At Engage Education Services, we’ve specialised in recruiting education staff to work in all kinds of roles in schools for over a decade. We’re currently looking for an enthusiastic School Cover Officer to work at a fantastic secondary school in Harrow.

Our team has built an excellent reputation in the local area, and we’re looking for more high-quality Cover Managers to work with these schools and ensure they continue to run smoothly.

We are looking for an innovative, efficient and cost-effective Cover Coordinator to lead the school on a long-term basis.

Hours: 7am - 1pm, Monday - Friday, term-time only

As the Cover Officer, you will be responsible for the teaching-related running of the school, as part of a dynamic school management team. Your duties as a Cover Officer can include:

• Plan cover for day, week, and half-term in advance taking into account staff absence and school events.
• Set daily cover and communicate this effectively with all staff, adjusting through the day where appropriate.
• Liaison with supply agencies and finance
• Supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of teachers. The primary focus when supervising will be to maintain good order and to keep students on task.
• The Cover Officer will need to respond to questions and generally assist students in undertaking set activities.
• Provide specialist support to the curriculum, including preparation, and organisation of resources and support to teaching staff and students when cover is not required.

• Sound experience in staff management and budgetary responsibilities.
• Experience in providing cover for absence
• An excellent working knowledge of ICT systems.

• We pay all our staff in line with the Agency Worker Regulations, meaning your pay will be equal to that of a permanent employee
• You will benefit from your own dedicated Engage consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance
• Receive a £50 Amazon voucher when you refer friends!

If you’re as excited about this role as we are, you can apply below - or get in touch with us directly.

If you’re not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately you have not been successful for this role. We have a lot of applications to our positions, so don’t be disheartened - you are still free to apply to one of our other vacancies that you may be more suited for. We will also keep your CV on file and continue to help you in your search for your next role.

All candidates will be required to undertake a valid enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance will be provided.

By applying for this role, you are consenting to Engage Education Ltd storing your personal details in our fully encrypted database, in line with GDPR requirements.

We look forward to hearing from you!