Cover Manager in Brentwood

Brentwood County High School wishes to appoint a Cover Manager who is highly organised, calm under pressure, and passionate about supporting excellent education. We are seeking an exceptional Cover Manager to join our dedicated team and play a vital role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of our thriving secondary school. As our Cover Manager, you will work closely with the Deputy Headteacher to coordinate and manage all teacher cover arrangements, ensuring that every lesson is staffed effectively and that learning continues uninterrupted. This is a key operational role at the heart of school life, requiring excellent communication, planning and people-management skills.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Organising cover arrangements for absent teaching staff.
• Managing the daily cover rota and maintaining accurate records.
• Leading, supporting and quality assuring a team of Cover Supervisors.
• Liaising with supply agencies and external staff to secure appropriate cover within budget.
• Supporting the development and implementation of the school's cover procedures.
• Acting as a positive role model and maintaining high expectations across the school community.
• Responding professionally to day-to-day challenges and ensuring school policies are followed at all times.

We're Looking For Someone Who:

• Is exceptionally organised with strong administrative skills.
• Can prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Has experience of managing people or coordinating schedules and resources.
• Communicates confidently with staff, students and external partners.
• Is resilient, flexible and able to solve problems quickly.
• Shares our commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and high standards for all students.

Join a school that values teamwork, professionalism and continuous improvement. If you are looking for a rewarding role where no two days are the same and where your organisational skills can have a direct impact on student outcomes, we would love to hear from you. BCHS is a Co-operative Academy which is firmly rooted in serving our community. We are proud to be an inclusive co-educational comprehensive school where we recognise that success for young people is built on firm foundations of trust, respect, care and hard work. We measure our success by much more than exam results as we recognise that such data tells only a part of the story of each of our young people.

BCHS is already a great place to teach and learn, and we have many strengths including:

• Motivated and polite pupils, who have a strong voice in the school with diversity champions and student parliament.
• Staff are aided by extensive and wide-ranging in-house support and coaching, by dedicated and helpful colleagues.
• Knowledgeable and dynamic Trust with supportive governors, with a robust understanding of education.

BCHS is located in the heart of Brentwood, near the town centre, a short distance from the train station, which is 25 minutes from Liverpool Street Station. The school also includes a large sixth form campus and achievements at KS5 have been a key strength at BCHS. Parking is available on-site and there are good transport links by both rail and bus. BCHS is just over two miles from the M25. BCHS is a member of Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust, a Multi-Academy Trust, with twelve member schools within Essex. All schools in the Trust work in equal partnership and are members of the schools’ Co-operative Society. Our Co-operative Values focus on enabling all students to achieve their potential both academically and as young people.

In return for your hard work you will receive:

• 2-week October half term holiday.
• Relocation package of up to £8,000 (where applicable) for new employees renting or buying a property.
• Support from highly experienced SLT members, and the wider trust network and collaboration with our other schools.
• Support network for all staff including managing workloads and work-life balance.
• Career progression throughout the Trust, with the ability to progress in other schools.
• Recognition of continuous service.
• Excellent CPD opportunities through the school and the trust.
• Fully subsidised Employee Assistance Programme.
• Excellent behaviour management policy to support all staff.
• National Conditions of Service.
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Use of the school gym outside of working hours.

BCHS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on our formal application form, CVs will not be accepted. This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer. As a Trust, we recognise the value of and seek to achieve a diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Closing date: Friday 28th August 2026 at midday. Interview Date: 4th September 2026.