Cover Manager

Essa Academy; Farnworth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free flu vaccinations

Free onsite parking

LGPS

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Essa Academy in Bolton is seeking a Cover Manager to oversee all elements of staff cover within the academy, coordinating with supply agencies to book, monitor and feedback on supply staff while supporting teaching staff.

The role requires managing student behaviour and supervising classes during teacher absence, aligning with safeguarding and professional development commitments.

Qualifications

• Oversee all elements of staff cover within the academy.
• Work with supply agencies to book, monitor and provide feedback on supply staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage student behaviour and supervise whole classes during teacher short-term absence.

Job description

Post: Cover Manager

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary Range: Grade 6, SCP 23-25, FTE salary £34,434.00 - £36,363.00, pro rata salary £30,422.00 - £32,127.00

Salary amounts quoted are from the 1 September to 31 August and therefore if you commence employment part way through the academic year they are subject to an equated salary adjustment

Working Type: Full Time - 37 hours, 39 working weeks, 45.942 paid weeks

Base: ESSA Academy, Lever Edge Lane, Bolton, BL3 3HH

Please note: the post holder will be engaging in regulated activity, working mainly or wholly with children. This position is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender’s act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Northern Education Trust (NET) is a charitable education Trust with a good track record for school improvement. The Trust sponsors 30 academies; 17 secondary and 13 primaries across the North of England in fourteen Local Authority regions.

Our successful candidate will oversee all elements of staff cover within the academy, working closely with supply agencies to book, monitor and provide feedback on supply staff used within the academy. They will work under the guidance of teaching staff and within an agreed system of supervision, to implement work programs with individuals/groups in or out of the classroom, managing student behaviour and supervising whole classes during teacher short term absence where required. More information can be found within the attached job description.

Northern Education Trust offers:

• The opportunity to work and progress across the family of schools, should you wish in the future;
• The chance to apply for leadership roles in the Deeps structure taking on a whole school leadership project;
• The support and expertise of Director of Subjects.
• A full and detailed programme of support and development for all;
• A further comprehensive programme of professional development, including leadership, provided through the NET Staff College.

Employee benefits

• Free flu vaccinations
• Free onsite parking
• High quality continuous professional development Occupational sick pay, maternity and paternity pay
• Access to the generous Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Employee Assistance Programme

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.

The Trust is committed to considering flexible working requests.

The Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. All posts are subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks. We expect all adults to share our commitment to safeguarding and the health and wellbeing of our pupils.

For more information, please contact Mark Field, Business Manager at [e-mail]

Closing date: Sunday 6th September 2026

Please note that we reserve the right to close early and appoint should sufficient suitable candidates apply prior to the closing date.

Supporting Documents

• Job Description
• Person Specification