Cover Co-Ordinator – Polam Hall School (Woodard Academies Trust)

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Cover Co‑ordinator

To coordinate the provision of teaching cover (and break and classroom support cover) in both primary and secondary phases of the school.

To organise replacement cover as and when required by examining internal resources and liaising with the Cover Supervisors, as well as contacting designated supply agencies as required.

To act as a Cover Supervisor as and when required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the provision of teaching cover across primary and secondary phases.
• Organise replacement cover by assessing internal resources and liaising with Cover Supervisors.
• Contact designated supply agencies as needed.
• Act as a Cover Supervisor when required.

Qualifications

• Experience of managing pupils, ideally across varying ages, in an education setting.
• Behaviour management skills and experience.
• Good understanding of the curriculum.
• Working knowledge of management information systems (e.g. Arbor) and timetabling.
• Some people‑management experience.
• Organised individual with excellent problem‑solving abilities, good communication skills and a can‑do attitude.

Contract Details

Term‑time only, 42.5 hours per week (7.30 am – 4.30 pm, Monday‑Friday, 37 weeks).

Salary: £28,506 (Grade F) – £30,024 (FTE) with progression.

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