Cover & General Administrator

We are seeking a Cover & Administration Officer to join our dedicated team at River Academy. This is an exciting opportunity to play a keyrole in the day-to-day operation of the school, coordinating staff cover arrangements while providing high-quality administrative support to staff,students, parents and visitors.

As our Cover & Administration Officer, you will be responsible for ensuring the effective coordination of daily cover arrangements, maintaining accurate records and systems, supporting attendance and operational processes,and providing a welcoming and professional front-facing service.

No two days are the same. One moment you could be arranging cover forabsent staff, the next supporting attendance processes, producing reports,liaising with external agencies, or welcoming visitors to the school. This roleis ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys managing a varied workload.

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, we want to ensure everyone can perform at their best when applying to work with us. If you need any support with your application or adjustments during the selection process, please contact our People Team by emailing [email protected] or calling .

• Ensure continuity of teaching and learning by coordinating appropriate cover arrangements
• for absent classroom-based colleagues.
• Allocate cover supervisors, teaching colleagues, internal supply colleagues and external
• supply teachers effectively.
• Maintain accurate absence, cover and payroll information within EveryHR and other
• management information systems.
• Monitor agency expenditure and work with relevant colleagues to limit costs wherever
• possible.
• Support compliance with the staff attendance policy through accurate reporting and follow-up
• administration.
• Manage room bookings and provide wider administrative and human resources support.
• Ensure safeguarding, health and safety and risk assessment requirements are followed.

Further details of responsibilities and requirements can be found in the Job Description and Person Specification.

• Has excellent administrative and organisational skills.
• Can prioritise effectively and work calmly under pressure.
• Has strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Is able to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Has experience working in an administrative, office or customer-facing environment.
• Can build positive relationships with staff, students, parents and external partners.
• Is committed to providing outstanding customer service.
• Shares our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

River Academy is a purpose-built secondary school serving the growing need for school places in the Reading area. Located on Richfield Avenue, thesite includes specialist teaching facilities across the curriculum, including ahall, activity studio, learning resource centre, drama studio and sports studio.

The school has high expectations for all students, with a clear focus on academic excellence and participation. When fully open, River Academy willserve students of all abilities and backgrounds, alongside an additional resource base for students with moderate learning difficulties.

Maiden Erlegh Trust is a growing community of schools across Berkshire and Oxfordshire, working together to deliver the best possible education forevery child and young person. With around 750 staff and 4,500 students across nine schools, including primary, secondary, special and alternative provision,we are proud of the diversity that shapes our expertise.

These values drive our focus on high-quality education for all…