Cover Manager

Perryfields Academy; Oldbury; Presencial; GBP 26.000 - 32.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Perryfields Academy in Oldbury is seeking a dedicated Cover Manager to lead the daily whole-school cover programme, ensuring educational continuity and high behavior standards. You will schedule cover, manage Cover Supervisors, and liaise with external supply agencies.

The role requires strong organizational, communications, and safeguarding commitments, with DBS enhanced checks and reliable, calm handling of pressure in a busy school environment.

Formación

• GCSE Grade C/4+ in English and Maths (or equivalent).
• Excellent organizational, administrative, and ICT skills.
• Ability to work flexibly and remain calm under pressure.
• Strong communication, discretion, and safeguarding commitment.

Responsabilidades

• Daily Cover Scheduling: Plan and distribute whole-school cover schedules using Arbor (MIS), managing both planned and short-notice absences.
• Agency & Onboarding Management: Coordinate with supply agencies, track spend, verify timesheets, and ensure safeguarding compliance and ICT access for temporary staff.
• Team Leadership: Line-manage, deploy, and support the Cover Supervisor team.
• Classroom Supervision: Supervise classes when required, deliver set work, manage behaviour, and complete registers.
• Whole-School Duties: Assist with break/lunch duties, assemblies, and general operational support.

Conocimientos

Organizational skills

Administrative skills

ICT skills

Educación

GCSE English and Maths (C/4+)

Level 3+ qualification in education or administration

Herramientas

Arbor MIS

Descripción del empleo

Cover Manager

Perryfields Academy, Oldbury, B68 0RG (Part of Broadleaf Partnership Trust)

Grade 3

Contract: 36.5 hrs/wk (Monday-Wednesday) Permanent, Term Time Only (39 wks/yr)

Reports to: Deputy Headteacher

Manages: Cover Supervisors

The Role

Perryfields Academy is seeking an organized and resilient Cover Manager to lead our daily whole-school cover programme. You will ensure educational continuity and maintain high behavior standards by scheduling daily cover, managing Cover Supervisors, and liaising with external supply agencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Daily Cover Scheduling: Plan and distribute whole-school cover schedules using Arbor (MIS), managing both planned and short-notice absences.
• Agency & Onboarding Management: Coordinate with supply agencies, track spend, verify timesheets, and ensure full safeguarding (KCSIE) compliance and ICT access for temporary staff.
• Team Leadership: Line-manage, deploy, and support the internal Cover Supervisor team.
• Classroom Supervision: Supervise classes when required, delivering set work, managing behavior, and completing registers.
• Whole-School Duties: Assist with break/lunch supervisory duties, assemblies, and general operational support.

Requirements

Essential:

• GCSE Grade C/4+ in English and Maths (or equivalent).
• Excellent organizational, administrative, and ICT skills.
• Ability to work flexibly and remain calm under pressure.
• Strong communication, discretion, and a clear commitment to safeguarding.

Desirable:

• Secondary school experience or background as a Cover Supervisor.
• Experience with Arbor (MIS), rota management, or agency bookings.
• Level 3+ qualification in education or administration.

Safeguarding

Perryfields Academy is committed to safeguarding children. The successful candidate will require an Enhanced DBS check with Barred List verification.

Perryfields Academy reserves the right to close this advert, short-list, and appoint a suitable candidate prior to the advertised closing date should a sufficient volume of applications be received. Applicants are therefore strongly advised to submit their completed application at the earliest opportunity, as the academy accepts no liability for applications unconsidered due to early closure.