Cover Coordinator
| Posting date: | 13 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £21,895.80 to £23,365.80 per year |
| Additional salary information: | 21895.8 - 23365.8 |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 03 March 2026 |
| Location: | Walsall, WS6 6LQ |
| Company: | Vacancy Filler |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | FEB20263997 |
Summary
Cover CoordinatorGrade 4, points 12 - 16 (Actual salary £21,895.80 - £23,365.80pa)Term time, 32.5 hours per week, permanentRequired after Easter 2026 or soonerAre you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? Do you thrive in an organized, fast-paced environment? Great Wyrley Academy is seeking a dedicated Cover Coordinator to join our administration team to achieve excellence.We are seeking an organised, proactive and flexible individual to coordinate daily staff cover and support continuity of learning across the school. Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team, you will manage both planned and emergency absences, arrange internal and external cover, and maintain accurate absence and supply records.The role also includes supervising lessons during short-term teacher absence, ensuring students remain on task with pre-set work, managing behaviour in line with school policies, and providing feedback to teaching staff. You will liaise with supply agencies, induct supply staff, and approve timesheets and invoices. Support to the administration team is required as well as first aid support.This is a varied and fast-paced position suited to someone with excellent administrative, communication and organisational skills who is confident working with students and staff alike. Flexibility, attention to detail and the ability to remain calm under pressure are essential.Great Wyrley Academy is part of a growing Multi Academy Trust which affords our staff many cross-phase opportunities and has recently achieved ‘good’ in all areas following its recent Ofsted inspection. We have been recognised for the high quality education we offer our students, going from strength to strength with a culture of excellence now embedded in every aspect of school life. This is demonstrated through the school’s motto of “Relentlessly Pursuing Excellence”. We offer a very friendly and inclusive working environment where children and the community are at the heart of all we do. We’re more than a school-we’re a community. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where staff are valued, supported, and empowered to make a positive impact on young people’s lives.For further details or to arrange a visit please contact Marie Newman at mnewman@greatwyrley.windsoracademytrust.org.uk or by phoning 01922 419311. Closing date: Monday 2 March 2026 by 9amGreat Wyrley Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check with children’s barred list check. All applications will be considered on receipt, and we reserve the right to close the process prior to the advertised date.