Cover Manager
Holcombe Grammar School, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6JB3 days remaining to apply
Start date details
October 2024
Closing date
29 September 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
17 September 2024
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- £24,408 - £28,338 for hours and weeks stated
What skills and experience we're looking for
Due to the in-school promotion of the previous post holder, we are currently recruiting a Cover Manager to join Holcombe Grammar School. You willbe responsible for the management of the schools cover on a daily basis, encompassing the management of our team of cover supervisors both permanent and relief, and supply teachers.
The successful candidate will organise and administer cover for absent teachers, liaising with supply agencies as necessary. The Cover Manager will ensure the Senior Leadership Team are made aware of teacher absences, maintaining attendance records for staff. They will also monitor and report on use of the Supply Cover Budget on a regular basis.
The Cover Manager will also be responsible for the recruitment, induction, training, attendance and performance of the Cover Supervisor Team, and will undertake the duties of a Cover Supervisor when required.
This is a great opportunity if you are considering pursuing a career as a teacher.
What the school offers its staff
What our Trust will offer you:
- Competitive Pay Scales: Our TSAT pay scales exceed national standards.
- Collaborative Support: Benefit from resources, mentoring, and school visits across the Trust to enhance your teaching and learning.
- Professional Development: Explore excellent CPD opportunities, including tailored programs for Early Career, Middle, and Senior Leadership.
- Pension Scheme Membership: Secure your future with membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Fitness and Wellness: Enjoy reduced membership fees for our fully-equipped fitness suite and classes, conveniently located at New Horizons Children’s Academy and Rochester Grammar School.
- Staff Wellbeing Focus: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, and eye care vouchers.
- Convenient Parking: Park for free in our staff car park.
- TSAT Benefits portal: a one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including employee discounts, dental cover, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym membership.
- TSTARS Staff Recognition: Be part of our Staff Recognition Programme, with seasonal rewards for all staff.
- Refer a Friend: Spread the word and benefit from our Refer a Friend Scheme
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Applying for the job
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About Holcombe Grammar School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1033 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Holcombe Grammar School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- Donna.Read@holcombegrammar.tsat.uk
Holcombe Grammar School, part of The Thinking Schools Academy Trust, is an ambitious and supportive inclusive learning community, where life chances are transformed. We are a selective 11-18 boys’ school with a large and expanding mixed Sixth Form.
At Holcombe Grammar School our aim is that students develop into successful, well rounded, confident young people who are equipped with the academic and life skills necessary to thrive in the modern world.
Whatever an individual’s background, we strive to ensure that our highly capable students are given the academic and intellectual tools to help them structure their thinking and learning effectively.
“Pupils at Holcombe Grammar School … experience an inclusive, welcoming and supportive environment in school. The school community takes opportunities to celebrate its diversity often.” Ofsted March 2024
Arranging a visit to Holcombe Grammar School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email Donna.Read@holcombegrammar.tsat.uk.
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