Cover Manager

Nova Education Trust; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nova Perks

Salary sacrifice schemes

Health cash plan

Job summary

NUAST is seeking a Cover Manager for Nottingham University Academy of Science & Technology to coordinate and arrange staff cover and supervise students in class during absences. The role requires strong organisational and safeguarding awareness.

Responsibilities include deploying cover staff to support continuity of learning, delivering effective supervision, and safeguarding and promoting student wellbeing in line with school policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage daily cover arrangements
• Deliver effective classroom supervision and student support
• Safeguard and support student wellbeing

Job description

NUAST Permanent Vacancy Reference: 3QTMDZDR Closes Nov 16, 2026 at 09:00 AM

Description

Cover Manager

Location: Nottingham University Academy of Science & Technology

Contract: Permanent, full time, term time only

Closing Date: Monday 16th November 2026 at 9am

About us

Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology (NUAST) is a thriving STEM specialist academy where ambition, innovation and opportunity are at the heart of everyday learning. Through state-of-the-art facilities, exceptional industry and university partnerships, and a culture of high aspiration, NUAST offers colleagues the opportunity to inspire the next generation while developing their own careers in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

About the role

We are looking for a Cover Manager to undertake and arrange staff cover & supervise students in class during absences. Responsibilities include:

Coordinate and manage daily cover arrangements, including liaising with supply agencies, maintaining accurate records on Bromcom, ensuring appropriate pre-employment checks are in place, and deploying cover staff effectively to support continuity of learning.

Deliver effective classroom supervision and student support, overseeing learning activities in the absence of teaching staff, maintaining a positive learning environment, promoting expected behaviours, and supporting students through mentoring and pastoral guidance.

Safeguard and support student wellbeing, working proactively with staff, families, and external partners to ensure students are safe, engaged, and able to succeed, while responding appropriately to safeguarding, behavioural, and welfare concerns in line with school policies and procedures.

Applications close on Monday 16th November 2026 at 9am.

NUAST is part of Nova Education Trust, a growing family of schools united by shared values, high aspirations and a commitment to delivering the very best outcomes for children and young people. The Trust and school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with DfE requirements.

All colleagues have access to 'Nova Perks', an employee benefits system bringing a range of fantastic benefits including salary sacrifice schemes, and health cash plan, and instant discounts. Please see the attached job pack for more details on what we have to offer.

Documents

Supporting documents for this role

• Cover Manager Job Pack_Nov26.pdf 2.2 MB Download