Cover Manager and Administrator

Contract: Full time, term time (37 hours per week; 39 weeks per year) 

Salary: RET Band 3a (scale point 11-17 depending on experience); for 2022/23 actual pay £20,754- £23,369 (FTE £24,054- £26,845) 

Start date: ASAP 

Application closing date: 8th February 2023- midday

Interview date: TBC

The role 

King’s School is seeking to appoint a Cover Manager and Administrator to oversee day-to-day cover arrangements for planned and emergency absences. This will entail directing the work of our directly employed cover supervisors (1 full time, 1 part time) and working with external supply agencies to source and deploy third party staff. The post holder will also assist the Office and Data Manager in all areas of student administration, as well as being a key member of staff in the establishment of the school’s Sixth Form. This is an interesting and varied post, which will see the post holder involved in critical functions across the school. Please see the attached job description for a full profile of the role. 

Who are we?  

King’s School is an ecumenical Christian School in the Diocese of Chichester. Our work and relationships are based upon the four core Christian values of Love, Forgiveness, Respect and Responsibility and through these we encourage and support every student and member of staff to be the best that they can be. 

The school opened its doors to its first cohort of students in September 2013, when it was based on a small temporary site. There are currently just over 720 students in years 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, and a team of over 75 teachers and support staff. In September 2019, the school moved into its permanent site in Hangleton. We are now lucky to enjoy purpose-built facilities for all areas of the curriculum and stunning views of the South Downs. This was the culmination of six years of hard work and planning and marked the beginning of an exciting new stage in the school’s development. Our next milestone will be the opening of our Sixth Form in 2023. Planning and preparation for this are well underway. Applicants are encouraged to review our Sixth Form website for more information.  

What do others say about us?  

The school received its third Ofsted inspection in March 2022 (Section 5 inspection) and retained its rating of good overall with outstanding features. The inspector noted that pupils “are proud to be part of the school community” and that “the school’s provision for their education and welfare makes a significant contribution to their lives.”  

Our recent staff survey found that staff feel supported and valued.  

• I feel very supported and listened to in this school. The school sets clear expectations, and the SLT is very approachable. 
• I feel good about my new role. I feel I can approach colleagues, and the senior team with any questions or queries that I may have.  

(Staff survey 2022) 

Why join King’s School? 

• Enthusiastic, committed, and supportive staff team 
• Range of opportunities for professional development 
• Exciting opportunities in school development  
• Excellent support through our sponsor- Russell Education Trust 
• Supportive benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme  

Visits to the school 

If you would like to discuss a visit or have any questions about this role or joining King’s, please contact us via HR@kingsschoolhove.org.uk. Applicants are also encouraged to visit the school’s website, where you can find virtual tours and welcome videos. 

How to apply  

If you wish to apply for this position, please visit our website for the application form and further information www.kingsschoolhove.org.uk/vacancies. Completed applications should be sent to HR@kingsschoolhove.org.uk by noon on the closing date. We can only accept applications made via our application form. Applications made by C.V. or other application form will be rejected.  

King’s School actively seeks and encourages applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds. More specifically, our equal opportunities and diversity monitoring has indicated that the school currently under-represents minority ethnic groups and so we actively encourage applications from eligible candidates from a BAME background. 

Our policies, procedures and practices reflect our commitment to equality and diversity. Individuals will be selected for appointment based purely on their suitability for the post, irrespective of gender, race, sexuality, or other protected characteristic or any pre-existing connection to the school, its Governors or Trust. 

We are completely committed to safeguarding the welfare of our students. Those who work for us are expected to share this commitment, which will be fully tested as part of the selection process. All offers of employment will be subject to the individual undergoing an enhanced barred list check.  

King’s School is a Free School which takes funding from the Department for Education and operates as any other state school. Our sponsor is the Russell Education Trust which is an organisation staffed solely by Educational Professionals (and not by private business).