Cover Manager and School Administrator
Millthorpe School, York, North Yorkshire, YO23 1WFThis job expired on 7 June 2026 – see similar jobs
Job start date
7 September 2026
Closing date
7 June 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
22 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 37 hours per week Term time only
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Grade 6 Level 1-4 (£28,394 to £30,976 per annum) reduced pro rata, pay award pending
Actual salary
- Actual annual salary £24,397.00 to £26,615.53
What skills and experience we're looking for
Millthorpe School is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team as Cover Manager and School Administrator. You will ensure that the lessons of absent teachers are covered effectively and efficiently by planning and organising the schedule for cover lessons, utilising internal and external supply staff as appropriate. The role also includes undertaking a range of administrative and reception duties as required.
We are looking for someone highly organised, self-motivated, solution focused and who welcomes the opportunity to use their initiative. You will be approachable, have strong IT skills and will have experience of managing and maintaining accurate records.
The successful candidate will be adaptable, flexible and able to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders, including students, parents/families, staff and external agencies as required. You will have experience of working in an administrative role and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Experience of dealing with adults and/or children face-to-face would be an advantage. Although experience of working in a school is desirable, what is more important is your genuine passion for working in a child-centred environment, ensuring pupils’ needs are always put first.
In order to make cover arrangements in good time for the school day, you would be required to start work by 6.45am each day.
The trust will be undertaking a job evaluation exercise in the near future and, therefore, the grade for this position may change.
Further information about the school can be found on the school website: https://millthorpeschool.co.uk/
An application form and further details are available to download from the Trust website: https://excellearningtrust.org.uk/careers/
Please email completed applications to recruitment@elt.org.uk for the attention of Kavina Rothenburg, Principal
Interviews will be held during the week commencing 15 June 2026.
Excel Learning Trust reserves the right to close advertisements early. Advertisements will therefore close at midnight either on the advertised closing date, or at the point the decision has been taken to close the advertisement early. Applicants will be invited for interview once suitable applications are received, therefore early applications are strongly encouraged and advised.
What the school offers its staff
In return, we can offer a supportive working environment, with colleagues who care deeply, are experts in their fields and who are passionate about what they do. We also offer a range of staff benefits, and further details regarding our benefits and information about our Trust can be found on our website.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Excel Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Millthorpe School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1033 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Millthorpe School website
- Email address
- recruitment@elt.org.uk
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