Cover Manager - Secondary School

Cover Manager - Secondary School

Location: Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
Pay: -140180 per day
Working pattern: Term time only

TimePlan Education is recruiting an organised and confident Cover Manager for an inclusive, mixed secondary school in Hemel Hempstead.

The school serves a diverse community and places a strong emphasis on supporting and challenging pupils of all abilities. With a broad curriculum and a focus on both academic achievement and personal development, it offers an opportunity to make a positive contribution to school life.

The role

You will coordinate daily cover arrangements to ensure lessons run smoothly during staff absences. You will also be required to cover classes where needed, supervising pupils as they complete work set by their teachers.

Key responsibilities:

• Coordinate cover for planned and unexpected staff absences.

• Allocate cover staff and communicate arrangements clearly.

• Liaise with supply agencies to secure suitable staff.

• Cover lessons across a range of subjects, keeping pupils engaged and on task.

• Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies.

• Maintain accurate records of staff absence and cover arrangements.

• Work closely with teaching staff and senior leaders to support the smooth running of the school.

We are looking for someone with:

• Experience working in a secondary school, ideally as a Cover Manager or an experienced Cover Supervisor.

• Confidence supervising classes and managing behaviour.

• Excellent organisation, communication and time-management skills.

• A calm, flexible approach to changing priorities.

• Strong IT skills, with knowledge of school management systems an advantage.

• A commitment to safeguarding and supporting young people.

This opportunity would suit an established Cover Manager or an experienced Cover Supervisor ready to take on additional responsibility.

To apply, send your CV to TimePlan Education today.

Appointment is subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check and relevant safeguarding checks.

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