School Cover & Timetable Coordinator

Dorset Council; Sturminster Newton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorset Council is seeking a proactive Cover Manager to plan and allocate daily cover for planned and unplanned staff absences in a UK school. You will coordinate and support the daily timetable for Cover Supervisors and supply staff, ensuring lesson plans are delivered effectively while maintaining good order.

The role runs Monday to Friday with core hours of 7.15am to 3.15pm, 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time plus inset days).

Qualifications

• Strong communication and time management skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel.
• Ability to plan and coordinate daily cover for staff absences.

Responsibilities

• Plan and allocate daily cover for planned and unplanned staff absences.
• Coordinate and support the daily timetable for Cover Supervisors and supply staff.
• Ensure delivery of agreed lesson plans and maintain good order in lessons.
• Liaise with Cover Supervisors and teachers to cover absences and update calendars.
• Book rooms and update the school calendar for meetings and events.

Skills

MS Office

Excel

Communication

Time management

Tools

Arbor

Job description

Dorset Council is seeking a proactive Cover Manager to plan and allocate daily cover for planned and unplanned staff absences in a UK school. You will coordinate and support the daily timetable for Cover Supervisors and supply staff, ensuring lesson plans are delivered effectively while maintaining good order.

The role runs Monday to Friday with core hours of 7.15am to 3.15pm, 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time plus inset days).