Attendance and Cover Manager

Unique School Solutions; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Attendance and Cover Manager to ensure the smooth operation of staff absence cover in a vibrant secondary school. This permanent role offers an exciting opportunity to work closely with teachers and senior leadership, ensuring that all cover arrangements are efficient and cost-effective. If you possess strong administrative skills, the ability to work under pressure, and a passion for supporting educational environments, this could be the perfect role for you. Join a dedicated team and make a significant impact on the school's operations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in administration and organisational roles.
• Ability to manage staff absence cover efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate cover supervision to meet school needs.
• Maintain accurate records of staff absence.

Skills

Strong administration and organisational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Computer literacy

Knowledge of SIMS

Tools

SIMS

Job description

Location:

Barnsley, South Yorkshire

Salary:

£29,572.00 - £30,559.00 (FTE, salary to be pro-rata)

Contract Type:

Permanent Position

Start Date:

ASAP

Role Overview:

Unique School Solutions is recruiting on behalf of a secondary school in Barnsley to appoint an Attendance and Cover Manager on a permanent contract, starting as soon as possible.

Essential Skills:

1. Strong administration and organisational skills
2. Ability to work under pressure and develop arrangements for staff absence cover efficiently and cost-effectively
3. Computer literacy
4. Knowledge of relevant computer systems, including SIMS

Responsibilities:

1. Coordinate the smooth operation of cover supervision to meet the school's needs regarding staff absence
2. Liaise with teachers about cover work requirements under the guidance of SLT and/or teachers
3. Maintain accurate records of staff absence and provide daily reports to SLT
4. Provide reports on long-term cover to SLT
5. Coordinate the work of cover supervisors and build relationships with supply agencies

This role is a permanent position. Unique School Solutions acts as an employment agency for this vacancy.

Important Notice:

The post involves working mainly or wholly with children and is a regulated activity. The position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must not be barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.