Cover Manager

Overview

Monday to Friday - Term Time plus INSET (Working weeks negotiable for the right candidate, minimum 39 weeks). Lynch Hill Enterprise Academy are seeking a dedicated and highly organised Cover Manager to join our team. This role is essential in ensuring the smooth operation of the school by managing staff absences and arranging cover effectively.Responsibilities

Respond promptly to absence emails and phone calls each morning.Accurately record absences on school systems (SIMS and SAM).Assign cover to cover supervisors and supply staff.Maintain and update the SIMS cover diary throughout the day as required.Monitor the cover absence line and emails daily from 7:15 am.Send daily absence emails to HR and the Senior Leadership Team (SLT).Create and manage the daily cover rota to ensure adequate classroom supervision.Meet and greet cover supervisors and supply teachers, providing them with timetables, handbooks, and work instructions.Ensure all classes have appropriate cover, including for sickness, training, meetings, school trips, and other absences.Support cover supervisors with queries and liaise with external agencies as needed.Ideal candidate

The ability to build positive relationships with students and staff.A welcoming and calming presence in the school environment.Strong knowledge of SIMS or other school information systems used for managing cover.Good ICT skills and the ability to adapt to new systems.Previous experience working in a secondary school setting (preferred).Why join Lynch Hill Enterprise Academy?

State-of-the-art school.An exciting urban multi-cultural school.A supportive and dedicated staff team.How to apply and safeguarding

We welcome visits to the school or for an informal discussion. If you are interested in joining us and would like to visit the school, please contact Mrs Sharifa Salahudeen. Please apply for this position by completing the application form which is available from the school website, include a statement outlining your experience and suitability for the post and return. Closing date: 12 September 2025. Interviews: week commencing 15 September 2025. We reserve the right to interview promising candidates prior to this date if applications are received early. SEBMAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. Online checks will be carried out on candidates shortlisted to interview stage in line with the schools\'' safer recruitment ..... full job details .....