Cover And Timetable Manager - Temporary, December Start

Reed; Bath; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Bath is seeking a Cover and Timetable Manager to ensure smooth school operations. Responsibilities include maintaining the school timetable, coordinating cover for staff absences, and managing scheduling processes. The ideal candidate will have strong organisational skills, relevant qualifications, and experience in scheduling within an educational environment. This full-time, temporary position offers a competitive salary depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Must have at least five GCSEs (C or above) including English and Maths.
• Strong organisational and time management skills required.
• Experience in complex scheduling and coordination.
• Confident user of MIS systems with high accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Construct and maintain whole-school timetable.
• Coordinate daily cover arrangements for staff absence.
• Manage complex scheduling processes and produce accurate plans.
• Oversee exam invigilation rotas and support related processes.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Experience in complex scheduling

Education

Minimum of five GCSEs including English and Maths

Tools

MIS systems

Office applications

Job description

Cover and Timetable Manager

Location: Bath Contract: Full-time, temporary (ongoing) - December start date Salary: Competitive, based on experience

Are you highly organised, detail-oriented, and passionate about supporting education? We are seeking a Cover and Timetable Manager to join our dynamic team and play a vital role in ensuring the smooth running of our school operations.

About the Role

As Cover and Timetable Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Constructing and maintaining the whole-school timetable, including in-year adjustments.
• Coordinating daily cover arrangements for staff absence, integrating cover seamlessly with the live timetable.
• Managing complex scheduling processes and producing accurate plans under tight deadlines.
• Leading options/choices processes and converting outputs into timetable blocks.
• Overseeing exam invigilation rotas and supporting related processes.
• Providing timetable analytics and scenario modelling for leadership teams.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Minimum of five GCSEs (Grade C or above) including English and Maths.
• Strong organisational and time management skills; calm and decisive under pressure.
• Demonstrable experience in complex scheduling and coordination.
• Confident user of MIS systems and office applications with high accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills with a courteous, solutions-focused approach.
• Understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality requirements.

Desirable

• Experience with school MIS systems such as Arbor, Bromcom, Edval, TimeTabler, or Nova-T6.
• Knowledge of exam invigilation processes and rota planning.
• Proven experience in line management and stakeholder engagement.
• Awareness of budget management and value-for-money procurement.

Personal Attributes

• Highly organised, proactive, and student-focused.
• Calm and decisive during peak periods.
• Supportive of the Christian ethos and willing to contribute to the wider life of the school.

Safeguarding Statement: We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

How to Apply: Please click the 'Apply Now' button to forward us your most recent CV and a consultant will be in touch!