Job Description

Lydiard Park Academy is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Cover Administrator to administer and arrange daily cover, in line with agreed process and procedures, to ensure efficient and effective teaching cover is in place. The successful candidate will have a strong background in administrative tasks, good organisational and communication skills, and the ability to prioritise and time manage effectively.

Start Date: As soon as possible

Salary: 29,848 gross per annum pro rata (20,718 pa actual gross pay)

Hours: 30 hours per week (6:30am - 12:30pm), Monday to Friday. This is a term time only role.

Job description includes:

Check all methods of absence reporting emails & voicemails. Contact relevant agencies to book cover in line with agreed process Meeting and greeting cover teachers to provide school plans and registers, and ensure signed in for safeguarding process Utilising Arbor for the cover arrangements and logging of all staff absence Excellent communication and team work with the Cover Manager and Cover supervisors. Reporting on staff absences for payroll & HR records Administer and track return to work process, highlighting any requirements to Operations Manager for DSE or work adaptations Arranging cover for planned and unplanned absence's Co-ordinate re-rooming as per direction of the cover manager Booking of training courses and maintain data of all staff CPD Undertake general administration tasks Any other such related task as might be reasonably expected of the postholder

Closing Date:

We do not have a closing date for this role and will instead review applications as and when they are received. We reserve the right to close this for applications at any point.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed by appointment, where you can tour the school, talk to pupils and staff about life at Lydiard Park Academy.

About Lydiard Park Academy:

Lydiard Park Academy is proud to have maintained its Good rating after a recent Ofsted inspection in December 2023. The school continues to be recognised for its commitment to excellence and is a consistently trusted choice for families with its broad and ambitious curriculum

We are constantly seeking new ways to enhance the educational experience for our pupils and to ensure that they have access to the resources and support they need to excel. We encourage all staff to be committed to their professional development, supported through our programme of professional learning that supports everyone to develop their practice and leadership skills.

As a school in The Park Academies Trust, we aim to be a centre of educational excellence that inspire all pupils to turn their potential into performance. Located in Swindon, near the natural beauty of the Wiltshire Downs and the Cotswolds, we are also within easy reach of the university towns of Bath, Bristol and Oxford and just under an hour by train from London. Our ideal location means that our students benefit from a wide range of curriculum-enhancing opportunities.

About The Park Academies Trust:

The Park Academies Trust was formed in 2016 with the vision to make a significant contribution to improving education in Swindon and surrounds. A family of six schools; Abbey Park School, Lydiard Park Academy, Highworth Warneford School, Orchid Vale Primary School, Red Oaks Primary School and Bridlewood Primary School; the Trust offers a high quality all through educational provision from nursery right up to our Sixth Form based at Lydiard Park Academy, enabling staff and pupils alike to benefit from being part of a thriving multi-phase educational Trust.

Are you:

Highly motivated, enthusiastic and passionate about teaching? Willing to work flexibly in the face of changing demands? Inspired by young people achieving their potential? Motivated by the prospect of building on our recent exam successes?
We offer:

A positive and dynamic environment in a Trust which is growing in both size and success A strong pupil ethos centred on mutual respect and fulfilling potential Excellent opportunities for CPD across the Trust. Competitive salary Staff Discount portal Support from experienced and knowledgeable colleagues across the Trust Attractive Pension Scheme
The Park Academies Trust has joined forces with a number of excellent service providers to give you that little bit extra, that little pat on the back:

Doctor Care Anywhere Cycle to work scheme Employee assistance programme Let's Connect - Salary sacrifice Technology Love Electric - Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme My Gym Discounts

Safeguarding Statement

The Park Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All job offers are subject to satisfactory reference and enhanced DBS checks. In line with statutory guidance in 'Keeping Children Safe in Education', we will carry out an online search as part of our due-diligence on short-listed candidates.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: Up to 29,848.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Free parking Gym membership Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Private medical insurance Sick pay
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 01/04/2026