Cover Manager

Wath Academy; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Wath Academy is seeking a diligent Cover Manager to coordinate staff absence and daily cover across the Academy. You will lead the Cover Supervision Team and coordinate supply staff to keep teaching and learning on track.

The role requires strong organisational and communication skills, resilience under pressure, and a commitment to safeguarding and high standards in a busy educational environment.

Qualifications

• Experience of managing and coordinating staff within a busy environment.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience leading a team and maintaining high standards.
• Proficient in using management information systems and keeping accurate records.
• Commitment to safeguarding and welfare of young people.
• Flexible, resilient and adaptable with initiative.
• Share the Academy's values and commitment to high-quality learning.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the coordination of staff absence and daily cover arrangements across the Academy.
• Manage and deploy the Cover Supervision Team, coordinating supply staff.
• Ensure cover arrangements minimise disruption to students' learning.
• Maintain accurate records and reporting using management information systems.

Skills

Staff management

Coordination

Organisation

Time management

Communication

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Safeguarding

Adaptability

Initiative

MIS usage

Tools

Management information systems

Job description

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.

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.