At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead daily staff cover and support school administration in a fast-paced environment.
- Company: Welcoming North Sheffield School with a friendly and supportive team.
- Benefits: Competitive term-time salary, excellent work-life balance, and early finishes on Fridays.
- Other info: Ideal for candidates from admin, scheduling, or customer service backgrounds.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while enjoying a varied role with full training provided.
- Qualifications: Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks; no school experience needed.
The predicted salary is between 26486 - 28756 £ per year.
Location: North Sheffield
School Hours: 27 hours per week (Term Time + 1 Week | Immediate start available)
Salary: £26,486 – £28,756 actual salary (NJC Grade 5 £30,024-£32,597 FTE)
Working Hours:
- Monday – Thursday: 07:15 – 15:15
- Friday: 07:15 – 14:45
40 weeks per year (term time + 1 flexible “floating” week)
No school experience needed – just strong organisation skills.
A welcoming North Sheffield School is seeking a highly organised and proactive individual to join as a Cover Manager / Administrator. This is the perfect role for someone who thrives on being busy, enjoys problem‑solving, and can confidently manage multiple priorities.
Why Apply?
- Competitive term-time salary with excellent work-life balance
- No previous school experience required – full training provided
- Clear working hours (finish early Fridays)
- Friendly and supportive team environment
- Varied, fast-paced role where every day is different
- Make a real impact supporting students and staff
About the Role
You’ll take the lead on organising daily staff cover, ensuring lessons are always staffed and the school runs smoothly. Alongside this, you’ll support wider school administration, making you a key part of the school’s operations team. This is a fast‑paced role where organisation is critical – you’ll be coordinating multiple moving parts and responding to last‑minute changes with confidence.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate daily staff cover for planned and unplanned absences
- Produce and distribute clear daily cover schedules
- Communicate with teaching staff and senior leaders
- React quickly to last-minute changes and staffing needs
- Maintain accurate records and admin systems
- Support wider administrative tasks across the school
What We’re Looking For
- Highly organised and excellent at managing multiple tasks (essential)
- Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, ever‑changing environment
- Calm, reliable, and able to think on their feet
- A strong communicator who can work with a range of people
- Proactive and solutions‑focused
You do NOT need previous school experience. Ideal for candidates from admin, scheduling, coordination, logistics, or customer service roles.
Safeguarding
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check will be required.
Apply Now
If you’re an organised, capable individual who enjoys a varied day and can confidently “spin plates,” we’d love to hear from you.
Cover Manager in Sheffield employer: Career Teachers UK
Join a welcoming North Sheffield school as a Cover Manager, where you will enjoy a competitive term-time salary and a supportive team environment. With no previous school experience required, we offer full training and a clear work-life balance, allowing you to thrive in a fast-paced role that makes a real impact on students and staff alike. Experience the satisfaction of being part of a dynamic operations team while enjoying early finishes on Fridays and the opportunity for personal growth.
