Cover Manager

Academics Ltd; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics Ltd in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, is seeking a well-organised Cover Manager to coordinate daily cover for planned and unplanned absences. You will work with senior leaders, teaching staff and cover supervisors to respond to changing staffing needs and keep the school running smoothly.

The ideal candidate will have strong organisational and time-management skills, excellent communication, and good IT abilities.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities.
• Good IT skills and attention to detail.
• Previous school, cover management or timetabling experience (desirable).
• Commitment to safeguarding and student welfare.
• The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced DBS check and references.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily staff cover and manage last-minute absences.
• Allocate cover supervisors and update rotas and timetables.
• Liaise with teaching staff, support staff and senior leaders.
• Ensure appropriate lesson resources and instructions are available.
• Maintain accurate absence and cover records.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Strong communication

Problem solving

Work under pressure

IT skills

Attention to detail

Safeguarding

Job description

Cover Manager

Location: Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Contract: Full-time, permanent

About the Role

We are seeking an organised, proactive and reliable Cover Manager to join a secondary school in Hemel Hempstead.

You will be responsible for coordinating daily cover arrangements for planned and unplanned staff absences, ensuring lessons are covered effectively and the school runs smoothly. You will work closely with the senior leadership team, teaching staff and cover supervisors to manage changing staffing needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily staff cover and manage last-minute absences.
• Allocate cover supervisors and update daily rotas and timetables.
• Liaise with teaching staff, support staff and senior leaders.
• Ensure appropriate lesson resources and instructions are available.
• Maintain accurate absence and cover records.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will have:

• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
• The ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities.
• Good IT skills and attention to detail.
• Previous school, cover management or timetabling experience (desirable).
• A commitment to safeguarding and student welfare.

The successful candidate will be subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and references.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.