Post
Cover Manager
Contract Type
Permanent
Salary Range
£34,434.00 – £36,363.00 FTE (Pro rata salary £30,422.00 - £32,127.00)
Salary amounts quoted are from the 1 September to 31 August and, therefore, if you commence employment part‑way through the academic year, they are subject to an equated salary adjustment.
Working Type
Full Time, 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (45.942 paid weeks)
Base
Dyke House Academy, Mapleton Road, Hartlepool, TS24 8NQ
**Please note**: the post holder will be engaging in regulated activity, working mainly or wholly with children. This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
Northern Education Trust (NET) is a charitable education trust that sponsors 30 academies; 17 secondary and 13 primary across the North of England in fourteen local authority regions. It is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Overview
We are seeking an organized, proactive, and resilient Cover Manager to oversee all elements of staff cover within the academy. This pivotal role balances administrative leadership with direct student interaction and requires working closely with supply agencies to book and monitor staff, ensure seamless lesson coverage using our MIS system, and lead a dedicated team of Cover Supervisors.
Key Responsibilities
- Cover Management & Agency Liaison: Oversee the daily staff cover schedule, accurately report absences in the MIS system, manage room allocations or displacements, and act as the primary contact for supply agencies. Evaluate the performance of supply teachers and ensure they receive a proper induction upon arrival.
- Team Leadership: Manage performance, training, and development of the academy's Cover Supervisors.
- Classroom Supervision: Supervise pupils on work set during short-term teacher absences, answer student questions, manage behaviour to maintain a constructive learning environment, and ensure classrooms are left in good order.
- Student Support: Build positive relationships with students, promote independence, encourage inclusion, and escort pupils on educational visits or out-of‑academy activities.
- Academy Operations: Assist with exam invigilation, accurately record lesson attendance, and contribute to the overall ethos and aims of the academy.
Who We Are Looking For
The ideal candidate will have strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to build constructive relationships with both external agencies and internal colleagues. You should be proficient in using ICT to support learning and feel confident managing student behaviour in accordance with academy policies. A strong commitment to professional development, equal opportunities, and data protection (GDPR) is essential.
Northern Education Trust offers
- The opportunity to work and progress across the family of schools, should you wish in the future.
- The chance to apply for leadership roles in the Deeps structure, including a whole‑school leadership project.
- The support and expertise of the Director of Subjects.
- A full and detailed programme of support and development for all.
- A comprehensive programme of professional development, including leadership, provided through the NET Staff College.
Employee benefits
- Free onsite parking
- High quality continuous professional development
- Occupational sick pay, maternity and paternity pay
- Access to the generous Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- Employee Assistance Programme
In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.
The Trust is committed to considering flexible working requests.
The Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre‑employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. All posts are subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks. We expect all adults to share our commitment to safeguarding and the health and wellbeing of our pupils.
To apply for this position, visit https://northerneducation.octo-firstclass.co.uk/candidates/account/login/202134?aisId=12&rmId=3361.
For more information, please contact Ms Andrea Thompson, Business Manager at a.thompson1@northerneducationtrust.org.
Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 5th July
Start date: 2nd September 2026
