Cover Manager – West Coventry Academy

West Coventry Academy is seeking to appoint an organised, proactive and highly reliable Cover Manager to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for a member of staff who is looking to develop their career within a dynamic and supportive school environment.

Hours: 7:30am – 1:30pm Monday – Friday.

Key Responsibilities

• Liaise with supply agencies to secure external cover staff.
• Communicate cover arrangements effectively to staff each day.
• Maintain accurate records of staff absences and cover provided.
• Organise and manage daily staff cover arrangements for teaching and support staff absences.
• Maintain and update the cover timetable using the academy’s management information systems.
• Support wider administrative and operational functions of the academy where required.

What You’ll Need To Succeed

• Be highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be able to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
• Have strong administrative and IT skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to prioritise and manage competing demands.

What You’ll Get In Return

• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Professional development and career progression opportunities.
• A strong culture of staff wellbeing and support.
• Term‑time working, supporting a positive work–life balance.

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