Cover Manager: Southwark School Operations Lead

senploy; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational support organisation is seeking a Cover Manager in Southwark to ensure effective lesson continuity and manage school cover provision. This full-time role requires a proactive individual with experience in cover supervision and school operations. Responsibilities include coordinating staff absences and providing classroom support. The ideal candidate will possess strong organisational skills, a confident presence in the classroom, and excellent communication abilities. The position offers competitive pay, a supportive environment, and opportunities for ongoing training and progression.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Highly supportive school environment

Ongoing training and progression with Remedy

Guidance from a dedicated consultant

Qualifications

• Previous cover supervision or school operations experience preferred.
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Calm under pressure and excellent behaviour management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate staff absence information and manage cover provision.
• Provide cover support and deliver pre-prepared lesson materials.
• Maintain classroom behaviour expectations and create a positive learning environment.

Skills

Strong organisation and admin skills

Experience with cover supervision or school scheduling

Confident classroom presence and behaviour management ability

A calm, solution-focused approach

Excellent communication when liaising with staff and agencies

Job description

A leading educational support organisation is seeking a Cover Manager in Southwark to ensure effective lesson continuity and manage school cover provision. This full-time role requires a proactive individual with experience in cover supervision and school operations. Responsibilities include coordinating staff absences and providing classroom support. The ideal candidate will possess strong organisational skills, a confident presence in the classroom, and excellent communication abilities. The position offers competitive pay, a supportive environment, and opportunities for ongoing training and progression.