Academics
Cover Manager
Cover Manager at Academics, based in Hemel Hempstead, South East England, paying £25,500 - £27,500 per annum. This is a contract role.
- Pay
- £25,500 - £27,500 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Contract · On site
- Location
- Hemel Hempstead, South East England
- Closing date
- Sector
- Cover Supervisor
- DBS check
9% below the typical rate for cover supervisor
Reference 57482783
About the role
Cover Manager
Location: Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Contract: Full-time, permanent
About the Role
We are seeking an organised, proactive and reliable Cover Manager to join a secondary school in Hemel Hempstead.
You will be responsible for coordinating daily cover arrangements for planned and unplanned staff absences, ensuring lessons are covered effectively and the school runs smoothly. You will work closely with the senior leadership team, teaching staff and cover supervisors to manage changing staffing needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate daily staff cover and manage last-minute absences.
- Allocate cover supervisors and update daily rotas and timetables.
- Liaise with teaching staff, support staff and senior leaders.
- Ensure appropriate lesson resources and instructions are available.
- Maintain accurate absence and cover records.
The Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will have:
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
- Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
- The ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities.
- Good IT skills and attention to detail.
- Previous school, cover management or timetabling experience (desirable).
- A commitment to safeguarding and student welfare.
How to Apply
If you are adaptable, organised and enjoy working in a busy school environment, we would love to hear from you. Apply today through CV-Library to be considered for this opportunity.
The successful candidate will be subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and references.
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Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.
Reference: 57482783 · Posted 5 days ago · Closes 3 Dec 2026 · Listed via Academics
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