Cover Manager
other jobs , Academics
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- England,South East,Hampshire,Southampton
- Full Time, Permanent
- £25,000 - £27,000 per annum
Job Description:
Lead Cover Supervisor - Secondary School (Southampton)
Full-Time | Term-Time Only | Permanent
Start Date: January 2026 (or earlier)
A forward-thinking secondary school in Southampton is seeking a highly organised Lead Cover Supervisor to join their team. This is a key operational role, overseeing daily cover arrangements for planned and unplanned staff absences to ensure the smooth running of the school day.
Key Responsibilities:
* Coordinate and manage daily staff cover
* Liaise with supply agencies and deploy internal cover staff
* Organise room changes and timetable adjustments
* Supervise classes during teacher absences, following provided lesson plans
* Maintain a positive, productive classroom environment
About You:
* Excellent organisational and administrative skills
* Calm, professional and able to work under pressure
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* Confident working with young people in a classroom setting
What the School Offers:
* Term-time only working pattern
* High-quality training and professional development
* Health and wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme
* Generous family-friendly leave and cycle-to-work scheme
* A supportive, collaborative school community
This role would suit an experienced Cover Supervisor, school administrator, or a highly organised individual seeking a rewarding position in education.
Apply today to be considered for the Lead Cover Supervisor role in Southampton.
Full-Time | Term-Time Only | Permanent
Start Date: January 2026 (or earlier)
A forward-thinking secondary school in Southampton is seeking a highly organised Lead Cover Supervisor to join their team. This is a key operational role, overseeing daily cover arrangements for planned and unplanned staff absences to ensure the smooth running of the school day.
Key Responsibilities:
* Coordinate and manage daily staff cover
* Liaise with supply agencies and deploy internal cover staff
* Organise room changes and timetable adjustments
* Supervise classes during teacher absences, following provided lesson plans
* Maintain a positive, productive classroom environment
About You:
* Excellent organisational and administrative skills
* Calm, professional and able to work under pressure
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* Confident working with young people in a classroom setting
What the School Offers:
* Term-time only working pattern
* High-quality training and professional development
* Health and wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme
* Generous family-friendly leave and cycle-to-work scheme
* A supportive, collaborative school community
This role would suit an experienced Cover Supervisor, school administrator, or a highly organised individual seeking a rewarding position in education.
Apply today to be considered for the Lead Cover Supervisor role in Southampton.
Job number 3118641
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Company Details:
, Academics
Company size: 51-200 employees
Industry: Staffing and Recruiting
Academics is a UK and International market leading teacher recruitment consultancy, specialising in long-term contract, short-term supply and permanen...