School Operations & Cover Coordinator

Maiden Erlegh Trust; Reading; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

River Academy in Reading is seeking a Cover & Administration Officer to coordinate daily staff cover and provide high-quality admin support across staff, students, parents and visitors. You will ensure accurate absence and payroll data in EveryHR and other MIS, while assisting attendance and operational processes.

This role requires excellent organisational and IT skills, the ability to prioritise under pressure, and a commitment to safeguarding and outstanding customer service within a busy

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative, office or customer-facing environments.
• Ability to coordinate cover and attendance records accurately.
• Strong IT and MS Office proficiency and data handling confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily staff cover and attendance processes.
• Allocate cover staff, supply colleagues and external supply teachers.
• Maintain absence, cover and payroll information in EveryHR and MIS.
• Provide front-facing admin support to staff, students, parents and visitors.
• Support safeguarding, health and safety and related risk assessments.

Skills

Excellent admin skills

Strong IT skills

Microsoft Office

Ability to prioritise and stay calm

Customer-facing experience

Relationship building

Confidentiality and discretion

safeguarding awareness

Tools

EveryHR

Other MIS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

River Academy in Reading is seeking a Cover & Administration Officer to coordinate daily staff cover and provide high-quality admin support across staff, students, parents and visitors. You will ensure accurate absence and payroll data in EveryHR and other MIS, while assisting attendance and operational processes.

This role requires excellent organisational and IT skills, the ability to prioritise under pressure, and a commitment to safeguarding and outstanding customer service within a busy