Cover Manager

JOB TITLE:        Cover Manager

SCHOOL:             Smithills School

WORKING PATTERN: 35 hours per week, term time only + 2 Inset Days (September)

                                      7.00am -2.30pm  ( ½ hour unpaid lunch break)

CONTRACT TYPE:       Permanent

SALARY:                      Grade F scp 17 - 23  £28,770 - £32,076 Per Annum PRO RATA

 Actual salary       £22,964 – £25,603

CLOSING DATE:          9.00am on Friday 10^th May 2024

INTERVIEW DATE:      W/C 20^th May 2024

The Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and suitably qualified candidate to be responsible for staff cover arrangements (including the monitoring of all staff absence ) and rooming for the school.  You will liaise with external supply staff agencies to co-ordinate external supply, managing a large supply/cover budget, minimising cost yet maintaining appropriate cover and standards of teaching within school.  The role will require you to liaise with Senior Leaders to plan events/update the whole school calendar ensuring there are no clashes of staffing, rooming, resources and there is minimal impact on pupils.  You will record and maintain all absence / training records via the management information systems.

About You

You will have experience of development, management and operation of administrative     systems, strong numeracy/literacy skills and good organising, planning and prioritising skills.

You will have the ability to act quickly and decisively under pressure and time constraints and be able to communicate clearly and concisely.

About Us

Our school is a community and we are proud of that.  We are a friendly and professional team who are united in our vision of ‘Success for All’.  Please refer to the candidate information pack to see what we can offer you.

Please return completed applications to HR@smithillsschool.net

CVs and late applications will not be accepted

Smithills School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Successful candidates are subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service.

For further details of the role and to access the application form please see below:

Candidate Information Booklet.pdf

Application Form.doc