Cover Coordinator

PBISS International School, Koh Samui is seeking a highly organized and proactive Cover Coordinator to oversee and manage staff cover arrangements across all phases of the school — EYFS, Primary, and Secondary. This role ensures minimal disruption to learning and a smooth continuation of teaching during staff absences. An education degree is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Organize and coordinate all cover needs for the entire school (EYFS to Secondary).
• Ensure fair and equitable distribution of cover duties across available teaching staff.
• Receive, review, and respond to absence notifications from staff and manage related administration.
• Communicate clearly with relevant teachers about their assigned cover responsibilities.
• Check schedules of absent staff and create a cover schedule accordingly.
• Match cover teachers with classes that align as closely as possible with their skills and subject knowledge.
• Personally cover between 4–5 lessons per day to ensure continuity of learning when needed.
• Check that absent staff have uploaded lesson plans and materials to the relevant Google Cover Classrooms and ensure cover teachers have the resources they need.

Skills & Attributes

• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Clear and professional communicator.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a flexible mindset.
• Familiarity with Google Workspace, especially Google Classroom, is desirable.

Experience & Qualifications

• Good honours degree (2:1 or above).
• Teaching qualification is desirable.
• Prior experience in a school setting.
• Understanding of curriculum requirements across multiple key stages.
• Experience in managing or coordinating cover is an advantage.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy logistical challenges, and value making a positive impact on the school day-to-day, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply using the form below.