School Cover Manager

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

The successful applicant will be responsible for managing the day-to-day cover requirements across the school, ensuring lessons are appropriately staffed and cover arrangements are organised efficiently. You will work closely with senior leaders, teaching staff and external supply agencies to coordinate planned and unplanned staff absences. Applicants should possess excellent organisational and communication skills, be able to work under pressure, and have previous experience using SIMS, CMIS, ARBOR or BROMCOM.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive and dedicated school office team. The expected salary range for the role is 16 - 18 per hour, depending on experience.

Duties and 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

The Ideal Candidate Will

• Have previous experience working as a Cover Manager or within a school administration role
• Be highly organised, proactive and able to work under pressure
• Have excellent IT and administrative skills
• Demonstrate outstanding communication and problem-solving abilities
• Be able to build positive working relationships with school staff and external agencies
• Have experience using SIMS, CMIS, BROMCOM or ARBOR
• Be confident prioritising workloads in a fast-paced environment

What to Expect from Applicants

We are looking for applicants with previous experience working within a school office or managing cover arrangements. Experience using SIMS, CMIS, BROMCOM or ARBOR is essential.

Why work with Smile Education?

Smile Education are an agency with a difference. We are education specialists with a proven track record of supporting both experienced education professionals and those beginning their careers. We provide access to training and CPD opportunities and proudly work alongside a number of well-established schools and academy trusts across the local area. We are passionate about finding the right role for every candidate.

To be successful in your application, you should have experience in one or more of the following:

• School Cover Manager
• School office administration
• Staff cover coordination
• Using SIMS, CMIS, BROMCOM or ARBOR
• Availability to join the school immediately and commit to a long-term position

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited List, Barred List, DBS and qualification checks.