Cover Manager

Northern Education Trust; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking on site

CPD (professional development)

Sick pay

Maternity and paternity pay

LGPS

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Northern Education Trust's Manor Academy seeks a proactive Cover Manager to oversee all aspects of staff cover, coordinating with agencies to ensure timely lesson coverage. You will lead a team of Cover Supervisors and work with teaching staff to support pupil progress, behaviour, and classroom management.

The role emphasizes administrative leadership, safeguarding, and a commitment to high professional standards with a structured development pathway through NET Staff College.

Qualifications

• Experience in school administration or equivalent
• Ability to lead a team and manage multiple tasks

Responsibilities

• Oversee all elements of staff cover within the academy
• Coordinate with supply agencies to book and monitor staff
• Lead a team of Cover Supervisors and support teaching staff
• Monitor lesson coverage using the MIS system and ensure smooth operation

Skills

Organisational skills

Leadership

Resilience

Communication

MIS systems

Tools

MIS system

Job description

Northern Education Trust (NET) is a charitable education Trust with a good track record for school improvement. The Trust sponsors 30 academies; 17 secondary and 13 primaries across the North of England in fourteen Local Authority regions. Manor Academy is committed to ensuring their students achieve the best outcomes that will improve their life chances. Teachers here are devoted to making sure that students leave school with the knowledge and understanding that will to set them up for life after school. With a good reputation within the community it serves, Manor Academy offers education, compassion, and hope to the young people it serves. We are seeking an organised, proactive, and resilient Cover Manager to oversee all elements of staff cover within the academy. This is a pivotal role that balances administrative leadership with direct student interaction. You will work closely with supply agencies to book and monitor staff, ensure seamless lesson coverage using our MIS system, and lead a dedicated team of Cover Supervisors. Additionally, you will work under the guidance of teaching staff to manage student behaviour and supervise whole classes during short-term teacher absences.

• The chance to apply for leadership roles in the Deeps structure taking on a whole school leadership project;
• The support and expertise of Director of Subjects.
• A full and detailed programme of support and development for all;
• A further comprehensive programme of professional development, including leadership, provided through the NET Staff College.

Employee benefits

• Free onsite parking
• High quality continuous professional development
• Occupational sick pay, maternity and paternity pay
• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Employee Assistance Programme (24/7)

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process. The Trust is committed to considering flexible working requests. The Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. All posts are subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks. We expect all adults to share our commitment to safeguarding and the health and wellbeing of our pupils.