Cover Manager

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; Leighton Buzzard; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction programme

Teaching hubs access

CPD opportunities

Refer a friend

Generous pension

Employee assistance

Employee of the month

Diverse workplace

Job summary

Coast and Vale Learning Trust is seeking a Cover Manager for Cedars Upper & Linslade School. The role involves organising cover for absent teachers, leading a team of cover supervisors, and occasionally covering lessons to maintain high learning standards.

Start date is October 2026 with a wage band of NJC L5 points 15-20 (£27,541 - £29,901). Closing date is 30th September 2026. The post is permanent and 37 hours per week during term time plus five training days.

Responsibilities

• Organise cover for absent teachers and manage a team of cover supervisors
• Cover lessons to ensure pupils have learning experiences when their teacher is absent
• Support Cedars Upper & Linslade School to maintain high teaching standards and pupil progress

Job description

Cover Manager

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week/ Term Time only + 5 Training days

Salary: NJC L5 points 15-20 £27,541 - £29,901

Start date: October 2026

Closing date: 12pm on Wednesday 30th September 2026

Location: Cedars Upper & Linslade School

At Cedars, we have a strong reputation as a popular and high-performing school. Our achievements were further highlighted by the excellent set of results our students attained in both GCSE and A-Level examinations in summer 2022. Building on these successes, we are determined to reach new heights and aspire for an outstanding status. A large number of our sixth form students move onto Russell group Universities where they continue to flourish.

Currently, we are seeking an exceptional cover manager to join our schools. The role of the Cover Manager is to provide a range of duties to enhance the learning experiences of the pupils in the absence of the class teacher. It includes organising cover for absent teachers and managing a team of cover supervisors. In addition, you will be covering lessons to ensure students have the highest possible level of learning experiences when their teacher is absent.

Come and be a part of our extraordinary team at Cedars Upper & Linslade School, where positivity, growth, and achievement flourish.

If you wish to discuss the post further, please contact Leanne Ringsell, HR Officer, for an informal discussion or to arrange a tour via [e-mail].

As a trust committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, we expect all staff members to share this commitment. Consequently, applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

CVs will not be accepted for any posts based in the school.

Visit our website: www.cedarsupper.org.uk

https://www.linslademiddle.beds.sch.uk/

Follow us on Twitter: @Cedars_Upper @linsladeSchool

We offer a range of employee benefits:

• A comprehensive induction programme and a supportive working environment including access to Teaching School Hubs and Initial Teacher Training
• Exceptional CPD and development / promotional opportunities
• Refer a friend scheme
• Generous pension schemes
• Employee assistance programme
• Employee of the month scheme
• Diverse workplace