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📢 Now Hiring: Cover Co-ordinator – Secondary School | Solihull
📍 Location: Solihull
📅 Contract: Term-time only, 15 Hours Per-week (7:30am-10:30am)
💼 Salary: Local Authority Band C
🛡️ DBS Check: Enhanced required
Balfour Recruitment is working on behalf of a welcoming and high-achieving secondary school in Solihull to recruit a highly organised and proactive Cover Co-ordinator. This vital role ensures smooth daily operations by coordinating staff absence cover — keeping lessons running and students learning!
⭐ What You’ll Be Doing:
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🗓️ Arrange daily cover for planned & unplanned staff absences (sickness, training, trips, etc.).
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📞 Liaise with SLT, internal staff, and external supply agencies.
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🔐 Ensure safeguarding compliance (e.g. DBS checks, ID verification).
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🙋♂️ Meet & greet supply staff, providing schedules, school policies, and classroom directions.
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📊 Maintain accurate records including daily cover sheets & monthly cost reports.
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🧾 Negotiate rates with agencies and ensure high-quality supply staff are booked.
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🧩 Provide occasional admin support in the school office when required.
🙌 Who We’re Looking For:
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✅ Super organised and great at multitasking
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✅ Calm, professional, and approachable
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✅ A clear communicator who thrives in fast-paced environments
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✅ Ideally has school or education experience (not essential)
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✅ Committed to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing
🛡️ Safeguarding Notice:
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles require a full enhanced DBS check and suitable references.
🎯 Interested in this role?
Apply now via Balfour Recruitment and help make a difference in a thriving school community.
📩 Message us directly or email your CV to [Shoaib@Balfor.co.uk]
📞 For more info, call [0121 260 0000]