Post: Cover Manager

Start date: As soon as possible

Contract type: Permanent, Term time only plus 5 INSET days.

Hours: Monday – Friday. Hours of work between 25–37 hours per week, to be discussed with the successful candidate. Typical working window of 7am-4pm with some flexibility by agreement.

Salary: Grade 6 SCP 18-22 £27,095-£28,953 actual (based on 37 hours), £31,537-£33,699 FTE.

Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 8 February 2026.

Interview date: Wednesday 11 February 2026. We reserve the right to interview earlier than this date.

Our students are amazing. They are clever, kind and a joy to work with. They inspire, challenge and drive us as professionals to deliver the highest standards of education and care; to fill their school life with academic rigour, compassion and laughter. School is a busy and varied place of work, but as a team, we work together to reach out, find solutions and truly make a difference in the lives of young people.

We are looking for an individual, who is confident in their use of computer MIS systems and data management, who excels at multitasking with excellent time management and attention to detail, to join our school as our Cover Manager. This is a fabulous opportunity to join our school in a role that is critical to the school’s fundamental operations.

You do not need to have worked as a Cover Manager before, although of course we also welcome applications from experienced professionals seeking a new career challenge.

Why you should join St Gregory’s:

We passionately believe that every child can discover their own remarkable place in the world and the contribution that you bring to our school deserves its own rewards. As a member of our team, you can expect:

• To join a supportive and friendly team

• A supportive employer that will work with you to meet your working needs

• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme

• A positive and innovative learning culture where well-being and workload are effectively managed

• A vibrant and dynamic student body that deserves the very best in teaching and support

• Professional support to help you develop your career

• Free Parking

• The opportunity to take an unpaid “career break” after five years of continuous service

St. Gregory's Catholic College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practices and appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory professional references, qualification verification, overseas certificates of good conduct and social media check.