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Job Title: School Cover Manager
Location: Camden, North London
Job Type: Full-time, Term Time Only
Industry: Education and Training
Salary: £100 – £150 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: September 2025
Choice Teachers is seeking an organised and proactive Cover Manager to join a thriving secondary school in Camden. This is a key role within the school’s support team, responsible for overseeing daily cover arrangements for both planned and unplanned staff absences. The successful candidate will play a central role in ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and high standards of teaching continuity.
About the Role:
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Coordinate the daily allocation of internal and external staff to cover absences
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Manage communication with supply agencies and school leadership regarding cover needs
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Organise schedules, timetables, and room allocations for cover teachers and supervisors
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Lead and manage a team of Cover Supervisors, ensuring quality of cover provision
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Step in to provide classroom cover when necessary
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Maintain accurate records and handle confidential staff information appropriately
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Communicate effectively with teaching and support staff, ensuring minimal disruption to learning
The Ideal Candidate Will:
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Have experience in school administration or a similar coordination role
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Be highly organised, with excellent attention to detail
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Be confident using school management systems (e.g. SIMS or similar)
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Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills
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Be adaptable, solution-focused, and able to work under pressure
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Be comfortable working independently and as part of a team
Why Work with Choice Teachers?
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Competitive pay rates and flexible payment options
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Access to long-term, temp-to-perm and permanent roles
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Experienced and approachable education consultants
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Simple registration process
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£100 referral bonus for successful recommendations
Easily Commutable From:
Euston, King’s Cross, Camden Town, Holloway, Islington, Kentish Town, Archway, Finsbury Park (Northern Line, Overground, Thameslink, Victoria Line, and multiple bus routes)
Not quite the right fit?
If this role isn’t quite what you’re looking for, but you’re a qualified teacher or school support staff seeking work, we may still be able to help. Choice Teachers work with a wide range of schools across London.
Call Louis on 0208 103 7707 or email louis@choiceteachers.com to discuss other opportunities or to register your interest.