Specialist Cover Coordinator

Willow Dene School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Willow Dene School in Plumstead is seeking a Specialist Cover Coordinator to organise and deploy staff cover for planned and unplanned absences, ensuring continuity of learning across two sites for ages 2–19.

The role involves safeguarding commitments, induction/training, and a probationary period with medical clearance. DBS checks are required as part of safeguarding and the role is Grade 5, SCP 12.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating and managing staff cover to ensure learning continuity.
• Ability to work within school safeguarding policies and DBS checks.
• Willingness to undergo induction programmes and training.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deploy cover for planned and unplanned staff absences.
• Minimise disruption to pupils' learning and maintain continuity of provision.
• Work within the school’s procedures to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

Job description

Willow Dene is a large special school in Plumstead for children aged 2-19 across two sites. We are a forward thinking and innovative school that is committed to providing an outstanding education for children with a wide range of learning needs. Willow Dene forms part of the exciting Compass Eko Trust that work at one to achieve the very best for all children and communities. We aim to inspire all children to engage confidently with the world and develop the knowledge and skills from across the curriculum that enable them to thrive. By working as one, we maximise the knowledge and skills of all the adults in our schools. We share the very best practice and learning from the research that will make a difference to the progress and achievement of all children. This partnership provides immense opportunities to develop the quality of provision and outcomes, and the sharing of good practice. We are a research-engaged community and are constantly seeking new and innovative ways of developing teaching for learning.

The Specialist Cover Coordinator plays a key role in ensuring the effective day-to-day operation of the school by coordinating and managing staff cover arrangements. The post holder will organise and deploy appropriate cover for both planned and unplanned staff absences, minimising disruption to pupils' learning and maintaining continuity of provision across the school. Please refer to the job description for further details.

Induction programmes and training will be provided for the successful candidate.

Willow Dene is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils attending the school. As the duties of this post involve regular contact with children, any offer to the successful candidate will be conditional upon an Enhanced DBS check being completed. This post is also subject to a satisfactory probationary period and medical clearance.

This role is Grade 5, SCP 12

Days of Work: Monday to Friday Inclusive

Hours of Work: 7:15am - 2:45pm

Weeks per Year: 40

Further information is available from the school website: www.willowdene.compassps.uk