About the role

As our cover manager, you will 

• Consult with supply agencies to organise and allocate daily lesson cover for absent teaching staff
• Be the main point of contact for teaching staff, supply agencies, and senior leadership regarding cover arrangements
• Ensure all cover staff receive appropriate briefing and resources for lessons
• Be involved in planning for known periods of staff absence such as exams and school events
• Use the school MIS (Bromcom) to record absences and allocate cover efficiently
• Oversee a team of cover supervisors in a large school environment
• Maintain a calm, strategic response to unexpected absences and last-minute changes
• Gradually take on delivery of supervised cover lessons

37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time)

Salary & Benefits

• NJC 15, £30,024 FTE, £26,372.43 pro rata
• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
• Awards and Recognition Scheme
• Flexible working patterns
• Benefits Platform

Who we are looking for

• Educated to GCSE level/ NVQ-level 2 or equivalent, including English and Maths.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise effectively
• Proven ability to manage complex administrative systems
• Strong IT skills, including MIS systems and Microsoft Office
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a professional approach to interacting with staff, students, and external visitors
• Ability to organise own work and be self-motivated.
• Ability to remain calm and solution focused in a fast-paced environment 

About The David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trust has grown to a network of 36 academies, incorporating primary, secondary and grammar, and special schools. We employ over 2000 people with the primary focus of raising the standards of education for 13,000 young people. Whatever your role, you should know you are contributing to achieving our vision of inspiring the next generation of young people to be the best they can in whatever they choose. Our aim is to be the country’s leading academy chain, committed to delivering the highest educational standards alongside an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.

We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

While each academy is unique, we share common goals, aspirations, values, and methods that enable us to work collaboratively and collectively to achieve our mission. We operate regional hubs, whereby academies work with other schools who are part of the Trust so we can share skills and knowledge, allowing them to benefit and learn from each other.

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To submit your application, please click on ‘apply now.’

Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.

An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely based on their merits, abilities, and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.