Cover & Admin Officer

Salary: HCC H5 Scale 9-14* actual salary £21,545 - £23,305 per annum including outer fringe allowance, based on 35 hours per week, term time only

Hourly rate: £14.05 - £15.20 including outer fringe allowance

Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 3.00pm including a 30-minute unpaid break, term time only. Overtime will be required during the exam seasons.

*Full-time equivalent salary = H5 Scale 9-14 £27,115 - £29,330 per annum (including outer fringe allowance of £706 per annum)

We are looking to appoint a confident and enthusiastic Cover & Admin Officer who will be responsible for organising whole school cover using Arbor, our school’s MIS system. This includes arranging cover for teachers with both planned and unplanned absences.

You will assist with the maintenance of accurate student tracking of key assessment data, thereby assisting the Senior Leadership Team and Head of Faculties in raising standards within teaching and learning. During the examination seasons, you will also assist the Data Manager and Exams Officer with tasks as required.

The successful applicant will be a team player who is able to cope with the pressures that come with this responsible role. Previous experience of working within a similar role is desirable; however, full training would be provided for those wishing to develop into this role.

Main responsibilities will include:

• Working in conjunction with the Data Manager to provide cover for planned and unplanned absence of teachers and support staff within the agreed system of supervision
• Ensuring that cover work is provided by teaching staff during periods of absence
• Managing the workload of in-house Cover Supervisors
• Buying in additional cover staff as required and monitoring the budget accordingly
• Promoting a positive student-focused approach, encouraging high levels of teaching and learning
• Arranging for and communicating day-to-day changes in staffing and rooming
• Being the main point of contact for supply staff
• Using Arbor to keep a record of staff absence and providing accurate reports
• Assisting with the production of accurate data as part of raising student progress and achievement through the production of relevant reports/information relating to targets, attainment, progress, attendance and academic monitoring for the school
• Assisting in the statistical analysis and review of all assessment data and trends for Heads of Faculties and Senior Leadership Team, including attainment data and how this compares to predicted attainment
• Assisting with the administrative element of the reporting cycle to ensure relevant assessment and reporting deadlines are set up and met, as directed by the Data Manager
• Providing support to the Data Manager and Exams Officer during the examination seasons

The successful candidate will:

• Have GCSE or equivalent qualifications in Maths and English at 4-9 (A*-C)
• Be positive and flexible, with excellent organisational skills and the ability to use your initiative
• Be able to adapt and react within a fast-paced environment, managing conflicting priorities
• Have excellent attention to detail, with the ability to work accurately and independently
• Be able to solve problems, exercise responsible judgement when appropriate and make decisions
• Possess exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Be hardworking, enthusiastic, committed and inspiring
• Have the ability to prioritise their workload and meet deadlines whilst working under pressure
• Be resilient and assertive when required

In return, Leventhorpe can provide:

• Excellent facilities. To accommodate our expanding roll, Leventhorpe has just completed an extensive £12 million capital build programme, including a Science and Sixth Form block and a state-of-the-art Performing Arts and English block. In recent years, investment has included a £6 million Sports Complex (sports hall, fitness suite, dance studio, all-weather pitch and floodlit tennis courts)
• A positive working environment in a heavily oversubscribed school with an excellent academic record and high standards. We place a strong emphasis on student learning and achievement
• Exceptionally dedicated colleagues and enthusiastic students
• Priority admission for children of staff after a qualifying period

Please apply by cover letter and application form, which can be found on the vacancies page of our website www.leventhorpe.net or downloaded below.

Applications should be returned to Wendy Shannon, HR Manager, via email to hr@leventhorpe.net.

Alternatively, please complete and submit your application via the ‘Quick Apply’ button.

Closing date: Noon on Friday 6th December 2024.

Leventhorpe is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to apply for an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information for candidates, including the school’s policies on safer recruitment, child protection and data privacy notices for candidates, can be found on the vacancies page of the school website.