Cover Manager - Flexible Hours, School Operations

Tradewind Recruitment

Potters Bar

On-site

GBP 26,000 - 34,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is partnering with a well-regarded secondary school near Potters Bar to appoint a Cover Manager. The role involves arranging internal cover, coordinating the day's timetable, and stepping in to cover lessons when required using teachers' pre-set work.

Expect a start around 6:30–7am, with on-site commencement by 7:30am. The successful candidate will be organised, personable, and comfortable working with staff across the school.

Qualifications

  • Experience in school administration or education settings is a plus.
  • Ability to manage timetables and cover arrangements.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • DBS check and references will be required.

Responsibilities

  • Arrange internal cover and coordinate the school's daily timetable.
  • Step in to cover lessons when needed using pre-set work.
  • Handle data entry and support the administration team.
  • Collaborate with teachers and senior leaders to maintain smooth operations.

Skills

Organisational skills
Administrative support
Data entry
Team coordination

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment is partnering with a well-regarded secondary school near Potters Bar to appoint a Cover Manager. The role involves arranging internal cover, coordinating the day's timetable, and stepping in to cover lessons when required using teachers' pre-set work.

Expect a start around 6:30–7am, with on-site commencement by 7:30am. The successful candidate will be organised, personable, and comfortable working with staff across the school.

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