Absence & Cover Coordinator

Absence & Cover Coordinator
John Ferneley College are seeking to appoint a highly organised and motivated Absence and Cover Coordinator to provide a confidential and high-quality cover for other staff members.
About the Mowbray Education Trust
The Mowbray Education Trust (MET) is a family of schools dedicated to providing children with a first-class education. Based in Leicestershire and reaching far beyond, our settings support pupils throughout their education journey, providing them with the skills and knowledge to thrive and make a positive impact on society.
Our vision is to deliver first-class teaching and learning with integrity. This means that every young person attending our schools, regardless of background or ability, receives a first-class education.
Our Senior Leadership Team work collaboratively across the Trust to enhance each school, whilst allowing them to keep their own sense of individuality.
As our Trust grows, so does our need for talented, skilled individuals. Each of our employees bring a unique mindset, new ideas and positively impact the development of our Trust. We are therefore dedicated to:
- Creating our own
- Growing our own
- Inspiring our own
- Retaining our own
And of Course, Children First!
Role
In this role you will require a high attention to detail and maintain confidentially. To be responsible for the management of the schools cover and midday supervision on a daily basis. Inclusive of managing the school cover supervisors, midday supervisors, supply teachers and agency teachers. This role will also include maintaining and managing the school absence process, working alongside the Trust People & Culture (HR) team to help uphold the absence and leave policy and sickness absence policy and procedures.
Further information
The remuneration package includes a competitive salary, generous annual leave entitlement and contributory public-sector pension scheme:
• This role will be 37.0 hours per week over 5 days and is Term time plus INSET plus one week in the holiday.
• Salary will be Grade 8, £26,427 (LCC15) - £28,776 (LCC18) FTE dependent on experience.
• Actual salary based on 37.0 term time plus inset plus one week will be: £23,198.08 - £25,260.07
• Working weeks: 40- Term time plus INSET plus one week on the holiday
• Paid weeks: 45.80363
Our Trust Employee Benefits
- High quality continuous professional development throughout the year
- Career progression opportunities within the Trust
- Occupational sick pay, maternity, and paternity pay
- 25 days annual leave which will be incorporated into your monthly pay
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- On-site parking
- Employee wellbeing schemes
- Accessible central services including HR, finance, and IT.
Application deadline – Friday 31st May 2024
Interviews – TBC
Start date – ASAP
All roles are subject to full pre-employment safeguarding checks; including an Enhanced DBS with Barred List check.
(We may interview suitable candidates before this date, so early enquiries/applications are encouraged)
Safeguarding Statement
Mowbray Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils and expects all those working within the Trust to share this commitment. All roles are subject to full pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced DBS with Barred List check.