Cover Manager

Creative Education Trust; England; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education trust in Great Yarmouth is looking for a passionate Cover Manager to ensure high-quality learning in the academy. The role involves leading a team and managing daily cover needs, ensuring that every student has the opportunity to thrive. The ideal candidate will have strong behaviour management skills and effective relationship building capabilities. This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive salary range.

Qualifications

• Proven knowledge and skill in implementing effective behaviour management strategies.
• Ability to remain constructive and composed under pressure.
• Strong ability to establish positive working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Maintain excellence across the academy.
• Manage daily cover needs proactively.
• Ensure every student thrives regardless of teacher's presence.

Skills

Behaviour Management

Relationship Building

Resilience

Education

GCSEs grade A–C (or equivalent), including Maths and English

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about consistent, high-quality learning? Join Caister Academy as our next Cover Manager, you’ll play a key role in maintaining excellence across the academy, ensuring that learning never stops and every student has the opportunity to thrive.

Job Title and Details

Job Title: Cover Manager

Location: Caister Academy, Windsor Road, Caister-on-Sea, Great Yarmouth Norfolk NR30 5LS

Salary: SC5, Point 18 – 22 £26,421 - £28,770 FTE (£23,032 to £25,080 Actual)

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: 37.5hrs per week, Term time + 1 week (39 weeks total), 7.45am to 4.00pm

Application Deadline: Sunday 28th September 2025

Interview Date: TBC

About You

Caister Academy is seeking an enthusiastic Cover Manager who is highly organised, calm under pressure, and committed to delivering consistent, high-quality education. You’ll be confident leading a team, proactive in managing daily cover needs, and passionate about ensuring every student thrives - regardless of who’s in the classroom. With a “can do” attitude and strong communication skills, you’ll play a key role in maintaining excellence across the academy.

Our Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Qualifications: GCSEs grade A–C (or equivalent), including Maths and English.
• Behaviour Management: Proven knowledge and skill in implementing an effective range of behaviour management strategies.
• Resilience: Ability to remain constructive and composed under pressure - essential for this role.
• Relationship Building: Strong ability to establish positive working relationships with both staff and students.

About The Support Team

The Cover Team at Caister Academy plays a vital role in maintaining consistent, high-quality education across the school. Led by the Cover Manager, the team ensures that every lesson is delivered effectively, even in the absence of the regular teacher. With a strong focus on organisation, behaviour management, and student wellbeing, the team works collaboratively to uphold the academy’s standards and support every learner to thrive.

About Our School

Curious about what makes Caister Academy special? We warmly invite you to explore our ethos and discover what it's like to be part of our community on our website.

Discover More About Our Trust

We encourage you to learn more about our trust's culture, the continuous professional development (CPD) opportunities we offer, and the benefits available to our colleagues. Visit our Trust website to explore these aspects in detail and see how we support our staff in their professional journey.

Ready to Join Us?

Submit your application directly through our website. We warmly welcome visits to our school, and if you'd like to arrange a visit or confidential conversation with the Line Manager, our friendly HR/Recruitment team is here to help. Reach out to us at [e-mail], and we'll be delighted to assist you.

Essential Information

Creative Education Trust (CET) is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people by keeping them safe, we expect all our colleagues to share in this responsibility.

All shortlisted candidates are subject to online checks prior to interview.

The CET Recruitment Policy follows the guidance set out by Keeping Children Safe in Education, where all offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, References and where appropriate a Prohibition from teaching search.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

CET is committed to developing, maintaining, and supporting an inclusive culture and environment for the benefit of its employees and the communities it serves.