Cover Manager / Supervisor
| Posting date: | 23 April 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 May 2026 |
| Location: | Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 2JR |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | a7958470-c713-4fd3-be2e-d86098a9bf1e |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint a skilled administrator who likes working with children. Within this role you will liaise with Teaching Staff, Learning Area Coordinators and agencies as appropriate. You will therefore need to have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be focused, resilient and good-humoured. In addition, as the Cover Manager you will undertake daily cover supervision of classes as required. Our ideal candidate has experience in a classroom environment.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
5 good GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Mathematics
ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE
Have experience of working under pressure to deadlines
Be able to evidence experience of working effectively within a team
Be fully IT competent and be able to advise others where appropriate
What the school offers its staff
REWARDS AND BENEFITS
- NJC pay scale: NJC18-22, £31,537-£33,699 pro rata, Actual salary £27,457 - £29,339
- Local Government pension scheme.
- Access to Employee Assistance programme offering free confidential support on a range of issues such as work, wellbeing, money, health and legal advice.
- Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and support to develop your career.
Commitment to safeguarding
St Wilfrid’s Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We are seeking to appoint a skilled administrator who likes working with children. Within this role you will liaise with Teaching Staff, Learning Area Coordinators and agencies as appropriate. You will therefore need to have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be focused, resilient and good-humoured. In addition, as the Cover Manager you will undertake daily cover supervision of classes as required. Our ideal candidate has experience in a classroom environment.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
5 good GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Mathematics
ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE
Have experience of working under pressure to deadlines
Be able to evidence experience of working effectively within a team
Be fully IT competent and be able to advise others where appropriate
What the school offers its staff
REWARDS AND BENEFITS
- NJC pay scale: NJC18-22, £31,537-£33,699 pro rata, Actual salary £27,457 - £29,339
- Local Government pension scheme.
- Access to Employee Assistance programme offering free confidential support on a range of issues such as work, wellbeing, money, health and legal advice.
- Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and support to develop your career.
Commitment to safeguarding
St Wilfrid’s Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.