Cover Manager

Wath Academy is seeking to appoint an organised, proactive and highly motivated Cover Manager to oversee the effective coordination of staff absence and daily cover arrangements across the Academy.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the Academy, managing and deploying the Cover Supervision Team, coordinating supply staff and ensuring that appropriate cover arrangements are in place to minimise disruption to students' learning.

We are looking for an individual with excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills, who can work effectively under pressure, respond confidently to changing priorities and build positive working relationships with colleagues at all levels.

Wath Academy already has a strong team of professionals delivering high-quality learning in and out of the classroom who work together to achieve our Trust Vision - Create a Multi Academy Trust where every child, colleague and community feels a strong sense of belonging, pride and purpose. We strive to build an education system that delivers excellent outcomes and creates a lasting, positive impact on the communities we serve.

If you are a motivated team player who shares our values and is committed to making a positive contribution to the Academy, we would welcome your application.

Contract: Permanent, 37 hours per week, term time only + 2 inset days.

About You

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience of managing and coordinating staff or resources within a busy working environment, ideally within an educational setting.

• Demonstrate excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands and respond effectively to changing circumstances.

• Be a confident and proactive problem-solver, able to make sound decisions under pressure to ensure the smooth running of the Academy.

• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships with colleagues, external agencies and other stakeholders.

• Have experience of leading and motivating a team, promoting high standards of performance and professionalism.

• Be confident using management information systems and maintaining accurate records, with excellent attention to detail.

• Demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding, confidentiality and the welfare of young people.

• Be flexible, resilient and adaptable, with a positive attitude, strong work ethic and a willingness to take initiative.

• Share the Academy's values and commitment to providing a high-quality learning environment where all students can achieve their potential.

About Place Partnership

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking and ambitious organisation, driven by a genuine passion for the wellbeing, care, and education of young people.

Place Partnership was formed in September 2026 following the voluntary merger of two strong and successful Trusts in South and West Yorkshire: Maltby Learning Trust, established in 2014, and Accord Multi Academy Trust, founded in 2016. At the heart of Place Partnership is a commitment to building a culture where people feel valued, take pride in their place, and hold high expectations because everyone matters. At Place Partnership we are dedicated to providing high-quality education which ensures that every child is given the opportunity to achieve their full potential.

We invest in our people through extensive professional learning and development opportunities, and we recognise that our people are our greatest strength. As such, we offer a comprehensive suite of benefits as part of our commitment to wellbeing and professional growth. Here are a few examples of employee benefits that focus on our employees Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing:

• Membership to either the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme

• Technology scheme via SmartTech*

• Access to an extensive discounts platform via ‘Place Plus’

• Access to an industry leading Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

• 24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner through Corporate Paid Healthcare Cash Plans

• Access to health and wellbeing services, with the ability to claim money back for essential healthcare such as prescriptions, optical and dental care through Corporate Paid Healthcare Cash Plans.

• Cycle to Work Scheme*

• Free, on-site parking at every site

• Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings

*restrictions apply

For full details of our employee benefit package, please see our recruitment pack.

Visits are warmly welcomed and can be arranged. For further details regarding this opportunity, for an informal discussion regarding the role or to arrange a visit, please do not hesitate to contact Mrs Beth Hawke, PA to Principal at View email address on tes.com

Closing date: 9.00am on Friday 13 November 2026.

Interviews are expected to take place w/c 16 November 2026.

Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Place Partnership reserves the right to interview sooner than the specified dates above. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.

Place Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and checks of the relevant barred list / prohibition lists.

Place Partnership is committed to providing a culture of inclusion, respect and equity of opportunity that attracts, supports, and retains high quality colleagues from all backgrounds and across all job roles.

Candidates will always be shortlisted based on the content of application against the and essential criteria without access to the personal details information.