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School Cover Manager
- Posted: 27-03-2026
- Category: Other School Roles
- Location: Loughborough
- Type: Full-time / Temporary
- Salary: £16 - £18 per hour
The Role:
As a School Cover Manager, you will oversee the daily management of staff cover across the school, ensuring continuity of learning in the absence of colleagues. When not organising cover, you will take on the duties of a Cover Supervisor, supporting students directly in the classroom.
Responsibilities:
• Coordinate short- and long-term cover arrangements across teaching and support staff.
• Liaise with teachers, support staff, and leadership to ensure smooth operations.
• Act as Cover Supervisor when not managing cover, supporting students in lessons.
• Maintain accurate records and use cover management systems effectively.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health and safety, and school policies.
• Communicate clearly with staff, students, and parents as required.
• Work calmly under pressure in a fast-paced school environment.
Requirements:
• Experience working in a school environment, preferably in cover management.
• Knowledge of cover management systems is desirable.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confident in the classroom and comfortable supporting learning.
• Subject to Enhanced DBS Check / satisfactory references.
Why work with Smile Education?
Smile Education are an agency with a difference. We are education specialists, supporting both experienced teachers and school leaders, as well as those starting their careers. We provide CPD and professional development opportunities, and work with some of the largest academy trusts in your local area.
We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS, and qualifications.
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We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.
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