PA to Senior Leadership Team / Cover Manager – Secondary School
About Us
Milk Education is more than a supply partner – we’re a community for educators. Join us and gain access to training, personal development opportunities, and ongoing support. We’re currently recruiting for a PA to the Senior Leadership Team / Cover Manager to join one of our partner secondary schools in the Peak District on a full-time basis, starting ASAP.
This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and proactive individual to become a key member of the school’s support staff team. Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team, you’ll provide high-quality PA support while managing the day‑to‑day cover arrangements across the school. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, has excellent organisational skills, and can manage multiple priorities while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.
Your main responsibilities will include
- Providing comprehensive PA support to members of the Senior Leadership Team.
- Managing diaries, meetings, correspondence, and confidential documentation.
- Coordinating the daily cover rota and arranging appropriate cover for staff absences.
- Liaising with supply agencies and internal staff to secure suitable classroom cover.
- Maintaining accurate staff absence and cover records.
- Welcoming and coordinating supply staff, ensuring they have the information required for the school day.
- Acting as a key point of contact for staff, visitors, parents, and external agencies.
- Supporting the wider administration team to ensure the smooth day‑to‑day running of the school.
Requirements or Skills
- Previous experience as a PA, Executive Assistant, Cover Manager, or in a senior administrative role.
- Excellent organisational and time‑management skills with the ability to prioritise a busy workload.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- A professional, confidential, and proactive approach.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Experience using school management systems such as SIMS, Arbor, or Bromcom is desirable.
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one through Milk Education).
Benefits
- Competitive rates of pay with temp‑to‑perm routes available.
- Speedy registration process & fast‑track compliance – APSCo Compliance+ accredited for the highest safer recruitment standards.
- Flexible working options where applicable.
- Culture‑matched placements – we take the time to understand you and find schools that fit your values and strengths.
- Priority Partnership school network – access to trusted schools who work with us long‑term on staffing, enrichment and community initiatives.
- 5+ CPD courses completed before placement with access to further accredited training through Milk Academy.
- FREE Educator Wellbeing resources and access to our community hub.
- School Preparation Pack with handover notes and insightful school guides.
- 24/7 support from your personal consultant, directly through their work mobile phone to ensure your journey is personal.
This role is paid within the advertised pay scale. Your starting rate will be determined by your qualifications, relevant experience, and the requirements of the assignment.
Interested?
Click Apply Now or get in touch to discuss the role in more detail.
Phone: 0114 437 2007
Email: harry.buttery@milk-education.co.uk
Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are APSCo Compliance+ accredited, meeting the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education and APSCo guidelines.
Milk Education is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. By applying, you agree to our Privacy Policy, available on our website. Milk Education is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.
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