Cover Manager

Perryfields Academy, Oldbury, B68 0RG (Part of Broadleaf Partnership Trust)

Grade 3

Contract: 36.5 hrs/wk (Monday-Wednesday) Permanent, Term Time Only (39 wks/yr)

Reports to: Deputy Headteacher

Manages: Cover Supervisors

Perryfields Academy is seeking an organized and resilient Cover Manager to lead our daily whole-school cover programme. You will ensure educational continuity and maintain high behavior standards by scheduling daily cover, managing Cover Supervisors, and liaising with external supply agencies.

Daily Cover Scheduling: Plan and distribute whole-school cover schedules using Arbor (MIS), managing both planned and short-notice absences.

Agency & Onboarding Management: Coordinate with supply agencies, track spend, verify timesheets, and ensure full safeguarding (KCSIE) compliance and ICT access for temporary staff.

Team Leadership: Line-manage, deploy, and support the internal Cover Supervisor team.

Classroom Supervision: Supervise classes when required, delivering set work, managing behavior, and completing registers.

Whole-School Duties: Assist with break/lunch supervisory duties, assemblies, and general operational support.

Essential:

GCSE Grade C/4+ in English and Maths (or equivalent).

Excellent organizational, administrative, and ICT skills.

Ability to work flexibly and remain calm under pressure.

Strong communication, discretion, and a clear commitment to safeguarding.

Desirable:

Secondary school experience or background as a Cover Supervisor.

Experience with Arbor (MIS), rota management, or agency bookings.

Level 3+ qualification in education or administration.

Perryfields Academy is committed to safeguarding children. The successful candidate will require an Enhanced DBS check with Barred List verification.

Perryfields Academy reserves the right to close this advert, short-list, and appoint a suitable candidate prior to the advertised closing date should a sufficient volume of applications be received. Applicants are therefore strongly advised to submit their completed application at the earliest opportunity, as the academy accepts no liability for applications unconsidered due to early closure.