Cover Manager

4 weeks ago


Thatcham, United Kingdom Kennet School Part time

Hours: 30 hours per week (Monday-Friday) term time only plus five occasional days

Working Hours: 7:00 am to 1:00 pm Monday to Friday

The Cover Manager plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of the school by managing staff absences and arranging cover for lessons. Responsibilities include coordinating with supply teachers and liaising with department heads to understand specific cover needs. The Cover Manager will ensure minimal disruption to pupils’ learning and support the administrative team in various scheduling and organisational tasks. Strong communication and organisational skills are essential for this role, as well as the ability to respond quickly and efficiently to changing needs.

Why choose Kennet School?

Joining our school community means becoming part of an open, collaborative environment where trust in our professionals is paramount. We pride ourselves on outstanding facilities and abundant resources that empower our educators to deliver exceptional learning experiences. We are seeking applicants who bring creativity, a forward-thinking attitude, and an unapologetic passion for enabling young people to reach their fullest potential. At our school, innovation is encouraged, and every voice matters in shaping an educational landscape where pupils thrive.

All staff have access to a range of benefits including a Cycle Scheme, local government pension scheme and annual flu jab. Kennet School is a highly oversubscribed and ambitious academy which seeks staff who are keen to contribute to the fuller life of the school.

Kennet School embraces flexible working, and we are open to discuss possibilities for flexible working across all positions. All reasonable adjustments may be discussed during interview.

To Apply: The easiest way to apply is by clicking the ‘Quick Apply’ button. Alternatively, you can download our application form from the ‘Vacancies’ section of our website and send your completed document to office@kennetschool.co.uk.

Closing Date: Monday, 26 August 2024 (9am)

Interviews: TBC

Kennet School is committed to equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all employees, governors, trainees and volunteers to share in this commitment.

We value diverse backgrounds, life experiences and perspectives and have a supportive and inclusive organisational culture. We would like our organisation to be representative of our community and the users of our services and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We seek employees who are keen to contribute to the fuller life of this over-subscribed and ambitious school. Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and, in line with KCSIE 2023, a social media check will be undertaken to validate details applicants have given to support a job application.


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