Cover Manager

Sheffield, South Yorkshire
£26486 - £28756 per annum
Education
Full Time

Cover Manager / School Administrator

📍 North Sheffield School
💼 27 hours per week | Term Time + 1 Week | Immediate start available
💰 £26,486 – £28,756 actual salary (NJC Grade 5 £30,024-£32,597 FTE)

🕒 Working Hours:

  • Monday – Thursday: 07:15 – 15:15
  • Friday: 07:15 – 14:45
  • 40 weeks per year (term time + 1 flexible “floating” week)

No school experience needed – just strong organisation skills

A welcoming North Sheffield School is seeking a highly organised and proactive individual to join as a Cover Manager / Administrator.

This is the perfect role for someone who thrives on being busy, enjoys problem-solving, and can confidently manage multiple priorities.


Why Apply?

✅ Competitive term-time salary with excellent work-life balance
✅ No previous school experience required – full training provided
✅ Clear working hours (finish early Fridays!)
✅ Friendly and supportive team environment
✅ Varied, fast-paced role where every day is different
✅ Make a real impact supporting students and staff


About the Role

You’ll take the lead on organising daily staff cover, ensuring lessons are always staffed and the school runs smoothly.

Alongside this, you’ll support wider school administration, making you a key part of the school’s operations team.

This is a fast-paced role where organisation is critical – you’ll be coordinating multiple moving parts and responding to last-minute changes with confidence.


Key Responsibilities

  • Coordinate daily staff cover for planned and unplanned absences
  • Produce and distribute clear daily cover schedules
  • Communicate with teaching staff and senior leaders
  • React quickly to last-minute changes and staffing needs
  • Maintain accurate records and admin systems
  • Support wider administrative tasks across the school

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is:

✅ Highly organised and excellent at managing multiple tasks (essential)
✅ Comfortable working in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
✅ Calm, reliable, and able to think on their feet
✅ A strong communicator who can work with a range of people
✅ Proactive and solutions-focused

💡 You do NOT need previous school experience
💡 Ideal for candidates from admin, scheduling, coordination, logistics, or customer service roles


Safeguarding

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check will be required.


Apply Now

If you’re an organised, capable individual who enjoys a varied day and can confidently “spin plates,” we’d love to hear from you.

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