Cover Manager

Job title Cover Manager Salary Grade 6 point 9 - Actual salary: £15,865.11 [£27,254 FTE/Full year] Location Worthing High School Contract Worthing High School Permanent - Part-time position - 7 am – 12 noon - 25 hours per week - Monday to Friday 39 weeks per year (Term time only) Accountability Reports to the SLT line manager Role description To be responsible for, and in liaison with the SLT line manager, ensuring lessons are covered daily due to staff sickness or other absence. Taking calls from staff and recording reasons for absence on the Trust’s MIS (SIMS and Every). Managing supply staff logistics within agreed budget limits. Qualifications and Experience Educated to GCSE Standard (A*-C) or equivalent, including English and Maths Skills, Knowledge and Experience Proven organisational and time-management skills High level of accuracy and attention to detail Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines Ability to manage confidential information appropriately Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office, specifically Google, Outlook, Word and Excel Excellent communication and interpersonal skills For an initial discussion or for further information, please contact Elena Elsam, Director of People on eelsam@sdetrust.netKey Responsibilities The key responsibilities for the role are detailed below, and in addition the role will include other reasonable duties as determined by the Headteacher 1. Daily Operations Operate and manage an organised cover system daily to ensure all lessons for absent teachers and departments are covered. 7am cut off for staff to call in. Liaise with Cover Supervisor team, allocating work to the team, and arranging for supply teachers to come in if necessary. Monitor to check completion of tasks. Ensure cover work is present in the correct folders and liaise with Heads of Department to resolve any issues. Set cover work as necessary. Arrange and provide a morning briefing for external supply teachers, including signing