Cover Manager

Tradewind Recruitment; Daventry; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency specializing in education is seeking a Cover Manager in Daventry. This pivotal role involves ensuring lessons run smoothly during teacher absences by coordinating cover staff and providing support when necessary. Candidates should have excellent organisational skills and experience in cover supervision or school operations. The position offers competitive pay, ongoing training, and a supportive school environment. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting, apply to become an integral part of this thriving school community.

Benefits

Competitive pay

A highly supportive school environment

Ongoing training and progression

Guidance from a dedicated consultant

Qualifications

• Previous experience in cover supervision, timetabling, or school operations is preferred.
• Reliable and adaptable with strong classroom management skills.
• Ability to build rapport quickly and remain calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate staff absence information and arrange cover supervisors.
• Ensure every class has the support it needs during teacher absences.
• Provide cover support by delivering pre-prepared lesson material.

Skills

Strong organisation and admin skills

Experience with cover supervision or school scheduling

Confident classroom presence and behaviour management ability

Calm, solution-focused approach

Excellent communication with staff and agencies

Job description

Cover Manager - Daventry

Full-Time Immediate or Upcoming Start
Ideal for Candidates with Previous Cover or School Support Experience
Via Tradewind Recruitment

Tradewind Recruitment is working closely with a forward-thinking secondary school in Daventry to appoint an organised, confident, and proactive Cover Manager. This is a pivotal role within the school's daily operations, ensuring that lessons run smoothly and students continue to learn effectively whenever a teacher is absent. If you have previous experience in cover supervision, timetabling, or general school operations, this position offers an excellent step forward in your education career.

As Cover Manager, you will take ownership of the school's cover provision each day. This involves coordinating staff absence information, arranging cover supervisors or supply staff, and ensuring every class has the support it needs. You'll work closely with senior leaders, cover supervisors, and external agencies to maintain continuity of learning and keep the school day running efficiently. Accuracy, communication, and forward-thinking are essential, as your work directly impacts the quality of teaching students receive when their usual teacher is unavailable.

Beyond managing the daily cover rota, you will often be expected to step in and provide cover support yourself. This could involve delivering pre-prepared lesson material, maintaining behaviour expectations, and creating a positive environment for students to continue their studies. Your ability to build rapport quickly, remain calm under pressure, and uphold strong classroom routines will be key to your success in the role.

The school is looking for someone who is reliable, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where tasks can shift rapidly. While previous cover experience is preferred, you will also have access to training and ongoing support through Tradewind Recruitment to help refine your leadership and classroom management skills.

What We're Looking For:

• Strong organisation and admin skills
• Experience with cover supervision or school scheduling
• Confident classroom presence and behaviour management ability
• A calm, solution-focused approach
• Excellent communication when liaising with staff and agencies

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay
• A highly supportive school environment
• Ongoing training and progression with Tradewind Recruitment
• Guidance from a dedicated consultant

If you're eager to take on a varied and influential role where every day brings new challenges and opportunities, we encourage you to apply today and become an essential part of a thriving Daventry school community.