Dynamic School Cover & Staffing Coordinator

The Kingston Academy; East Clandon; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pay scales

October Half Term break

Cycle to Work scheme

Professional development sessions

Kingston University study advantage

Job summary

The Kingston Academy is seeking a proactive Cover Coordinator to join our support staff team. You will manage staff absences, coordinate teaching coverage and work closely with senior leaders to maintain smooth operations across the school.

Key responsibilities include producing schedules, liaising with external agencies, and ensuring compliance with data protection and health & safety policies while supporting wider school procedures and pupil outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in administration within an educational setting.
• Strong organisation and communication abilities.
• Proficiency with IT systems and school MIS platforms.
• Discretion and professionalism handling confidential information.
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate staff absence and daily cover arrangements to ensure teaching continuity.
• Produce and communicate cover schedules to staff.
• Identify staffing risks through the MIS and act on them.
• Be the first point of contact for cover-related matters.
• Liaise with senior leaders and external agencies to secure additional staffing.
• Provide wider administrative support and maintain records.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Stays calm under pressure

Administrative experience

IT systems proficiency

Tools

School MIS systems

Job description

The Kingston Academy is seeking a proactive Cover Coordinator to join our support staff team. You will manage staff absences, coordinate teaching coverage and work closely with senior leaders to maintain smooth operations across the school.

Key responsibilities include producing schedules, liaising with external agencies, and ensuring compliance with data protection and health & safety policies while supporting wider school procedures and pupil outcomes.