Cover Coordinator

Summary:

Cover Coordinator role with a school seeking organized and proactive staff to manage cover arrangements across all phases.

About the School:

A school dedicated to providing an exceptional learning experience, blending international education with local traditions to create a diverse and inclusive community.

The Opportunity:

As a Cover Coordinator, you will be responsible for managing staff cover arrangements across all phases of the school, ensuring minimal disruption to learning and maintaining a smooth continuation of teaching during staff absences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and organize all cover needs for the entire school (EYFS to Secondary).
• Ensure fair and equitable distribution of cover duties across available teaching staff.
• Receive, review, and respond to absence notifications and emails from staff.
• Communicate clearly with relevant teachers about their assigned cover responsibilities.
• Check schedules of absent staff and create a cover schedule accordingly.
• Match cover teachers with classes that align as closely as possible with their skill sets and subject knowledge.
• Personally cover between 4–5 lessons per day when needed to ensure continuity of learning.
• Check that absent staff have uploaded lesson plans and materials to the relevant Google Cover Classrooms.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• A good honors degree (2:1 or above)
• Prior experience in a school setting
• Understanding of curriculum requirements across multiple key stages

Preferred

• Teaching qualification
• Experience in managing or coordinating cover
• Familiarity with Google Workspace (especially Google Classroom)

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• Supportive and collaborative work environment