Cover & General Administrator

River Academy; Normanton on Trent; Hybride; GBP 21 000 - 32 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Pension Scheme

Annual Leave

ME Day

Professional Development

Hybrid Working

Perkbox

Wellbeing and Health

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aid Support

Recognition and Community

Employee Referral Scheme

Résumé du poste

River Academy is seeking a dedicated Cover & Administration Officer to support daily school operations and staff coverage. You will coordinate cover for absent staff, maintain systems and records, and provide high-quality administrative support to staff, students, parents and visitors.

As a Disability Confident employer, the school aims to ensure accessible opportunities. If you need adjustments during the application process, please contact the People Team at the provided email or phone number.

Qualifications

• Excellent administrative and organisational skills.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience in administrative, office or customer-facing environments.
• Ability to handle confidential information appropriately.

Responsabilités

• Coordinate staff cover and absence management.
• Maintain accurate attendance, absence, and payroll information in HR systems.
• Produce reports and support attendance processes.
• Liaise with external agencies and visitors.
• Manage room bookings and wider administration tasks.
• Ensure safeguarding and health and safety requirements.

Connaissances

Administrative skills

Microsoft Office

IT skills

Customer-facing experience

Outils

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

We are seeking a Cover & Administration Officer to join our dedicated team at River Academy. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the day-to-day operation of the school, coordinating staff cover arrangements while providing high-quality administrative support to staff, students, parents and visitors.

As our Cover & Administration Officer, you will be responsible for ensuring the effective coordination of daily cover arrangements, maintaining accurate records and systems, supporting attendance and operational processes, and providing a welcoming and professional front-facing service.

No two days are the same. One moment you could be arranging cover for absent staff, the next supporting attendance processes, producing reports, liaising with external agencies, or welcoming visitors to the school. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys managing a varied workload.

As a Disability Confident employer, we want to ensure everyone can perform at their best when applying to work with us. If you need any support with your application or adjustments during the selection process, please contact our People Team by emailing [e-mail] or calling 0118 929 6020.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure continuity of teaching and learning by coordinating appropriate cover arrangements
• for absent classroom-based colleagues.
• Allocate cover supervisors, teaching colleagues, internal supply colleagues and external
• supply teachers effectively.
• Maintain accurate absence, cover and payroll information within EveryHR and other
• management information systems.
• Monitor agency expenditure and work with relevant colleagues to limit costs wherever
• possible.
• Support compliance with the staff attendance policy through accurate reporting and follow-up
• administration.
• Manage room bookings and provide wider administrative and human resources support.
• Ensure safeguarding, health and safety and risk assessment requirements are followed.

The Ideal Candidate

• Has excellent administrative and organisational skills.
• Can prioritise effectively and work calmly under pressure.
• Has strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Is able to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Has experience working in an administrative, office or customer-facing environment.
• Can build positive relationships with staff, students, parents and external partners.
• Is committed to providing outstanding customer service.
• Shares our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

About the School

River Academy is a purpose-built secondary school serving the growing need for school places in the Reading area. Located on Richfield Avenue, the site includes specialist teaching facilities across the curriculum, including a hall, activity studio, learning resource centre, drama studio and sports studio.

The school has high expectations for all students, with a clear focus on academic excellence and participation. When fully open, River Academy will serve students of all abilities and backgrounds, alongside an additional resource base for students with moderate learning difficulties.

About Maiden Erlegh Trust

Maiden Erlegh Trust is a growing community of schools across Berkshire and Oxfordshire, working together to deliver the best possible education for every child and young person. With around 750 staff and 4,500 students across nine schools, including primary, secondary, special and alternative provision, we are proud of the diversity that shapes our expertise.

We Aim High, Be Inclusive and Work Together. These values drive our focus on high-quality education for all through collaboration, inclusion and continuous improvement.

Benefit of Working with Maiden Erlegh Trust

• Pension Scheme - Generous employer contributions through the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme
• Annual Leave - Generous entitlement, increasing with length of service
• ME Day - One additional day’s leave each year for a significant personal event
• Professional Development - Extensive CPD through the Maiden Erlegh Institute, annual Trust Conference and apprenticeship opportunities
• Hybrid Working - Flexible working arrangements for eligible roles
• Perkbox - Discounts, wellbeing resources and monthly perk points
• Wellbeing and Health - Free flu vaccinations and eye tests (where eligible)
• Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 support and discount schemes
• Mental Health First Aid Support
• Recognition and Community - Celebrating achievements and milestones across #TeamMET
• Employee Referral Scheme

Working for our Trust means contributing to something larger by supporting the education and life chances of children and young people every day.

Maiden Erlegh Trust is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and all other relevant pre-employment checks.