Cover Supervisor And Timetable Manager - December Cover!

Reed; Bath; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Bath seeks a Cover and Timetable Manager to ensure smooth school operations. You will manage the entire timetable while integrating daily cover for staff absences. Key qualifications include strong organisational skills, experience in complex scheduling, and a minimum of five GCSEs including English and Maths. The role offers a chance to impact the educational experience significantly.

Benefits

Supportive team

Make a difference in education

Valuable experience in education operations

Qualifications

• Minimum of five GCSEs (Grade C or above) including English and Maths.
• Strong organisational and time management skills; calm and decisive under pressure.
• Experience in complex scheduling and coordination.
• Confident user of MIS systems and office applications with exceptional accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills and a solutions-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain the whole-school timetable.
• Coordinate daily cover for staff absences.
• Manage complex scheduling processes.
• Oversee exam invigilation rotas.
• Provide timetable analytics and scenario modelling.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Experience in complex scheduling

Education

Five GCSEs (Grade C or above) including English and Maths

Tools

MIS systems like Arbor, Bromcom, Edval, TimeTabler, or Nova-T6

Job description

Cover and Timetable Manager – Make a Real Impact in Education!

Location: Bath
Start Date: December
Contract: Full-time, Temporary (Ongoing)
Salary: Competitive, Based on Experience

Are you a natural organiser with a passion for education? Do you thrive under pressure and love solving complex scheduling puzzles? If so, this is your chance to play a key role in the smooth running of a vibrant school community!

Why You’ll Love This Role

As Cover and Timetable Manager, you’ll be the backbone of school operations, ensuring everything runs like clockwork. Your work will directly impact staff, students, and the overall learning experience.

Your day-to-day will include:

• Building and maintaining the whole-school timetable, including in-year adjustments.
• Coordinating daily cover for staff absences and integrating it seamlessly into the live timetable.
• Managing complex scheduling processes and delivering accurate plans under tight deadlines.
• Leading options/choices processes and converting outputs into timetable blocks.
• Overseeing exam invigilation rotas and supporting related processes.
• Providing timetable analytics and scenario modelling for leadership teams.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum of five GCSEs (Grade C or above) including English and Maths.
• Strong organisational and time management skills; calm and decisive under pressure.
• Experience in complex scheduling and coordination.
• Confident user of MIS systems and office applications with exceptional accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills and a solutions-focused approach.
• Understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality requirements.

Desirable:

• Familiarity with MIS systems like Arbor, Bromcom, Edval, TimeTabler, or Nova-T6.
• Knowledge of exam invigilation processes and rota planning.
• Experience in line management and stakeholder engagement.
• Awareness of budget management and procurement.

What’s in It for You?

• Be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team.
• Make a tangible difference in the daily life of a school.
• Gain valuable experience in education operations and leadership support.

Safeguarding Statement:

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Ready to take the next step?

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