Cover Manager (Full Time, Term Time Only)

Weald of Kent would like to appoint an enthusiastic Cover Manager to join and lead the dedicated cover team. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that all absences are recorded on the system accurately and all lessons are covered without causing disruption to our students. This person will be expected to cover lessons themselves if required.

The successful candidate will be a skilled and well-organised professional, who will think creatively to support the students and colleagues.

The School's cover department is a dedicated team who are passionate about supporting teaching and learning and playing their part.

Application Closing Date: Monday 6th February 2023

Interview Date: TBC February 2023

Early applications are advised as the School reserves the right to appoint at any stage during the application process.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post. As this role involves 'regulated activity' with children the successful applicant will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure application. Employment will be conditional upon the School being satisfied with the result of the Enhanced DBS check and the outcome of all other checks. 

The School will also carry out a check of the Children's Barred List on the successful applicant. Applicants should be aware that it is unlawful for the School to employ anyone to work with children if they are barred from doing so, and it is a criminal offence for a person to apply to work with children if they are barred from doing so.

This role is also exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask shortlisted applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.