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Cover Manager

Job Posted: 15 hours ago

Salary: £ 25,000 - 27,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Southampton, Hampshire

Expire in: a month

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

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