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Cover Manager

Cedars Upper School

Leighton Buzzard

Salary
£27,541.00 - £29,901.00 Annually (Actual) NJC L5 pts 15 - 20
Applications close
30 September 2026

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Job details

Salary
£27,541.00 - £29,901.00Annually (Actual) NJC L5 pts 15 - 20
Location
Leighton Buzzard
Working pattern
Full time
Applications close
30 September 2026

What this pays

Actual pay

£27,541–£29,901 Actual

The annual salary this post-holder actually receives, after the contracted hours and working weeks are taken into account.

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As advertised: “£27,541.00 - £29,901.00 Annually (Actual) NJC L5 pts 15 - 20”

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About the role

Cover Manager

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week/ Term Time only + 5 Training days

Salary: NJC L5 points 15-20 £27,541 - £29,901 Start date: October 2026 Closing date: 12pm on Wednesday 30th September 2026 Location: Cedars Upper & Linslade School At Cedars, we have a strong reputation as a popular and high-performing school. Our achievements were further highlighted by the excellent set of results our students attained in both GCSE and A-Level examinations in summer 2022. Building on these successes, we are determined to reach new heights and aspire for an outstanding status. A large number of our sixth form students move onto Russell group Universities where they continue to flourish. Currently, we are seeking an exceptional cover manager to join our schools. The role of the Cover Manager is to provide a range of duties to enhance the learning experiences of the pupils in the absence of the class teacher. It includes organising cover for absent teachers and managing a team of cover supervisors. In addition, you will be covering lessons to ensure students have the highest possible level of learning experiences when their teacher is absent. Come and be a part of our extraordinary team at Cedars Upper & Linslade School, where positivity, growth, and achievement flourish. Please note that the application process will remain open until we receive a sufficient number of applications, but the final closing date is 12pm on Wednesday 30th September 2026. Interviews will be conducted shortly after closing date. If you wish to discuss the post further, please contact Leanne Ringsell, HR Officer, for an informal discussion or to arrange a tour via hr@cedarsupper.co.uk.

As a trust committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, we expect all staff members to share this commitment. Consequently, applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. CVs will not be accepted for any posts based in the school. Visit our website: www.cedarsupper.org.uk https://www.linslademiddle.beds.sch.uk/

Follow us on Twitter: @Cedars_Upper @linsladeSchool

We offer a range of employee benefits:

A comprehensive induction programme and a supportive working environment including access to Teaching School Hubs and Initial Teacher Training

Exceptional CPD and development / promotional opportunities

Refer a friend scheme

Generous pension schemes

Employee assistance programme

Employee of the month scheme

Diverse workplace

About Cedars Upper School

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Job reference
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Original source
Teaching Vacancies (Department for Education)
Employer type
School employer
Posted by the original source
15 September 2026
Last checked by SchoolJobs.uk
30 September 2026

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