Cover Manager

Place Partnership - A Multi-Academy Trust; Wath upon Dearne; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Wath Academy is seeking to appoint an organised, proactive Cover Manager to oversee the coordination of staff absence and daily cover across the Academy. The successful candidate will manage the Cover Supervision Team, deploy supply staff, and ensure cover is in place to minimise disruption to students' learning.

We require strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills, with an ability to work under pressure and build positive relationships with colleagues and external

Qualifications

• Experience in managing and coordinating staff or resources in a busy environment, ideally education.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with prioritisation abilities.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making under pressure and communication skills.
• Proven ability to lead a team and maintain accurate records with attention to detail.
• Commitment to safeguarding and welfare of students.

Responsibilities

• Oversee coordination of staff absence and daily cover across the Academy.
• Manage and deploy the Cover Supervision Team and coordinate supply staff.
• Ensure appropriate cover arrangements are in place to minimise disruption to learning.
• Maintain effective relationships with colleagues, external agencies and stakeholders.

Skills

Staff management

Organisation

Communication

Problem solving

Team leadership

MIS experience

Safeguarding knowledge

Job description

Location: Wath Academy

Salary: Band G

Contract: 37hrs per week, Term Time Only + 2 Inset Days, Permanent

Salary: £33,119 - £35,570 FTE

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. 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

• 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.

Closing Date

Friday 13 November 2026 at 9:00am

Interviews are expected to take place

W/C 16 November 2026

Place Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and checks of the relevant barred list / prohibition lists. Place Partnership is committed to providing a culture of inclusion, respect and equity of opportunity that attracts, supports, and retains high quality colleagues from all backgrounds and across all job roles. Candidates will always be shortlisted based on the content of application against the job description and essential criteria without access to the personal details information.