COVER CO-ORDINATOR RUSKINGTON

Salary (and Allowances)
NJC Scale 6, pts 18-22, £27,334 to £29,207 (actual)
Hours
37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (Usual working hours are 7.30am to 3.30pm with an earlier finish of 30 minutes one day per week, to be agreed dependent on Academy needs). The role also includes the option to work up to an additional 3 weeks per year,
Contract Basis
Permanent
Start Date
September 2026
Closing Date
9am, Monday 15 June 2026


We currently have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Cover Co-ordinator to join the existing Cover team within St George’s Academy. The successful candidate will take a lead role in co-ordinating all cover arrangements for our Ruskington campus, also providing cover where needed.

Previous experience within education would be an advantage but is not essential, as full training will be provided.

The successful candidate will have excellent organisational, administrative and inter-personal skills and will work well under pressure. Ability to work on own initiative and also as part of a team is essential, as are excellent ICT skills, accuracy, attention to detail and the ability to work to deadlines / respond to changing circumstances. Experience of working in a similar role is desirable but not considered essential.

The ideal candidate will hold a minimum of 2 GCSE’s to include English and Maths from grade 9-4 (A*-C) or equivalent or be able to demonstrate a willingness to work towards achieving these qualifications.

If you would like to join a very supportive team in an Academy of enthusiastic, friendly and dedicated staff, then we would be delighted to hear from you.

Further details including the job description for the role, and application forms, are available below. Please note that CVs are not acceptable.

Should you have any questions or wish to arrange an informal visit to the Academy, you can contact us by email to jobs@st-georges-academy.org or by calling 01529 301162. Informal visits are welcomed to all roles and can be offered outside of core school hours where this would be helpful.

St George’s Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service. Additional employment checks will also be carried out for all roles in accordance with “Keeping Children Safe in Education Statutory Guidance for Schools and Colleges”.

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