At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage cover for teaching staff absences and ensure smooth academy operations.
- Company: Join Sheffield Springs Academy, part of the United Learning group.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, excellent professional development, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Flexible working options and a commitment to work-life balance.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while working in a vibrant community.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills and experience in managing cover are essential.
The predicted salary is between 31950 - 39050 £ per year.
What skills and experience we're looking for
Starting salary: FTE £37,018.00 gross per annum pro rata (actual of £31,942.26) starting salary.
Hours of work: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, 39 working weeks.
We are seeking to appoint a diligent and proactive individual for the position of Cover Manager at Sheffield Springs Academy.
The successful post holder will manage cover for day to day, short-term and long-term absences for teaching and support staff to minimise disruption to the effective running of the academy.
This role is key in supporting the day-to-day running of the academy.
It is important for you to be confident in the use of IT and in using a variety of software packages and Arbor (Management Information System).
Training will be provided.
This is an excellent opportunity to join an Ofsted rated 'Good' academy.
The academy is part of United Learning, a national group of schools and academies.
Sheffield Springs Academy is an 11-16 school.
As part of United Learning our aim is to bring out 'the Best in Everyone' and we continuously strive to ensure that students and staff have every opportunity to succeed, with their potential developed to the utmost.
Our school has motivated, ambitious students with a high percentage of our students going on to attend Russell group universities.
You will be working with an established team to deliver a comprehensive, professional and customer-focused service.
Excellent interpersonal and organisation skills are essential.
The successful candidate will ideally be able to work independently as well as part of a team.
Confidence in using appropriate IT packages is essential, alongside the ability to communicate with a diverse range of stakeholders.
Please note the working hours for the role is 07:10 – 15:10 Monday to Friday. There can be a business need to complete work after 15:10 during term time.
United Learning is one of the largest and most successful Trusts in the country who offers unrivalled Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and training, including opportunities for nationwide networking.
The city of Sheffield itself is a vibrant place to live and work with two universities and a range of entertainment opportunities alongside the access to the beautiful Peak District within a 20 minute commute.
- Quality of life is routinely ranked highly and it is one of the greenest cities in
- Europe: Welcome to Sheffield
We are looking for someone who is
- Reliable, highly motivated and self-driven.
- Experienced with an excellent knowledge and understanding of cover.
- Keen on attention to detail, has high standards and takes pride in their work.
- A team player with strong communication skills.
We will offer you
- Highly competitive salary.
- Excellent facilities and resources.
- Access to an outstanding professional development programme.
- Polite, respectful and dedicated students who want to learn and fulfil their potential.
- A respectful working environment.
- Colleagues who are supportive, friendly and who are committed to each other's professional development.
- A chance to become part of one of the largest groups of academies in the country.
- Opportunities to work collaboratively with colleagues in other schools within the Yorkshire cluster and across United Learning.
- Excellent employee benefits which include a highly sought-after pension scheme with high employer contributions.
- Access to training through the Apprenticeship Levy.
- Perkbox benefits platform.
- We are open to requests for flexible or part-time working; and we encourage open and regular conversations about work-life balance.
If you possess these qualities and share the academy's vision then we will be delighted to hear from you.
Closing date for this post is 23:59 Friday 04 September 2026. Interviews will take place soon after.
If you would like to discuss this exciting opportunity, please contact hr@unitedlearningyorks. org. uk
United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Employees will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list.
What the school offers its staff
We will offer you
- Highly competitive salary.
- Excellent facilities and resources.
- Access to an outstanding professional development programme.
- Polite, respectful and dedicated students who want to learn and fulfil their potential.
- A respectful working environment.
- Colleagues who are supportive, friendly and who are committed to each other's professional development.
- A chance to become part of one of the largest groups of academies in the country.
- Opportunities to work collaboratively with colleagues in other schools within the Yorkshire cluster and across United Learning.
- Excellent employee benefits which include a highly sought-after pension scheme with high employer contributions.
- Access to training through the Apprenticeship Levy.
- Perkbox benefits platform.
- We are open to requests for flexible or part-time working; and we encourage open and regular conversations about work-life balance.
- Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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