Cover Manager

Job Description:

Job Title: Cover Manager
Location: Rugby
Salary: Band G SCP 11-14 (£24,598 - £26,683 Actual Salary)
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent (37 hours per week, Term Time Only plus additional term-time days)
Start Date: March/April 2026

An organised and proactive Cover Manager is required to oversee the coordination of daily staff absence cover while also delivering pre-planned lessons across a range of subjects and year groups.
This is a varied role combining operational management with classroom delivery. The successful candidate will ensure continuity of learning by organising effective cover arrangements each morning and stepping into lessons where required.
The position plays a vital part in maintaining a calm, structured and productive learning environment across the school.

• Coordinate and manage daily cover arrangements for teaching staff absence.
• Deploy internal cover staff and liaise with external agencies to secure supply staff when required.
• Begin work at 7:00am to prepare and publish the daily cover schedule by 8:00am.
• Deliver pre-prepared lessons across a variety of subjects at KS3 and KS4.
• Maintain high expectations of behaviour and ensure students remain engaged and on task.
• Act as the main point of contact for supply agencies and cover staff.
• Provide clear communication and guidance regarding cover arrangements.
• Maintain accurate records of staff absence and cover provision using relevant systems.
• Monitor the effectiveness of cover arrangements and provide reports where required.
• Ensure all safeguarding procedures are followed and report concerns immediately to the Designated Safeguarding Lead.

• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to respond effectively in a fast-paced and changing environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confidence delivering lessons to secondary-aged students.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in record-keeping.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience using management information systems (MIS) or cover software (desirable).
• Professional, reliable and punctual approach to work.
• Clear understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and commitment to student welfare.

Desirable:

• Experience as a Cover Supervisor, HLTA or Unqualified Teacher.
• Previous experience working in a secondary school environment.
• Interest in progressing into a teaching career.
• QTS is not essential.

• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Valuable classroom experience across multiple subjects and year groups.
• A varied role combining leadership responsibility with direct student engagement.

We are highly experienced recruitment specialists operating in the Education Sector. We work with exceptionally talented candidates whom we place into outstanding opportunities. As an independent agency, we're agile and responsive, ensuring your career goals are met.

If you're a passionate education professional looking for your next opportunity, apply today. Interviews and placements are moving quickly.
We are currently working with numerous vacancies so if this position is not quite for you please do send us your CV to discuss other opportunities more suitable to your requirements.

Clarence Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will need an enhanced DBS check in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025.