Location Sheffield Park Academy
Salary: £32,589 gross per annum (pro rata)
Job details
Salary: £32,589 gross per annum pro rata (actual of £28,120.55)
Location: Sheffield Park Academy, Beaumont Road North, Sheffield, S2 1SN
Starting salary: £32,589 gross per annum pro rata (actual of £28,120.55)
Contract: Permanent
Hours of work: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, 39 working weeks.
Start date: As soon as possible.
Sheffield Park Academy is seeking to appoint a diligent and proactive individual for the position of Cover Manager.
The successful post holder will manage cover for day‑to‑day, short‑term and long‑term absences for teaching and support staff to minimise disruption to the effective running of the academy. This role supports the day‑to‑day running. You should be confident in the use of IT and a variety of software packages and Arbor (Management Information System). Training will be provided. You will also need to be confident and experienced covering lessons as part of the role when required.
The working hours for the role are 07:10 – 15:10 Monday to Friday. There may be a business need to complete work after 15:10 during term time.
We are looking for someone who is:
- Reliable, highly motivated and self‑driven.
- Experienced with an excellent knowledge and understanding of cover.
- Attention to detail, high standards and takes pride in work.
- A team player with strong communication skills.
We will offer you:
- Highly competitive salary, above national scales.
- Excellent facilities and resources.
- Access to an outstanding professional development programme.
- Eight extra INSET days for planning.
- At least one personal leave day a year.
- Polite, respectful students who want to learn and fulfil potential.
- Supportive, friendly colleagues committed to professional development.
- A chance to become part of one of the largest groups of academies in the country.
- Opportunities to collaborate with colleagues in other schools within the Yorkshire cluster and across United Learning.
- Excellent employee benefits, including a highly sought‑after pension scheme with high employer contributions.
- Access to training through the Apprenticeship Levy.
- Flexibility for part‑time or flexible working, encouraging work‑life balance discussions.
The closing date for this post is midnight, Sunday 14 June 2026. Interviews will take place soon after the closing date.
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 statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list.
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