Cover Manager Application

Burford School; West Oxfordshire; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution located in the picturesque Cotswolds is offering an exciting opportunity for a Cover Manager, Calendar & HR Assistant. The role includes managing cover arrangements for classes, administering the school calendar, and supporting the HR department. Ideal candidates should be well-organized, proactive, and capable of multi-tasking. The school values continuous professional development and offers various health benefits. The starting date is February 2026 or by negotiation and the position is permanent with a term time contract.

Benefits

Supportive continuous professional development

Health and wellbeing support

Local Government Pension scheme

Close proximity to a picturesque town

Qualifications

• Well-organised and efficient individual.
• Ability to manage and support team members.
• Excellent eye for detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage cover arrangements for classes.
• Administer the Whole School Calendar.
• Support the HR Manager.

Skills

Organisational skills

Administrative skills

Multi-tasking

Flexibility

Proactivity

Job description

Cover Manager, Calendar & HR Assistant

Salary: Grade 8, point 18–23, £21,847–23,854 pro‑rata (£31,537–34,434 FTE)

Contract: Term time (38 weeks) plus 2 Inset days

Term: Permanent

Hours: 30 hours per week

Starting date: February 2026, or by negotiation

Reporting to: Assistant Headteacher

We have an exciting opportunity for a well‑organised, efficient and proactive individual to join our thriving school.

The successful applicant will manage the provision of appropriate cover arrangements for classes as a result of planned or unplanned absences, deploying internal staff and booking external staff as required.

You will be responsible for the line management of a team Cover Supervisors.

You will administer the Whole School Calendar, populating and maintaining it throughout the academic year, have an excellent eye for detail and strong organisational and administrative skills to support the HR Manager.

Previous experience would be beneficial but is not essential, as full training will be provided.

The role would suit an enthusiastic individual who is able to multi‑task, willing to learn and develop, and who is flexible and adaptable in their approach.

Why work with us

Burford is an oversubscribed school situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty. This is an excellent school, with a superb environment for learning and a priority given to teacher development. Our aim is to recruit colleagues who will be stimulated by the prospect of working hard to share in our success.

Additional Staff Benefits

• Supportive continuous professional development and growth opportunities
• Health and wellbeing support including access to an Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations and a subsidised Healthcare Plan
• Local Government Pension scheme membership
• The school is located within a short walk of a picturesque Cotswold town

As we are a heavily oversubscribed school, children of staff have priority for admission to Burford School.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed so you can see for yourself what makes Burford School such a special place to work – please contact Sarah Evans, HR Manager, to arrange this.

The successful candidates will need to meet the person specification in order to be offered the post.

TO APPLY

If you are applying from outside the UK please get in touch prior to completing an application.

• Please download details and an application form from our TES page.
• Contact Sarah Evans, HR Manager, at the following email address: [e-mail] or telephone the number above.

Burford School is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check.

As part of the vetting procedures, shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search. This isn’t part of the shortlisting process, and there will be a chance to address any issues of concern at interview.

Closing date: Monday 5th January 2026 (12:00pm)

Please see relevant Admissions Policy on the school website.