Cover Manager at St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/SBCSS/88432

Location

Fossedale Avenue, Whitchurch, Bristol, Bristol, BS14 9LS

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£32,061.00 - £34,434.00 Annually (FTE)
BG9 s/p 17-21

Hours Per Week

37hrs: 7.00am-3.15pm (2.45pm Friday) (45min lunch)

Weeks Per Year

Term time plus 2 insets

Closing Date

Midday, Tue 8th Sep, 2026

Start Date

As soon as possible

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

TBC

Interview Date(s) TBC

About this Role

You are:

Highly organised with excellent administrative and ICT skills.
A confident communicator who builds positive relationships.
Calm, resilient and able to work under pressure.
A proactive problem-solver with excellent attention to detail.
Able to work independently and as part of a team.

You will:

Organise daily cover for planned and unplanned staff absence.
Provide classroom supervision for up to five lessons per day, where operational needs require, delivering pre-prepared work and maintaining a positive learning environment.
Book and coordinate supply staff and deploy internal staff effectively.
Manage the school's cover system and maintain accurate records.
Monitor agency usage and prepare reports for senior leaders.
Line manage the Cover Supervisor team.
Support the efficient day-to-day operation of the school while ensuring compliance with safeguarding and school policies.

Safeguarding Statement

St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.