Dynamic School Cover Coordinator — SIMS/CMIS Expert

Smile Education Recruitment; Astwood Bank; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Smile Education are currently recruiting for a school experienced Cover Manager to start immediately at a welcoming Secondary School in Redditch.

You will manage the day-to-day cover requirements across the school, coordinating planned and unplanned staff absences and working with senior leaders, teaching staff and external supply agencies.

The ideal candidate will have experience using SIMS, CMIS, ARBOR or BROMCOM and demonstrate excellent organisational and communication skills under pressure.

Qualifications

• Experience as Cover Manager or school administration
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Excellent IT and administrative skills

Responsibilities

• Manage daily cover timetable for teaching and support staff
• Coordinate cover for planned and emergency absences
• Liaise with supply agencies to arrange external cover when required
• Maintain accurate staff absence and cover records
• Update staffing information in SIMS/CMIS/ARBOR/BROMCOM
• Produce daily cover sheets and distribute to staff
• Support senior leaders with reports on absence and cover
• Provide administrative support within the school office as needed
• Communicate professionally with staff, visitors and external agencies
• Ensure smooth running of the school day

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Problem solving

IT literacy

Tools

SIMS

CMIS

ARBOR

BROMCOM

Job description

Smile Education are currently recruiting for a school experienced Cover Manager to start immediately at a welcoming Secondary School in Redditch.

You will manage the day-to-day cover requirements across the school, coordinating planned and unplanned staff absences and working with senior leaders, teaching staff and external supply agencies.

The ideal candidate will have experience using SIMS, CMIS, ARBOR or BROMCOM and demonstrate excellent organisational and communication skills under pressure.