Cover Manager
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer issued few or no visas recently
£29,542 – £32,046 / year
Salary
Below P25 for SOC 2313
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Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2313 (71% match) is an eligible occupation, and Nova Education Trust is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Possible 2313 (Secondary education teaching professionals) · 71% match
- Ineligible 2329 (Other educational professionals not elsewhere classified) · 9% match
- Ineligible 6112 (Teaching assistants) · 8% match
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What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2313 Secondary education teaching professionals Most likely code | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears |
2329 Other educational professionals not elsewhere classified Also possible | £33,400 Misses | £33,400 Misses | £37,500 Misses | £41,700 Misses |
6112 Teaching assistants Also possible | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
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Cover Manager
Reference: OCT20262613 Expiry date: 08:00, Mon, 19th Oct 2026 Location: Nottingham Salary: £29,542.00 - £32,046.00 Pro Rata Benefits: Healthcare, CPD, Pension Attachments: CoverManagerJobPack_Oct26.pdf
Salary: Scale 5 (£29,542 - £32,046 pro rata, £25,366 to £27,516 actual per year)
Contract: Permanent, full time, term-time only
Location: NUAST, Nottingham
Closing date: Monday 19th October 2026 at 9am
NUAST is a unique and exciting STEM specialist school where, through expert teaching, industry partnerships and world-class facilities, we turn potential into expertise. Our students are aspirational, resilient and respectful, and thrive within a supportive and truly inclusive environment.
We are seeking to appoint a dynamic Cover Manager who can support our students to go beyond what they thought possible and ensure that lessons remain high quality in the absence of their specialist teacher.
Staff at NUAST benefit from a highly supportive culture, strong CPD opportunities and collaboration with subject experts. We are looking for someone who can build strong relationships and share our commitment to ensuring every student achieves success.
Key Responsibilities Will Include
- Liaising with supply agencies to ensure lessons are covered and updating MIS system with arrangements
- Delivering cover lessons in the absence of a teacher in accordance with the school policy
- Promoting positive student behaviour through developing strong relationships
If there are any aspects of the role you would like to discuss, or if you would like to come and have a look around, please do not hesitate to contact the school.
Applications will close on Monday 19th October 2026 at 9am
The Trust and school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with DfE requirements.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Secondary education teaching professionals (SOC 2313) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~414k in sample- Offer £29,542–32,046
- Middle half £40,664–57,148
- Median £48,932
The range stops at £32,046, below the market's 25th percentile. That is the bottom quarter of UK pay for this occupation.
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What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
Skilled Worker roles must clear both the general salary threshold and the occupation-specific going rate. See our occupation eligibility guide for the current figures.