Location: Northampton
Salary: £24,000
Contract type: Full time, part time

Simply Education is looking for a Cover Manager to ensure continuity of learning by managing daily and long-term staff cover arrangements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Organise and coordinate daily cover for absent teaching staff.
• Liaise with supply agencies and maintain positive relationships with external staff.
• Maintain accurate cover records and manage the cover budget.
• Work closely with the senior leadership team to plan cover for school events and absences.
• Ensure all safeguarding protocols are followed for visiting staff.

We're looking for someone who:

• Has excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Can remain calm under pressure and adapt quickly to changing circumstances.
• Possesses strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Is IT proficient (SIMS/Arbor experience desirable).
• Has experience working in a school or educational environment (preferred but not essential).

Why Join Simply Education?

All candidates who register with Simply Education are required to provide references for the previous 2 years of work, as well as complete an enhanced DBS check. Due to COVID-19 regulations, any interviews we hold will be conducted over a Zoom call.

If you are interested in this role, please click 'apply now'