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United Kingdom, Whitstable Employment contract 25561.00 - 26953.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted July 02, 2026
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Job Description
The Whitstable School is seeking a dedicated and proactive Cover Manager to lead our daily cover operations and ensure the smooth running of the school day. This is a pivotal role within our school. Every morning, you will be the architect of the school's daily schedule, managing staff absences, deploying resources efficiently and ensuring that our students' learning is never disrupted. When you aren't orchestrating the morning cover schedule, you will be leading a dedicated team of Cover Supervisors and stepping into the classroom yourself to deliver pre-prepared lessons.
Job Responsibility
Act as first point of contact for staff absences each morning
organise, allocate and publish daily cover schedule using Bromcom
work with SLT to flag staffing challenges, manage cover budgets and plan for pre-arranged absences
support, guide and manage team of internal Cover Supervisors
personally cover lessons when required
liaise with external supply agencies to secure temporary staff
Requirements
Highly organised
unflappable under pressure
natural problem solver
ability to lead daily cover operations
experience in managing staff absences
resource deployment skills
classroom management
ability to deliver pre-prepared lessons
What we offer
Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution
Enhanced Maternity Pay
Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC Scheme
Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
Access to training and development
On-site Parking
Discounts with local and national retailers, cinemas and restaurants