Cover Supervision Coordinator – Oasis Academy Lord’s Hill
We are looking to appoint a well‑organised, motivated and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor Coordinator who will organise the daily cover arrangements for planned and unplanned staff absences. This is a key role in ensuring the daily smooth running of the school, therefore candidates must possess strong organisational and interpersonal skills, be flexible and demonstrate excellent administrative and IT skills. Candidates should also possess a calm and professional manner and relate well to young people as on occasion will be required to cover lessons.
We are a dynamic and vibrant academy with enthusiastic, committed, and high‑performing staff. Our mission is focused around entitling our students, staff and community to an exceptional education. Lord’s Hill is a wonderful place to work due to the excellent partnership we have with our students, their families and the wider community.
Job/Person Summary
You will be responsible for planning, coordinating and allocating daily cover arrangements for planned and unplanned staff absences. You will liaise with supply agencies, deploy internal staff and external supply teachers to their classes, administer room changes and any other cover as it arises during the day. You will provide proactive supervision and delivery of set lessons for absent teachers to support the continued progress of our students.
Key Skills
* Ability to remain calm and professional
* Confident communicator with excellent communication skills
* Good understanding of ICT, including effective use of the Office Suite programmes
* Ability to build good relationships with children and adults
* Ability to combine firmness with empathy
* Adaptable and able to work within a flexible and busy environment
Our Offer
* Term‑time only working, enabling a work‑life balance
* Fantastic training and development pathways with unlimited access to Apprenticeship Levy funding
* Local Government Pension Scheme membership (approx 20% employer contribution)
* Health Shield, Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health to support your health and wellbeing
* Free eye tests
* Generous Family Leave entitlement
* Cycle to Work scheme
* A genuine opportunity to make a difference in our fantastic community of children, parents and carers who deserve the best
* A wonderful team of friendly and supportive colleagues
Current NJC scale point and experience will be taken into consideration when determining starting salary.
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