Cover Manager

Job title:

Cover Manager

Location:

Sheffield Springs Academy, Hurlfield Road, Sheffield, S12 2SF

Starting salary: FTE £37,018.00 gross per annum prorata (actual of £31,942.26) starting salary.

Contract:

Permanent

Hours of work:
Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, 39working weeks.

Start date:

As soon as possible.

We are seeking to appoint a diligent and proactive individual for the position of Cover Manager at Sheffield Springs Academy.

The successful post holder will manage cover for day to day, short-termand long-term absences for teaching and support staff to minimise disruption tothe effective running of the academy.

This role is key in supporting the day-to-day running of the academy. It is important for you to be confident inthe use of IT and in using a variety of software packages and Arbor (Management Information System). Training will be provided.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an Ofsted rated ‘Good’ academy. The academy is part of United Learning, anational group of schools and academies.

Sheffield Springs Academy is an 11-16 school. As part of United Learning our aim istobring out ‘the Best in Everyone’ and we continuously strive to ensure thatstudents and staff have every opportunity to succeed, with their potentialdeveloped to the utmost. Our school hasmotivated, ambitious students with a high percentage of our students going onto attend Russell group universities.

You will be working with an established team to deliver acomprehensive, professional and customer-focused service. Excellent interpersonal and organisation skills are essential. The successful candidate will ideally be able to work independently as well as part of a team.

Confidence in using appropriate IT packages is essential, alongside the abilityto communicate with a diverse range of stakeholders.

Please note the working hours for the role is 07:10 – 15:10

Monday to Friday. There can be a business need to complete work after 15:10during term time.

United Learning isone of the largest and most successful Trusts in the country who offersunrivalled Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and training, includingopportunities for nationwide networking.

The city of Sheffield itself is a vibrantplace to live and work with two universities and a range of entertainmentopportunities alongside the access to the beautiful Peak District within a 20minute commute. Quality of life isroutinely ranked highly and it is one of the greenest cities in Europe:
Welcome to Sheffield

We are looking for someone who is:

• Reliable, highly motivated and self-driven.
• Experienced with an excellent knowledge and understanding of cover.
• Keen on attention todetail, has high standards and takes pride in their work.
• A team player with strong communication skills.

We will offer you:

• Highly competitive salary.
• Excellent facilities and resources.
• Access to an outstanding professional development programme.
• Polite, respectfuland dedicated students who want to learn and fulfil their potential.
• A respectful working environment.
• Colleagues who aresupportive, friendly and who are committed to each other’s professional development.
• A chance to become part of one of the largest groups of academies in the country.
• Opportunities to work collaboratively with colleagues in other schools within the Yorkshire clusterand across United Learning.
• Excellent employee benefits which include a highly sought-after pension scheme with high employer contributions.
• Access to trainingthrough the Apprenticeship Levy.
• Perkbox benefits platform.
• We are open to requests for flexible or part-time working; and we encourage open and regularconversations about work-life balance.

If you possess these qualities and share the academy’s vision then wewill be delighted to hear from you. Please refer to the job description andperson specification for further details.

The closing date for this post is23:59 Friday 04 September 2026.

United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employees will, in accordance with statutoryguidance, be subject to a comprehensive checking process including referencesfrom current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list.