School Cover & Attendance Coordinator

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

Job summary

Smile Education are recruiting a school experienced Cover Manager to start immediately at a welcoming Secondary School in Redditch. The role oversees day-to-day cover staffing and coordinates planned and unforeseen absences.

You'll work with senior leaders, teaching staff and external supply agencies, ensuring efficient arrangements and accurate staffing records, using SIMS, CMIS, ARBOR or BROMCOM. The position offers an immediate start and a long-term commitment.

Qualifications

• Experience as Cover Manager or school administration.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Experience using SIMS, CMIS, ARBOR or BROMCOM.
• Immediate start and long-term commitment.

Responsibilities

• Managing the daily cover timetable for teaching and support staff.
• Coordinating cover for planned and emergency staff absences.
• Liaising with supply agencies to arrange external cover when required.
• Maintaining accurate staff absence and cover records.
• Using SIMS, CMIS, BROMCOM or ARBOR to update staffing information.
• Producing daily cover sheets and distributing them to staff.
• Supporting senior leaders with reports relating to staff absence and cover.
• Providing administrative support within the school office when required.
• Communicating professionally with staff, visitors and external agencies.
• Working efficiently to ensure the smooth running of the school day.

Skills

Organised

Proactive

IT skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Work under pressure

Tools

SIMS

CMIS

ARBOR

BROMCOM

Job description

Smile Education are recruiting a school experienced Cover Manager to start immediately at a welcoming Secondary School in Redditch. The role oversees day-to-day cover staffing and coordinates planned and unforeseen absences.

You'll work with senior leaders, teaching staff and external supply agencies, ensuring efficient arrangements and accurate staffing records, using SIMS, CMIS, ARBOR or BROMCOM. The position offers an immediate start and a long-term commitment.