Cover Manager

Cover Manager

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary Range: Grade 6, SCP
23 – SCP
25 £ 34,434.00 - £36,363.00 FTE (pro rata £30,422.00 - £32,127.00)

Working Type: Full Time 37 hours per week, 39 working weeks, 45.942 paid weeks

Base: Hetton Academy, North Road, Hetton-le-Hole, Houghton-le-Spring DH5 9JZ

This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

We are seeking an organised, proactive and enthusiastic Cover Manager to play a key role in the smooth day‑to‑day running of our academy. Working in a fast‑paced environment, you will oversee the daily coordination of staff cover, manage Cover Supervisors, liaise with supply agencies and ensure lessons continue with minimal disruption.

• Coordinate daily staff cover and manage Cover Supervisors
• Liaise with supply agencies to secure appropriate cover staff
• Ensure lessons continue with minimal disruption during teacher absences
• Supervise whole classes while maintaining high‑quality learning
• Manage student behaviour and support teaching staff
• Support academy leaders and teaching staff to maintain smooth operations

• Proven organisational, communication and problem‑solving skills
• Experience in staff coordination or similar role
• Commitment to safeguarding and the wellbeing of students

• Opportunity to work and progress across the family of schools
• Chance to apply for leadership roles within the Trust
• Support and expertise of Director of Subjects
• Full programme of support and development
• Comprehensive professional development programme through the NET Staff College

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. The Trust is committed to considering flexible working requests and to safer recruitment practice, with enhanced disclosure and barring service checks.

For more information, please contact Charlotte Taylor, PA to the Principal & Office Manager, at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).