Cover Manager
| Posting date: | 16 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £24,598 to £26,683 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 January 2026 |
| Location: | CV21 |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Group Eleven |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | CV21 |
Summary
We are looking for a Cover Manager to join a busy Secondary School environment on a permanent basis.
Please ensure you have experience in a similar position before applying. Must have experience in a school office role, especially cover or timetabling
Job Responsibilities include:
-Absence Management & Cover Provision
Record staff absences accurately and arrange cover where needed
Plan daily cover from 7:15am and send to staff by 8:00am
Allocate internal cover staff and follow “rarely cover” guidance
Book agency staff when required and ensure all checks are in place (DBS, QTS etc.)
Provide cover lessons when needed
Prepare timetables and work for cover staff
Keep records of cover and costs up to date
Manage room changes and publish updates in advance
Maintain confidentiality at all times
-Communication & Liaison
Communicate cover arrangements clearly to staff and leadership
Support cover supervisors and supply staff as main point of contact
Liaise with HR regarding absences and fit notes
Work with faculty leaders to support continuity of learning
-Administrative & Organisational Duties
Record absence data on SIMS and produce monthly reports
Maintain the cover management system
Prepare daily cover sheets and registers
Support induction of new cover and supply staff
Help review absence and cover procedures
-Safeguarding
Ensure all cover staff follow safeguarding policies
Check ID and documentation for supply staff on arrival
Report any concerns immediately to the DSL
Please ensure you have experience in a similar position before applying. Must have experience in a school office role, especially cover or timetabling
Job Responsibilities include:
-Absence Management & Cover Provision
Record staff absences accurately and arrange cover where needed
Plan daily cover from 7:15am and send to staff by 8:00am
Allocate internal cover staff and follow “rarely cover” guidance
Book agency staff when required and ensure all checks are in place (DBS, QTS etc.)
Provide cover lessons when needed
Prepare timetables and work for cover staff
Keep records of cover and costs up to date
Manage room changes and publish updates in advance
Maintain confidentiality at all times
-Communication & Liaison
Communicate cover arrangements clearly to staff and leadership
Support cover supervisors and supply staff as main point of contact
Liaise with HR regarding absences and fit notes
Work with faculty leaders to support continuity of learning
-Administrative & Organisational Duties
Record absence data on SIMS and produce monthly reports
Maintain the cover management system
Prepare daily cover sheets and registers
Support induction of new cover and supply staff
Help review absence and cover procedures
-Safeguarding
Ensure all cover staff follow safeguarding policies
Check ID and documentation for supply staff on arrival
Report any concerns immediately to the DSL