Cover Coordinator – B28 (Full-Time)

Location: B28
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Full-Time (Monday-Friday)
Working Hours: 7:00am – 3:00pm
Experience Required: Must be experienced in school cover coordination

Monarch Education is seeking an organised, proactive, and experienced Cover Coordinator to join a well-established secondary school in the B28 area. This full-time role plays a vital part in ensuring the smooth day‑to‑day running of the school by overseeing all aspects of staff cover and daily timetabling coordination.

The school is known for its supportive leadership team, positive staff culture, and strong operational systems, making it an excellent environment for an experienced coordinator looking for a stable and rewarding long-term position.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate daily staff cover, ensuring all lessons are appropriately allocated.
• Liaise with teaching staff, support staff, senior leaders, and external agencies to organise internal and external cover.
• Maintain accurate records and update internal systems with staff absences, cover assignments, and timetable changes.
• Prioritise and problem-solve under time pressure, particularly during morning cover arrangements.
• Ensure smooth communication to departments regarding staff absence and cover logistics.
• Provide general administrative support to the school office when required.
• Uphold high standards of professionalism, confidentiality, and safeguarding.

Skills and Qualifications

• Previous school-based Cover Coordinator experience is essential.
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills, especially in fast-paced morning periods.
• Confident using school management systems and digital platforms.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm, proactive, and solution‑focused under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when updating schedules.
• A good understanding of school operations and staffing structures.

Personal Attributes

• Highly organised with a proactive approach to workload and problem-solving.
• Calm and professional, particularly when handling last‑minute changes.
• Adaptable and resilient within a busy school environment.
• Strong team player who collaborates effectively with staff at all levels.
• Committed to upholding school values and operational excellence.
• Dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of safeguarding and professionalism.

Benefits of Working with Monarch Education

• Leading provider, Crown Commercial Service Approved.
• Access to ongoing professional development through Affinity Academy.
• Free safeguarding training.
• Refer-a-friend scheme – £200 bonus (unlimited referrals).
• Online portal for managing pay, timesheets, and availability.

Important Information

All pay rates quoted include rolled‑up holiday pay.

Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. As this role involves working with children, any successful applicant will be subject to two employment references, an enhanced DBS check, and right‑to‑work verification.

This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education operates within the UK and can only process applications from individuals who are currently resident and eligible to work in the UK. Due to a high volume of applications, we may not be able to contact every candidate. If you do not hear back within 30 days, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion, though your details will be held for future opportunities.