Cover Administrator

Cover Administrator (15 hours per week, term time only) -

Up to £12,252 p.a. (FTE £27,565 p.a.)

20 hours per week, during term time (37 weeks) - 7.30am- 11.30am Monday - Friday

We offer a competitive benefits package, including £1,788 p.a. (FTE £4,024 p.a.) in employer pension contributions

Runshaw College is one of the most successful colleges in the country, renowned locally and nationally for our outstanding results, friendly and supportive culture and focus on putting the student at the heart of all that we do. We value our staff and students highly, and invest heavily in their development, support and wellbeing. Situated in Leyland, Lancashire, the College is near the M6, M61 and M65 and within commuting distance of Manchester, Liverpool and the Lake District.

At Runshaw College we are dedicated to ensuring that all students fulfil their full potential, and we are very proud of the support systems we have in place. A Cover Administrator plays a very important role in being responsible for the effective and efficient management of teacher cover across the college. They assess cover requirements, allocate suitable teaching staff (including agency-sourced staff), and ensure fair distribution of duties in line with college policies.

This role requires excellent organisational and communication skills, being the key point of contact between departments, cover staff, and external recruitment agencies.

Initially, this post is fixed term until July 2027.

Closing date for this post is 12 noon, Friday 27th February 2026.

For further information and to apply, please visit  and click on Vacancies. Alternatively, email or call  quoting the vacancy reference number.

Runshaw College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the health, safety and welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly people with protected characteristics.