Salford City Academy has an exciting opportunity to appoint a Cover Manager. Salford City Academy is an exciting place to work; our students are high-achieving and ambitious, our staff are committed and very well qualified and all share an ambition that the students we serve deserve an excellent education.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, innovative and resilient individual who will provide strong support and assistance to staff and students across the whole school.
The successful candidate will be expected to present pre-prepared work to groups of students. This will normally happen in the absence of the class teacher. The post will also include other supervisory duties and administrative tasks and the co-ordination of cover across the school.
You will be extremely organised, focussed and have a calm and friendly approach. You will have great patience and empathy along with excellent interpersonal skills, as this role involves dealing with students, staff and colleagues within the school. You will enjoy working with young people and have experience of working with them. You can work independently but be able to judge when to ask for help and support.
There is no better time to join our academy. We continue to improve year on year, our academy is oversubscribed, enabling us to expand our team significantly and invest heavily in the school building and site. Please read further information below and watch our ‘Why join us’ video to find out more!
For a confidential discussion or to a arrange a school visit please contact Samantha Cass (PA to Associate Principal) on 0161 789 5359.
Why apply for a Cover Manager position at Salford City Academy?
More pay:
· As part of United Learning we pay an average of 5% above national scales – the best rates of pay in the sector;
· We offer a health cash plan giving you money towards essential medical treatment - including eyecare and flu vaccinations;
· All our academies start every term with an additional INSET day set aside for your own planning (in addition to the usual five INSET days – giving you eight in total);
· At least one guaranteed paid personal day each year, to use as you want; and we offer opportunities for flexible working .
More support:
· We provide high quality training and development for every stage in your career;
· Every teacher benefits from a bespoke development plan to support your progression and aspirations;
· We give you access to a high quality curriculum with excellent resources and provide support from expert subject advisers ;
· We offer access to a comprehensive wellbeing programme, providing support from legal and financial to family and housing and access to free counselling and other wellbeing support .
Track Record of Success:
Salford City Academy sits within the top schools in Salford for progress in the DFE’s performance tables. In 2025 students achieved 72% in both English and Maths. Progress for pupil premium students has narrowed with academic results at the academy improving year on year. We are highly ambitious to be one of the highest performing schools in the Northwest.
Culture of Excellence:
We believe that students learn best in a calm and purposeful environment. We set high standards for students and our disruption free behaviour policy ensures that teachers can teach with clear and simple systems designed to facilitate good teaching and a calm environment. Our students are fantastic, they are polite, courteous and well-mannered. All guests to the academy comment on the warm, welcoming and delightful culture that we have fostered.
Facilities and benefits
· Membership to either the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme·
· Technology scheme and Vehicle Leasing scheme
· Access to an extensive discount’s platform
· 24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner for you & your household
· State of the art onsite gym and Gym & fitness discounts
· Cycle to Work scheme*
· Free annual flu jab
United Learning is a unique group of independent and state schools working together to achieve the best in everyone. Our vision is to provide excellent education so that all young people are able to make a success of their lives and, if we are to realise this vision, we need to make sure we attract, develop and reward the key ingredient – you.
This position is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance