Job Description

Cover Manager

Salary:Essex Scale7,Point19- 24
£26,567.30 - £29,344.11actual salaryper annum
(PlusOuter Fringe Allowance of £604.08per annum)

36hours40 minutesper week
Monday -Friday7:00am to 3:10pm
(50minuteunpaid lunch break)

38weeks of the year - term timeplusinsetdays

Start Date:October 2026

Are you highly organised, calm under pressure, and passionate about supporting excellenteducation? We are seeking an exceptionalCover Managerto join our dedicated team and play a vital role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of our thriving secondary school.

As our Cover Manager, you will work closely with the Deputy Headteacher to coordinate and manage all teacher cover arrangements, ensuring that every lesson is staffed effectively and that learning continues uninterrupted. This is a key operational role at the heart of school life, requiring excellent communication,planningand people-management skills.

What You'll Be Doing

Organising cover arrangements for absent teaching staff.
Managing the daily cover rota andmaintainingaccuraterecords.
Leading, supporting and quality assuring a team of Cover Supervisors.
Liaising with supply agencies and external staff to secureappropriate coverwithin budget.
Supporting the development and implementation of the school's cover procedures.
Acting as a positive role model andmaintaininghigh expectationsacross the school community.
Responding professionally to day-to-day challenges and ensuring school policies arefollowed at all times.

We'reLookingForSomeone Who:

Is exceptionally organised with strong administrative skills.
Can prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Has experience of managing people or coordinating schedules and resources.
Communicates confidently with staff,studentsand external partners.
Is resilient,flexibleand able to solve problems quickly.
Shares our commitment to safeguarding, inclusion andhigh standardsfor all students.

Join a school that values teamwork,professionalismand continuous improvement.
If you are looking for a rewarding role where no two days are the same and where your organisational skills can have a direct impact on student outcomes, we would love to hear from you.


BCHS is a Co-operative Academy which is firmly rooted in serving our community. We are proud to be an inclusive co-educational comprehensive school where we recognise that success for young people is built on firm foundations of trust, respect,careand hard work. We measure our success by much more than exam results as we recognise that such data tells only a part of the story of each of our young people.

BCHS is alreadya great placeto teach and learn, and we have many strengths including:   
    
Motivated and polite pupils, who have a strong voice in the school with diversity champions and student parliament.   
Staff are aided by extensive and wide-ranging in-house support and coaching, by dedicated and helpful colleagues.    
Knowledgeable and dynamic Trust with supportive governors, with a robust understanding of education. 

BCHSis located inthe heart of Brentwood, near the town centre, a short distance from the train station, which is 25 minutes from Liverpool Street Station. The school also includes a large sixth form campus and achievements at KS5 have been a key strength at BCHS. Parking is available on-site and there are good transport links by both rail and bus. BCHS is just over two miles from the M25.   
   
BCHS is a member of Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust a Multi-Academy Trust, with twelve member schools within Essex. All schools in the Trust work in equal partnership and are members of the schools' Co-operative Society. Our Co-operative Values focus on enabling all students to achieve their potential both academically and as young people.    
 
In return for your hardworkyou will receive:  
 
2-week October half term holiday 
Relocation package of up to£8,000(where applicable) for new employeesrenting orbuying a property.
Support from highly experienced SLT members, and the wider trust network and collaboration with our other schools  
Support network for all staff including managing workloads and work-life balance   
Career progression throughout the Trust, with the ability to progress in other schools  
Recognition of continuous service   
Excellent CPD opportunities through the school and the trust   
Fully subsidised Employee Assistance Programme    
Excellent behaviour management policy to support all staff  
National Conditions of Service  
Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme  
Use of the school gym outside of working hours  
   
If you feel you could make a positive contribution to the school, and you have the passion,driveand commitment to work with us to make all aspects of our school outstanding,please apply now.To request a visit to the school or for more information please speak to AnnaBrownhr@osborne.coop
 or call 01375 648907.   
   
BCHS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on our formal application form, CVs will not be accepted. This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer. As a Trust, we recognise the value of andseekto achieve a diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. Please refer to our recruitment & selection policy statement (www.osborne.coop/working-with-us) for more information.     

      
If you would like to be considered for this post, application forms are available via our website, Vacancies in our Trust (osborne.coop) 

Closing date: Friday 28thAugust2026at midday
Interview Date:4th September 2026
    
Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate before the closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.    
  

Information about the School

We are proud to stand at the heart diverse community which extends within and beyond our school. We see promoting diversity and value the contributions of all as being at the core of our mission. Everything that we do is done to ensure that our young people can exist in a safe environment in which they can succeed whilst feeling supported, challenged, and protected.