Study Support Leader

The Bulmershe School, Reading, Berkshire, RG5 3EU

38 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  17 December 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  9 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £19,992.00 - £21,308.00 Annually (Actual)

Study Support Leader job summary

Make a direct impact on student achievement as a Study Support Leader at The Bulmershe School. We are seeking a organized, self-confident individual to supervise classes during short-term teacher absences, maintain classroom learning standards and support general school administration. Whether you are an experienced teacher, an aspiring educator or someone who loves working with young people, you will thrive in our vibrant, inclusive community backed by bespoke CPD, professional coaching and flexible working options.

Key Responsibilities:

• Classroom Supervision: Register attendance and lead pre-prepared lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, ensuring a calm, safe and purposeful working atmosphere.
• Behaviour Management: Apply whole-school behavior policies consistently, resolve disruptions promptly and support our academic culture of respect and responsibility.
• Administrative Support: Liaise with subject teachers, maintain cover resources, assist with department paperwork and support our school library.
• Whole School Contribution: Participate in examination invigilation, accompany staff on educational visits and assist with student supervision duties.

You must have GCSE English and Maths at Grade C or above, excellent communication skills and a confident, flexible approach to work. A degree, teaching experience or SIMS knowledge is highly desirable.

If you are an enthusiastic individual looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference to young people’s lives we would love to hear from you. Please take the time to look through our vacancy pack to find out more details about our school and this position. We look forward to receiving your application.

Why join The Bulmershe School

The Bulmershe School is a heavily oversubscribed school which sits at the heart of our community. We are a mixed Corvus Learning Trust Academy school of 1,500 students, who come from diverse backgrounds and cultures. We work closely with our parents, partners and feeder schools to achieve the best outcomes for all of our students.

We believe that The Bulmershe is a school where you can really make a difference. If you’d like to find out more about role, the school, or to talk to us about options for flexible working - call: 0118 935 3353 or email vbagley@bulmershe.wokingham.sch.uk to arrange to meet us for coffee and a chat.

The Bulmershe School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory employment references. Note: This job description is not your contract of employment or any part of it. It has been prepared only for the purpose of school organisation and may change either as your contract changes or as the organisation of the school is changed. Nothing will be changed without consultation.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About The Bulmershe School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1530 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: The Bulmershe School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-bulmershe-school-reading

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