Cover Manager

Saint Gregory's Catholic College, Bath, Somerset, BA2 8PA

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  8 February 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  27 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Grade 6 SCP 18-22
• Additional allowances:

  Grade 6 SCP 18-22

Cover Manager job summary

Post: Cover Manager

Start date: As soon as possible

Contract type: Permanent, Term time only plus 5 INSET days.

Hours: Monday - Friday. Hours of work between 25-37 hours per week, to be discussed with the successful candidate. Typical working window of 7am-4pm with some flexibility by agreement.

Salary: Grade 6 SCP 18-22 £27,095-£28,953 actual (based on 37 hours), £31,537-£33,699 FTE.

Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 8 February 2026.

Interview date: Wednesday 11 February 2026. We reserve the right to interview earlier than this date.

Our students are amazing. They are clever, kind and a joy to work with. They inspire, challenge and drive us as professionals to deliver the highest standards of education and care; to fill their school life with academic rigour, compassion and laughter. School is a busy and varied place of work, but as a team, we work together to reach out, find solutions and truly make a difference in the lives of young people.

We are looking for an individual, who is confident in their use of computer MIS systems and data management, who excels at multitasking with excellent time management and attention to detail, to join our school as our Cover Manager. This is a fabulous opportunity to join our school in a role that is critical to the school’s fundamental operations.

You do not need to have worked as a Cover Manager before, although of course we also welcome applications from experienced professionals seeking a new career challenge.

Why you should join St Gregory’s:

We passionately believe that every child can discover their own remarkable place in the world and the contribution that you bring to our school deserves its own rewards. As a member of our team, you can expect:

To join a supportive and friendly team

A supportive employer that will work with you to meet your working needs

Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme

A positive and innovative learning culture where well-being and workload are effectively managed

A vibrant and dynamic student body that deserves the very best in teaching and support

Professional support to help you develop your career

Free Parking

The opportunity to take an unpaid “career break” after five years of continuous service

Safeguarding Statement

St. Gregory's Catholic College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practices and appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory professional references, qualification verification, overseas certificates of good conduct and social media check.

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

We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

We follow safer recruitment practices and appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory professional references, qualification verification, overseas certificates of good conduct and the right to work in the UK.

All staff are expected to undertake comprehensive child protection training and must share in the school’s commitment to the safeguarding and wellbeing of our students and staff.

A copy of the Safer Recruitment Policy and our CP Policy can be found on our website at www.st-gregorys.org.uk/useful-information/key-documents.

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 Saint Gregory's Catholic College

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1005 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Saint Gregory's Catholic College website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/saint-gregory-s-catholic-college

Our school is an 11-18 voluntary aided Catholic school in Bath with approximately 1050 students.
In 2019 we were recognised once again as an ‘Outstanding’ secondary school in our Section 48 Diocesan Inspection, highlighting our school as a flourishing educational community where every child is valued and encouraged to grow as individuals.
In November 2022, our first Ofsted inspection since July 2013 recognised St Gregory’s as Good overall with outstanding judgements for Behaviour and Attitudes and Personal Development.

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