Cover Manager

The Mandeville School Part of the Insignis Academy Trust We have an exciting opportunity to join our successful, vibrant community as a Cover Manager Permanent, full time 37 hours per week/39 weeks per year (term time + 5 inset days) Bucks Pay Range 5 - actual salary £34,319 - £36,975 (equivalent to £29,156 - £31,413 for full time) Start date - July 2026 Closing Date: Wednesday 10th June 2026 at 12 noon At Insignis Academy Trust we are recruiting for a Cover Manager at The Mandeville School. The position We’re looking to appoint a Cover Manager who will strive to help every child succeed. You would be responsible for leading and delivering cover lessons to students when a teacher is absent or unavailable. You will be responsible for leading the Cover Assistant team to ensure the smooth operation of lessons whether delivered in house or with external supply staff. There is also a strong support network in place where you can develop your skills quickly with plenty of opportunities for roles to further your career. Applicants should also have an excellent working knowledge of working in a school environment or with children and an excellent rapport with parents. The school With just over 1,000 students on roll we are a popular school in the heart of Buckinghamshire. We’re fortunate to be based in a diverse, supportive and ever-changing community in Aylesbury and our students are respectful, hardworking and eager to succeed, borne out by our high attendance figures. We’re an ambitious school and have embarked on an exciting journey of improvement where we are progressing through the hard work of our enthusiastic, loyal and committed staff. Our sharp focus on teaching and learning means we’re relentlessly striving to become better as a school. For any enquiries relating to the position please contact the Trust’s Human Resources Team, either by email recruitment@insignis.org.uk or by telephone 01296 744351, who will be happy to help. Closing date - Wednesday 10th June 2026 at 12 noon Insignis Academy Trust operates rigorous ‘safer recruitment’ practices, and the successful candidates will be required to undertake the completion of satisfactory checks including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, medical report, confirmation of qualifications, documentation to prove Right to Work in the UK and a prohibition from teaching check. We encourage and value candidates who have varied lived experiences and inclusive mindsets, either due to their engagements in the world or due to their protected characteristics (as set out in the Equalities Act 2010). We are committed to continued development of a community that is representative of the environment in which we work and in nurturing an equitable society. Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified deadline if a suitable candidate is found. The Insignis Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and pro