School Cover Manager

Tradewind Recruitment; Potters Bar; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is partnering with a well-regarded secondary school near Potters Bar to appoint a Cover Manager. The role involves arranging internal cover, coordinating the day's timetable, and stepping in to cover lessons when required using teachers' pre-set work.

Expect a start around 6:30–7am, with on-site commencement by 7:30am. The successful candidate will be organised, personable, and comfortable working with staff across the school.

Qualifications

• Experience in school administration or education settings is a plus.
• Ability to manage timetables and cover arrangements.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• DBS check and references will be required.

Responsibilities

• Arrange internal cover and coordinate the school's daily timetable.
• Step in to cover lessons when needed using pre-set work.
• Handle data entry and support the administration team.
• Collaborate with teachers and senior leaders to maintain smooth operations.

Skills

Organisational skills

Administrative support

Data entry

Team coordination

Job description

Cover Manager - Secondary School near Potters Bar

Could you be the organised, calm presence a busy secondary school needs to keep each day running smoothly? Whether you're an experienced Cover Supervisor or School Administrator ready for your next step, a recent graduate exploring a route into education, or simply looking to move into a school-based career, this could be the opportunity for you.

Tradewind Secondary is partnering with a well-regarded, close-knit secondary school to appoint a Cover Manager to their administration team, starting in September.

This is a genuinely important role at the heart of the school's daily operations. You'll be responsible for arranging internal cover, coordinating the day's timetable, and stepping in to cover lessons yourself when needed, using teachers' pre-set work. The school offers some flexibility around hours, though you should expect to be available from around 6:30-7am to organise cover, with an on-site start by 7:30am.

We're looking for someone organised, personable, and comfortable working closely with staff across the school - from teachers to senior leaders.

Based near Potters Bar, this is a friendly, inclusive school where staff feel valued and well-supported by both leadership and pupils. Day-to-day, the role includes a fair amount of data entry alongside team coordination, and you'll be mentored by a highly experienced line manager who provides thorough training and ongoing support.

We welcome applications from:

• Graduates seeking their first step into an education career
• Career changers considering a move into school life
• Cover Supervisors or supply staff wanting more stability and a clear next move

The school belongs to a wider trust known for investing in staff development - so if you're hoping to move toward teacher training or other progression down the line, you'll have full backing to get there.

This is a full-time, permanent position offering a competitive salary. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.