Cover Manager

COVER MANAGER
Priory Academy

Grade: H6

Actual salary: £25267 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week, term time + INSET

Start date: September 2026

Priory Academy are looking to appoint a Cover Manager, to join us in September 2026, to provide cover and support to classes, on behalf of absent teachers; along with the daily recording administration of cover. We are a forward-looking school with a strong reputation for catering for students from year 5 through to year 11.

The successful candidates will set themselves high personal standards and be keen to develop professionally to support the school’s creative curriculum approach to learning. Previous experience would be a distinct advantage but is not essential as training will be given.

Diversity: Scholars’ Education Trust is fully committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion. We want to attract and retain the very best staff in all areas of the trust, ensuring our staff body reflects the diversity of our students and local community.

Further details and application forms are available from HR at hr@scholarseducationtrust.co.uk, the Trust website www.scholarseducationtrust.co.uk or on 01727 734424. CVs will not be accepted.

Closing date: 23 June 2026, 9.00am

Interview date: TBC

We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

Scholars’ Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer. The trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Declaration of criminal offences

The trust is required to give you the opportunity to voluntarily declare convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings that are not ‘protected’ as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020). You will be provided with a criminal self-declaration form by the school if you are shortlisted for the post. All posts in schools are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If you are appointed you will be required to have an up to date Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Certificate. The existence of a criminal background does not automatically mean that you cannot be appointed but it may do so.