Cover and supply administrator

Teaching Vacancies; Truro; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Flexible working options

Job summary

Teaching Vacancies is seeking a Cover & Supply Administrator to ensure smooth day-to-day school operations. The role combines coordinating staff cover with general administrative support, requiring organisation and discretion. Full training will be provided.

The successful candidate will work independently and in a team, handling confidential information and safeguarding requirements, with opportunities for professional development in a welcoming school community.

Qualifications

• Organised, proactive approach
• Strong administrative and word-processing skills
• Understanding of confidentiality and safeguarding

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily staff cover and liaise with supply agencies
• Support attendance and pupil records administration
• Assist with reception duties and provide clerical support to the school team

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking an organised, proactive and professional Cover & Supply Administrator to play a vital role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the school. Full training will be given.

This is a varied and rewarding role combining responsibility for staff cover arrangements with general administrative support. The successful candidate will coordinate daily staff cover, liaise with supply agencies, support attendance and pupil records administration, assist with reception duties and provide high-quality clerical support to the wider school team.

The successful candidate will be able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team, have a positive, can-do attitude and strong organisational and word-processing skills,

An understanding of confidentiality, safeguarding and a genuine enjoyment of working in a school environment are essential. In return, we offer a supportive and welcoming school community, with opportunities for professional development, a varied and rewarding role at the heart of school life, and the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of students, staff and families. Full training given.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Early application is therefore encouraged.

What the school offers its staff

• A collaborative, supportive team with a passion for teaching and facilitating progress
• Opportunities to discuss flexible working
• CPD: A culture based on the best evidence-informed teacher development, to help you be be the best you can be
• Staff wellbeing: Champions and mental health first aiders are on site. We have regular staff events and an active staff voice.
• Free parking
• Use of school gym equipment out of school hours

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our young people and we expect staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and on-line check is required for this post.