At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage daily lesson cover and support staff absences at Worthing High School.
- Company: Join a supportive team at Worthing High School, part of the South Downs Education Trust.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, well-being support, and free fitness suite access.
- Other info: Part-time role with flexible hours during term time, perfect for students or those seeking work-life balance.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while working in a collaborative environment.
- Qualifications: GCSEs in English and Maths, strong organisational skills, and IT proficiency required.
The predicted salary is between 15865 - 15865 £ per year.
Salary: Grade 6 point 9 - Actual salary: £15,865.11 [£27,254 FTE/Full year]
Location: Worthing High School
Contract: Permanent - Part-time position - 7 am – 12 noon - 25 hours per week - Monday to Friday 39 weeks per year (Term time only)
Accountability: Reports to the SLT line manager
Role description
To be responsible for, and in liaison with the SLT line manager, ensuring lessons are covered daily due to staff sickness or other absence. Taking calls from staff and recording reasons for absence on the Trust’s MIS (SIMS and Every). Managing supply staff logistics within agreed budget limits.
Qualifications and Experience
Educated to GCSE Standard (A*-C) or equivalent, including English and Maths
Skills, Knowledge and Experience
- Proven organisational and time-management skills
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines
- Ability to manage confidential information appropriately
- Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office, specifically Google, Outlook, Word and Excel
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Key Responsibilities
Daily Operations
- Operate and manage an organised cover system daily to ensure all lessons for absent teachers and departments are covered. 7am cut off for staff to call in.
- Liaise with Cover Supervisor team, allocating work to the team, and arranging for supply teachers to come in if necessary.
- Monitor to check completion of tasks.
- Ensure cover work is present in the correct folders and liaise with Heads of Department to resolve any issues.
- Set cover work as necessary.
- Arrange and provide a morning briefing for external supply teachers, including signing them in, ID checks, agreed training, and providing relevant SIMS and IT network access.
- Ensure emergency cover contingency is arranged for non-working hours.
Strategic and Administrative Responsibilities
- Maintain daily dialogue with the Director of People regarding staff absences to ensure accurate reporting and share staff welfare concerns for early intervention and support.
- Organise statutory and paid duties in line with directives from the Deputy Head.
- Organise staff supervision for mock and formal exams.
- Liaise with trip leaders and EVC to ensure staffing, including staff ratio and first aid cover, is within trip regulations.
- Liaise with subject leads for moderation days.
- Manage lunch duty cover and room bookings.
- Process and secure approval for planned absence application forms with the line manager, SLT, and Head Teacher.
- Utilise SIMS and Every systems for managing external staff details (supply) and organising planned absences.
- Review supply costs to maintain them at a minimum.
- Organising Focus days (with SLT lead).
Team and Relationship Management
- Develop and maintain good relationships with colleagues at all times.
- Maintain strict confidentiality at all times regarding staff welfare concerns and other sensitive information.
Person Specification
Personal Qualities
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Proactive and helpful attitude towards staff, students and parents
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Self-motivated
- Reliable, punctual, and committed to high standards of work.
Values and Professional Conduct
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
- Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
- Respect for confidentiality and professional boundaries.
- Alignment with the school’s ethos and values.
- Willingness to engage in training and continuous development.
- Commitment to providing excellent service to pupils, families, and other staff.
What We Offer
- A collaborative and supportive working environment, with access to senior leadership and decision-making processes.
- The chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of staff and students.
- Competitive salary package and benefits aligned with sector standards.
- The chance to work in a DfE Attendance and Behaviour Hub Lead school.
Benefits
- A friendly and supportive environment.
- The opportunity to work with well-motivated students and supportive parents and staff.
- A location on the coast very close to main line railway services and road networks.
- Free well-being and medical support cover.
- The opportunity to be part of the South Downs Education Trust MAT.
- Free use of our fitness suite.
Cover Manager - Worthing High School employer: South Downs Education Trust
Worthing High School is an excellent employer, offering a collaborative and supportive working environment where you can make a meaningful impact on the lives of students and staff. With a focus on professional development, competitive salary packages, and unique benefits such as free well-being support and access to a fitness suite, this role provides a rewarding opportunity in a picturesque coastal location with excellent transport links.
Contact Details:
South Downs Education Trust Recruitment Team
