Casual Morning Cover Assistant

We are seeking a reliable and efficient Casual Morning Cover Assistant to support the school's daily cover arrangements during the early part of the school day. This role plays a vital part in ensuring continuity of learning by coordinating staff cover arrangements, responding to absence notifications and liaising with supply agencies where required. As the postholder is responsible for preparing and distributing daily cover information, supporting supply staff on arrival and responding to operational issues as they arise, the role is school-based and cannot be undertaken remotely or on a hybrid basis. Full training will be provided., This is a casual position and hours will be claimed and paid via a monthly timesheet. The role is expected to be required from January 2027 for approximately 1.5 hours per day during term time, typically between 7.15am and 8.30am, although there may be occasions where additional or reduced hours are required to meet operational needs.,

• Acting as the first point of contact for staff absence notifications.
• Managing cover arrangements for teaching and support staff.
• Recording staff absences accurately using the school's management information system.
• Liaising with supply agencies to secure appropriate cover staff where required.
• Preparing and distributing cover information and resources.
• Ensuring safeguarding and compliance checks are completed for supply staff.
• Maintaining accurate records relating to staff cover arrangements.
• Providing administrative support related to the management of cover across the school.
  
  Are you an organised, proactive administrator looking for flexible casual work in a fast-paced school environment?, We're looking for someone who is:
• Has excellent administrative and organisational skills.
• Is confident using IT systems, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Can work independently and make decisions under pressure.
• Has strong attention to detail and can manage competing priorities.
• Communicates effectively with colleagues and external organisations.
• Is flexible, dependable and able to maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Is able to work on site during the required early morning hours and respond flexibly to the changing operational demands of a busy secondary school.
• Experience of working within a school environment or using a school management information system would be advantageous, although not essential.