HR and Cover Manager

Ladybridge High School is a happy and successful school with a clear mission and agreed beliefs that are shared as a school community.  We are focused on enabling our learners to achieve excellent academic progress whilst developing personal qualities that enable them to thrive in the future.  A film about our distinctive ethos and approach can be seen through this link.

The wonderfully diverse population of learners, the emphasis on professional learning for staff and the friendly atmosphere make Ladybridge an interesting and enjoyable place to work.

We are seeking to appoint a suitably skilled HR and Cover Manager to be support with recruitment and HR administration. A large part of the job involves arranging cover for absent teachers and deploying cover supervisors and agency staff. We are looking for an exceptional with:

  • A clear understanding of HR and cover procedures
  • Excellent IT skills including Office 365 and in particular Word, Excel and Outlook
  • Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence
  • The ability to work calmly under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Highly effective organisational skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication

Previous knowledge of the Schools Information Management System (SIMS) along with FMS and the Cover module would be an advantage but is not essential.

Interested colleagues should complete an application form, and submit with a letter of application to outline how your experiences to date prepare you for this role.

Please note that CVs and late applications will not be accepted.

Deadline for application: Tuesday 13th July 2021 at 1pm

Please send completed applications to Mrs Liz Heyes, HR and Cover Manager at Ladybridge High School, New York, Bolton BL3 4NG or by email to HR@ladybridgehigh.co.uk  

Ladybridge High School is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to enhanced clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Key Information

Salary: Grade F SCP 19 to 23. Actual salary £21,418 to £24,260 per year
Job Type:37 hours per week, term time + 10 days. Hours of work: 7.30am to 3.30pm (3pm on Friday)
Contract Length:Required for September 2021, permanent

Documents

Application Form
HR and Cover Manager Job Specification