Cover Manager
Wath Academy, Rotherham, S63 7NW16 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
13 November 2026 at 9am
Date listed
28 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours per week, term time only + 2 inset days.
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- Band G: £33,119 - £35,570 FTE (Actual Salary: £28,391)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Wath Academy is seeking to appoint an organised, proactive and highly motivated Cover Manager to oversee the effective coordination of staff absence and daily cover arrangements across the Academy.
The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the Academy, managing and deploying the Cover Supervision Team, coordinating supply staff and ensuring that appropriate cover arrangements are in place to minimise disruption to students' learning.
We are looking for an individual with excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills, who can work effectively under pressure, respond confidently to changing priorities and build positive working relationships with colleagues at all levels.
Wath Academy already has a strong team of professionals delivering high-quality learning in and out of the classroom who work together to achieve our Trust Vision - Create a Multi Academy Trust where every child, colleague and community feels a strong sense of belonging, pride and purpose. We strive to build an education system that delivers excellent outcomes and creates a lasting, positive impact on the communities we serve.
If you are a motivated team player who shares our values and is committed to making a positive contribution to the Academy, we would welcome your application.
About You
The successful candidate will:
Have experience of managing and coordinating staff or resources within a busy working environment, ideally within an educational setting.
Demonstrate excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands and respond effectively to changing circumstances.
Be a confident and proactive problem-solver, able to make sound decisions under pressure to ensure the smooth running of the Academy.
Have strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships with colleagues, external agencies and other stakeholders.
Have experience of leading and motivating a team, promoting high standards of performance and professionalism.
Be confident using management information systems and maintaining accurate records, with excellent attention to detail.
Demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding, confidentiality and the welfare of young people.
Be flexible, resilient and adaptable, with a positive attitude, strong work ethic and a willingness to take initiative.
Share the Academy's values and commitment to providing a high-quality learning environment where all students can achieve their potential.
What the school offers its staff
About Place Partnership
This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking and ambitious organisation, driven by a genuine passion for the wellbeing, care, and education of young people.
Place Partnership was formed in September 2026 following the voluntary merger of two strong and successful Trusts in South and West Yorkshire: Maltby Learning Trust, established in 2014, and Accord Multi Academy Trust, founded in 2016. At the heart of Place Partnership is a commitment to building a culture where people feel valued, take pride in their place, and hold high expectations because everyone matters. At Place Partnership we are dedicated to providing high-quality education which ensures that every child is given the opportunity to achieve their full potential.
We invest in our people through extensive professional learning and development opportunities, and we recognise that our people are our greatest strength. As such, we offer a comprehensive suite of benefits as part of our commitment to wellbeing and professional growth. Here are a few examples of employee benefits that focus on our employees Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing:
Membership to either the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme
Technology scheme via SmartTech*
Access to an extensive discounts platform via ‘Place Plus’
Access to an industry leading Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner through Corporate Paid Healthcare Cash Plans
Access to health and wellbeing services, with the ability to claim money back for essential healthcare such as prescriptions, optical and dental care through Corporate Paid Healthcare Cash Plans.
Cycle to Work Scheme*
Free, on-site parking at every site
Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings
*restrictions apply
For full details of our employee benefit package, please see our recruitment pack.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Maltby Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Wath Academy
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 2104 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Wath Academy website
- Email address
- bhawke@wathacademy.com
We are a very popular 11-18 Academy within the Maltby Learning Trust with over 2000 students on roll, including over 400 students in the Sixth Form. I believe Wath Academy has the potential to be one of the best schools in the country and I genuinely believe it can become a beacon of education excellence.
Arranging a visit to Wath Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email bhawke@wathacademy.com.
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