Job Description

Admin / Cover Manager - Secondary School (Lambeth) - Please note, ONLY experienced candidates will be contacted. Must have school - based experience.

Start: 1st September

Hours: 7:30am - 3:30pm

Contract: Term Time + 2 Weeks

Location: Lambeth

Ofsted: Good

We are seeking an experienced Admin/Cover Manager to join a thriving, Ofsted-rated Good secondary school in the heart of Lambeth. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised and proactive professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced school environment and can effectively coordinate daily cover arrangements while supporting the wider administrative functions of the school.

Please note: Only candidates with previous school-based administrative experience and strong working knowledge of SIMS will be considered.

Key Responsibilities

Managing the daily cover arrangements for teaching staff, including coordinating both planned and emergency absences

Liaising with supply agencies and external cover staff where required

Maintaining accurate staff absence and cover records using SIMS

Providing administrative support to the school office and leadership team

Managing student and staff data, ensuring records remain accurate and up to date

Supporting attendance and reporting processes

Responding to enquiries from staff, parents, and external stakeholders

Ensuring safeguarding procedures and school policies are followed at all times

Requirements

Essential: Previous experience working in a school administrative or cover management role

Strong working knowledge of SIMS

Excellent organisational and time management skills

Ability to prioritise and multitask effectively in a busy school environment

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Professional, reliable, and approachable manner

High level of accuracy and attention to detail

What the School Offers

A welcoming and supportive school community

A well-run, Good-rated secondary school with strong leadership

A varied and rewarding role within a professional environment

Opportunities to further develop skills and experience within school administrationIf you are interested in this role and ready for a new challenge, please click 'Apply Now'.

TimePlan Education Group LTD is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be required to complete Disclosure and Barring Service declarations in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997. Applicants must provide two professional references covering at least the last two years and complete an online application followed by a video or face-to-face interview.

TimePlan Education Group LTD is an Equal Opportunities Employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, or sexual orientation.

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