Cover Manager

Wath Academy; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Wath Academy, in England, is seeking an organised, proactive Cover Manager to coordinate staff absence and daily cover across the Academy. You will lead the Cover Supervision Team, deploy supply staff and ensure effective cover arrangements to minimise disruption to learning, including delivering cover lessons when required.

The successful candidate will have excellent organisational, communication and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to work under pressure, adapt to changing priorities

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating staff or resources in a busy environment.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with management information systems and keeping accurate records.
• Commitment to safeguarding and confidentiality.
• Flexible, resilient, and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Oversee coordination of staff absence and daily cover arrangements.
• Manage and deploy the Cover Supervision Team.
• Coordinate supply staff and arrange cover to minimise disruption to students' learning.
• Deliver cover lessons.
• Ensure smooth day-to-day operation of the Academy.

Skills

Staff management

Organisational skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Safeguarding

Time management

Job description

Wath Academy Permanent Closes Nov 13, 2026 at 09:00 AM

Description

Location: Wath Academy
Salary: Band G
Contract: 37hrs per week, Term Time Only + 2 Inset Days, Permanent

Actual Salary: £28,391.00
Start date: As soon as possible

About the Role

Wath Academy is seeking to appoint an organised, proactive and highly motivated Cover Manager to oversee the effective coordination of staff absence and daily cover arrangements across the Academy.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the Academy, managing and deploying the Cover Supervision Team, coordinating supply staff and ensuring that appropriate cover arrangements are in place to minimise disruption to students' learning. There will be an expectation that the Cover Manager will deliver cover lessons also.

We are looking for an individual with excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills, who can work effectively under pressure, respond confidently to changing priorities and build positive working relationships with colleagues at all levels.

Wath Academy already has a strong team of professionals delivering high-quality learning in and out of the classroom who work together to achieve our Trust Vision - Create a Multi Academy Trust where every child, colleague and community feels a strong sense of belonging, pride and purpose. We strive to build an education system that delivers excellent outcomes and creates a lasting, positive impact on the communities we serve.

About You

The successful candidate will…

Have experience of managing and coordinating staff or resources within a busy working environment, ideally within an educational setting.

Demonstrate excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands and respond effectively to changing circumstances.

Be a confident and proactive problem-solver, able to make sound decisions under pressure to ensure the smooth running of the Academy.

Have strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships with colleagues, external agencies and other stakeholders.

Have experience of leading and motivating a team, promoting high standards of performance and professionalism.

Be confident using management information systems and maintaining accurate records, with excellent attention to detail.

Demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding, confidentiality and the welfare of young people.

Be flexible, resilient and adaptable, with a positive attitude, strong work ethic and a willingness to take initiative.

Share the Academy's values and commitment to providing a high-quality learning environment where all students can achieve their potential.

Further Information

Visits are warmly welcomed and can be arranged. For further details regarding this opportunity, for an informal discussion regarding the role or to arrange a visit, please do not hesitate to contact Mrs Beth Hawke, PA to Principal at [e-mail]

Closing Date: Friday 13 November 2026 at 9:00am

Interviews are expected to take place: W/C 16 November 2026

We invest in our people through extensive professional learning and development opportunities, and we recognise that our people are our greatest strength. As such, we offer a comprehensive suite of benefits as part of our commitment to wellbeing and professional growth. Here are a few examples of employee benefits that focus on our employees Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing:

Membership to either the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme

Technology scheme via SmartTech*

Access to an extensive discounts platform via ‘Place Plus’

Access to an industry leading Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner through Corporate Paid Healthcare Cash Plans

Access to health and wellbeing services, with the ability to claim money back for essential healthcare such as prescriptions, optical and dental care through Corporate Paid Healthcare Cash Plans.

Cycle to Work Scheme*

Free, on-site parking at every site

Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings

*restrictions apply

Documents

Supporting documents for this role

• Cover Manager Recruitment Pack.pdf 4.1 MB Download