Cover Manager –Secondary
Slough
Full-time
September 2025
We’re looking for a confident, organised, and people-savvy Cover Manager to join a dynamic secondary school in Slough. You’ll be the go-to person for all things cover—making sure every classroom has the right teacher at the right time.
What you’ll be doing:
- Managing the daily cover rota for teaching staff
- Liaising with agencies and supply staff
- Coordinating internal staff and timetables
- Maintaining absence records and reporting to SLT
- Supporting the smooth running of the school day
- Covering lessons
Who we’re looking for:
- A confident communicator who can juggle a packed diary
- Previous school admin or cover supervisor experience
- Knowledge of SIMS or similar school systems
This Slough-based school is part of a well-regarded trust, known for its supportive SLT, positive culture, and commitment to staff wellbeing. You’ll be part of a team that genuinely works together—and celebrates each win.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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