At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead staff cover arrangements and coordinate exams for a smooth school operation.
- Company: Join the supportive team at Maplesden Noakes School.
- Benefits: Enjoy wellbeing afternoons, free flu vaccinations, and a generous pension scheme.
- Other info: Flexible hours during term time with a focus on work-life balance.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a vibrant school environment while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Organisational skills and a proactive attitude; school experience is a plus but not essential.
The predicted salary is between 26100 - 31994 £ per year.
Are you a highly organised and proactive administrator who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Do you enjoy problem-solving and coordinating people? If so, we would love to hear from you.
The Maplesden Noakes School is seeking an exceptional Cover Manager to lead the planning and coordination of staff cover arrangements across the school. You will also play a key role during examination periods, coordinating rooming arrangements in partnership with the Data & Exams Manager to ensure examinations run smoothly and in line with regulations.
Experience within a secondary school environment, working with a school MIS and leading a team would be advantageous but not essential.
The role is structured to ensure cover arrangements are fully prepared before the school day begins. As such, the start time is 7am. Finishing time is 1pm, hence hours are 30 per week, Monday to Friday, term time only.
Salary: Currently £28,261.00 - £31,994.00 per annum – full time equivalent. As this position is term time only and part time, the actual salary equates to £19,884.22 - £22,510.73 per annum. Please note that salary reviews take place each September and as such the salary range quoted above is subject to an increase at that time.
Location: Buckland Road, Maidstone, ME16 0TJ
At Maplesden Noakes School you will be part of a dedicated and supportive team that is committed to delivering the best possible outcomes for our students. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant contribution to the smooth operation of a successful school while developing your own leadership and operational management experience.
The school ensures that there is the right work-home balance to support the wellbeing of all staff. We are dedicated to providing outstanding training and development. Other benefits include, but are not limited to:
- wellbeing afternoons
- free annual flu vaccinations
- long service celebrations
- bespoke CPD
- a staff rewards system
Alongside your salary, the school currently contributes 20.5% (currently £4,076.27 - £4,614.70 per annum) towards you being a member of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Closing date for applications is Thursday 3rd September 2026 (8 am). This date may be brought forward in the event that suitable candidates are found earlier. Early applications are therefore recommended.
Maplesden Noakes School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check.
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