Administration & Cover Manager

Bournville School; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Birmingham is seeking an Administration and Cover Manager to effectively manage daily cover needs and lead the admissions processes. The successful candidate will oversee the administrative team and ensure communication between parents and the academy. This role requires dedication to enhancing educational experiences and a commitment to safeguarding children, with a closing date for applications on 22 February 2026.

Benefits

Educational support

Flexi perks

Salary sacrifice scheme

Professional learning and training

Access to wellness programs

Qualifications

• Proven experience in administrative roles with a track record of loyalty.
• Ability to manage cover procedures and admissions effectively.
• Excellent communication skills for dealing with parents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily cover requirements in the academy.
• Lead the admissions process for students.
• Oversee the administrative team.

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for a position where you will be truly valued? Have you previously shown loyalty and longevity in roles as an Administrator?

We are looking for an Administration and Cover Manager to join our team.

Due to the cover responsibilities of the role, you would need to be available to start work daily at 7:30 am.

Responsibilities

• Effectively manage the day-to-day cover in the academy
• Lead on and manage the academy’s admissions procedures
• Manage the administrative team
• Managing both planned and daily cover in accordance with the academy’s policy and safeguarding requirements
• Utilising the Supply Bank platform effectively to meet the academy’s day-to-day cover requirements
• Managing the academy’s admissions procedures for students in Years 4-11
• Being the point of contact between parents and the Academy concerning all aspects of the admissions process

About us

At the heart of Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust, Bournville School has been on a clear trajectory – making small daily steps that result in big changes. Located in the south of Birmingham, the Academy serves students from Reception to Year 11 from the wider community, many of whom are from disadvantaged backgrounds. The school has a collective spirit and is committed to delivering an engaging curriculum, inspiring children to achieve and, ultimately, “enriching the lives and transforming the futures” of our young people.

Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust

At Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust, we enrich lives and transform futures. Our four academies in and around Birmingham offer an outstanding quality of education, recognising that all our children are individuals and delivering exceptional pastoral care to ensure their happiness. Whilst we place strong emphasis on academic achievement, we take a holistic view of education and maintain exciting extracurricular programmes to create the well-rounded young adults of tomorrow. We’re also creating outstanding careers that could take you anywhere within our network – and take your future anywhere you want to go.

Benefits

When you join Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust, you join a nurturing family where your professional satisfaction and personal happiness really count. You can expect heavy investment in your career development alongside an outstanding package of benefits, including:

• Educational support
• Flexi perks
• Salary sacrifice scheme
• Perkbox subscription
• Professional learning and regular training
• Counselling, Mental Health First Aiders and access to a Wellness Hub
• Wellbeing updates and stress management guidance
• Menopause awareness training
• Free flu jabs
• Access to fitness programmes, including yoga, HIIT and more
• Access to physical activities during our Trust-wide Wellbeing Week
• Diet and nutrition webinars

Closing date: 9.00am on 22 February 2026.

Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will therefore be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) as well as providing evidence of qualifications. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered “protected” and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974