School Cover Manager

Smile Education are currently recruiting for a school experienced Cover Manager to start immediately at a welcoming Secondary School in Redditch.

The successful applicant will be responsible for managing the day-to-day cover requirements across the school, ensuring lessons are appropriately staffed and cover arrangements are organised efficiently. You will work closely with senior leaders, teaching staff and external supply agencies to coordinate planned and unplanned staff absences. Applicants should possess excellent organisational and communication skills, be able to work under pressure, and have previous experience using SIMS, CMIS, ARBOR or BROMCOM.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive and dedicated school office team. The expected salary range for the role is £16 - £18 per hour, depending on experience.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Managing the daily cover timetable for teaching and support staff
Coordinating cover for planned and emergency staff absences
Liaising with supply agencies to arrange external cover when required
Maintaining accurate staff absence and cover records
Using SIMS, CMIS, BROMCOM or ARBOR to update staffing information
Producing daily cover sheets and distributing them to staff
Supporting senior leaders with reports relating to staff absence and cover
Providing administrative support within the school office when required
Communicating professionally with staff, visitors and external agencies
Working efficiently to ensure the smooth running of the school dayThe Ideal Candidate Will:
Have previous experience working as a Cover Manager or within a school administration role
Be highly organised, proactive and able to work under pressure
Have excellent IT and administrative skills
Demonstrate outstanding communication and problem-solving abilities
Be able to build positive working relationships with school staff and external agencies
Have experience using SIMS, CMIS, BROMCOM or ARBOR
Be confident prioritising workloads in a fast-paced environment

What to Expect from Applicants:

We are looking for applicants with previous experience working within a school office or managing cover arrangements. Experience using SIMS, CMIS, BROMCOM or ARBOR is essential.

Why work with Smile Education?
Smile Education are an agency with a difference. We are education specialists with a proven track record of supporting both experienced education professionals and those beginning their careers. We provide access to training and CPD opportunities and proudly work alongside a number of well-established schools and academy trusts across the local area. We are passionate about finding the right role for every candidate.

To be successful in your application, you should have experience in one or more of the following:
School Cover Manager
School office administration
Staff cover coordination
Using SIMS, CMIS, BROMCOM or ARBOR
Availability to join the school immediately and commit to a long-term position

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited List, Barred List, DBS and qualification checks.

SM1

LES

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications