Cover Administrator

Erdington Academy, Birmingham, West Midlands, B24 8RE

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  asap

• Closing date

  6 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  23 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: actual salary £24729-£25949 (Term Time Only)

Cover Administrator job summary

Erdington Academy are looking for a Cover Administrator to coordinate and manage the daily cover arrangements of the academy, ensuring that staff absences are effectively covered to minimise disruption to teaching and learning.

The postholder will provide high-quality administrative support to the academy's operational functions, contributing to the smooth day-to-day running of the school and offering flexible administrative assistance to departments and leaders as required.

A 7 am start essential, as the role will be a combination of managing the day to day cover of the academy and daily administration tasks that enable the effective operations of the academy.

Responsibilities will include:

Receiving and recording absence notifications

Coordinator and administer all daily cover arrangement for teaching staff absences

Utilising the Supply Bank platform effectively to meet the academy’s day-to-day cover requirements

We believe that every child should leave school proud of the young adult they have become, and that every youngster attending our Trust deserves the opportunity to thrive in an atmosphere where high expectation meet endless possibilities. Applicants will join a well-led and motivated team committed to continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will have high level administrator experience preferably in a school environment.

In return we will offer you:

Perkbox example benefits;

Discounts at nationwide retailers

Gym discount

Cinema discounts

Employee assistance programme

Up to 4 structured counselling sessions per year

A MAT wide focus on staff well-being

This is an ideal opportunity for a colleague who is ambitious, creative and enthusiastic about helping students to learn in a strong supportive environment.

Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will therefore be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) as well as providing evidence of qualifications.

 

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of[1]offenders-act-1974

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust iscommitted to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will therefore be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) as well as providing evidence of qualifications.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Erdington Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 904 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Erdington Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/erdington-academy

Since joining the Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust in 2016, Erdington Academy has been on an improvement journey to ensure that all students, regardless of background, have the opportunity to realise their ambitions. Located in the north of Birmingham, we serve students from Years 7 to 11 from the local area. We focus on participation and engagement through high-quality teaching and genuine care for our community. With an Ofsted rating of Good, we’re determined to become Outstanding – and we want you to help take us there.

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