Cover Manager

Enlighten Supply Pool; Slough; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is looking for a Cover Manager to oversee day-to-day lesson cover in a school. Responsibilities include planning coverage for absent teachers, supervising students, and managing behaviour. Candidates must hold the legal right to work in the UK and have prior experience in educational settings. This role offers competitive pay, with weekly payments and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Weekly pay via PAYE

Pension contributions

Refer a friend bonus

Dedicated consultant support

Qualifications

• Experience in arranging day-to-day cover in schools.
• Ability to cover lessons as required.
• Legal right to work in the UK and full DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Organise covering of lessons when teachers are absent.
• Supervise students in class and manage behaviour.
• Report back on student behaviours to staff.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Behaviour management

Team collaboration

Job description

About the job

Job Overview

Cover Manager - September 2025 Start

As a Cover Manager you will play a key role in the organisation of day-to-day cover at the School. You will be responsible for planning the cover of lessons and liaising with agencies to ensure all lessons where a teacher will be absent are covered. You will also be required to cover lessons yourself throughout the day. A Cover Manager will be expected to engage in activities as detailed below.

Key Responsibilities

• Play a lead role, working with staff such as the Director of Studies and Deputy Head Academic in organising the covering of lessons when School teachers are absent
• Take responsibility for covering classes and supervising students when teachers are absent
• Manage the behaviour of students
• Deal with any issues or accidents within School procedures
• Report back to other teaching staff the behaviours of students
• Support students' learning
• Work within a timeframe
• Communicate effectively and sensitively with teaching and support staff
• Support School administration as required
• Provide cover in the school as required, to include the main Reception.

About Enlighten Supply Pool:

Enlighten Supply Pool is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. We are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff

As a valued Cover Manager of Enlighten Supply Pool, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates are paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the PAYE system.
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers Regulations),
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

If you think you are a good fit for this Cover Manager position, apply today!

Candidates for this Cover Manager role must be able to provide legal right to work in the UK in order to apply for this role as well as a full DBS and CV and have previous experience in arranging day-to-day cover in schools as well as covering lessons.

Interviews for this Cover Manager role are currently being arranged.

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