Cover Manager

The Methodist Church in Britain; Leighton Buzzard; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive induction programme

Access to Teaching School Hubs and Ind

CPD and development opportunities

Promotional opportunities

Refer a friend scheme

Generous pension schemes

Employee assistance programme

Employee of the month scheme

Job summary

Cedars Upper & Linslade School in Leighton Buzzard is seeking a Cover Manager to organise cover for absent teachers and lead a team of cover supervisors. The post is permanent and term-time only, offering 37 hours per week plus five training days, with visa sponsorship not available.

You will ensure continuity of learning for pupils when staff are away. The role involves standard supervisory duties, safeguarding responsibilities, and contributing to a supportive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Child protection screening appropriate to the post
• DBS check
• Checks with past employers

Responsibilities

• Organise cover for absent teachers
• Manage a team of cover supervisors
• Cover lessons in the absence of the class teacher
• Carry out a range of duties to enhance pupils' learning when teachers are absent

Job description

Cover manager post at Cedars Upper & Linslade School, which arranges lesson cover for absent teachers and supervises a team of cover supervisors. The post-holder also covers lessons in the class teacher's absence, so that pupils keep learning. The role is permanent and term-time only, with 37 hours a week plus five training days. Visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Organise cover for absent teachers
• Manage a team of cover supervisors
• Cover lessons in the absence of the class teacher
• Carry out a range of duties to enhance pupils' learning when teachers are absent

Checks & eligibility

• Child protection screening appropriate to the post
• DBS check
• Checks with past employers

Other

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

What’s offered

• Comprehensive induction programme
• Access to Teaching School Hubs and Initial Teacher Training
• CPD and development opportunities
• Promotional opportunities
• Refer a friend scheme
• Generous pension schemes
• Employee assistance programme
• Employee of the month scheme