Cover Manager

North East Combined Authority; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 34,434 - 36,363; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression across NET schools

Leadership development opportunities

NET Staff College programme

Job summary

Northern Education Trust's Manor Academy in Hartlepool is seeking a proactive Cover Manager to oversee all elements of staff cover. You will work with supply agencies, book and monitor staff, and ensure seamless lesson coverage using our MIS system.

The role is permanent, full-time (37 hours per week, 39 weeks). A commitment to safeguarding children and the ability to lead a team of Cover Supervisors are essential.

Qualifications

• Oversee all elements of staff cover within the academy.
• Coordinate with supply agencies to book and monitor staff.
• Ensure seamless lesson coverage using the MIS system.
• Support teaching staff to manage student behaviour during absences.

Responsibilities

• Book and monitor staff cover with accuracy.
• Lead a team of Cover Supervisors.
• Supervise whole classes during short-term teacher absences.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to maintain learning continuity.

Job description

Post: Cover Manager

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary Range: Grade 6, SCP 23 – SCP 25 (£34,434 - £36,363 FTE) (£30,422 - £32,127 pro rata)

Salary amounts quoted are from the 1 September to 31 August and therefore if you commence employment part way through the academic year they are subject to an equated salary adjustment

Working Type: Full Time (37 hours per week, 39 working weeks, 45.942 paid weeks)

Base: Manor Academy, Owton Manor Lane, Hartlepool, TS25 3PS

Please note: the post holder will be engaging in regulated activity, working mainly or wholly with children. This position is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender’s act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

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.

Northern Education Trust offers:

• The opportunity to work and progress across the family of schools, should you wish in the future;
• 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

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, 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.

For more information, please contact Sarah Stacey, Business Manager, at [e-mail]

Closing date: noon on Friday 21st August 2026