At a Glance
- Tasks: Coordinate daily cover arrangements and manage Cover Supervisors for effective teaching.
- Company: Lister Community School is dedicated to maintaining high standards of behaviour and inclusion.
- Benefits: Support for professional development and a commitment to excellent student outcomes.
- Other info: Role includes managing duty rotas and working as a Cover Supervisor when needed.
- Why this job: Join a key operational role that directly impacts teaching and learning.
- Qualifications: Experience with school management systems like Arbor and strong organisational skills required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 34700 £ per year.
Lister Community School is seeking an organised, proactive, and highly effective Cover Manager to coordinate the school's daily cover arrangements and support the smooth running of teaching and learning. This is a key operational role requiring excellent organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
The successful candidate will:
- Oversee staff cover arrangements and manage Cover Supervisors.
- Coordinate duty rotas and ensure that staffing requirements are met efficiently and effectively across the school.
- Organise and manage daily cover arrangements for teaching staff using the school's management systems.
- Coordinate internal and external cover, including agency staff where required.
- Lead and manage the Cover Supervisor team, including recruitment, training, performance management, and day-to-day support.
- Produce and communicate daily cover schedules, room changes, and staffing updates.
- Monitor staff absences and maintain accurate attendance and cover records.
- Prepare reports on staff absence and cover costs, supporting effective budget management.
- Work as a Cover Supervisor when required to ensure continuity of learning.
- Manage duty rotas and ensure appropriate supervision is in place during break and lunchtime periods.
- Liaise effectively with school leaders, teaching staff, support staff, and external agencies.
- Support the school's commitment to high standards of behaviour, safeguarding, and inclusion.
Requirements:
- Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
- Experience of coordinating staff, schedules, or operational processes.
- The ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
- Experience using school management information systems (such as Arbor) or similar databases.
- The confidence to make decisions and solve problems independently.
- A commitment to supporting excellent outcomes for students.
Education ⫽ Teaching Assistant Jobs employer: Lister Community School
Lister Community School offers a supportive environment focused on high educational standards. Located in a vibrant community, the school prioritises safeguarding and inclusion. The team is committed to fostering excellent outcomes for all students.
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