East Sussex County Council
Cover & GDPR Officer (Ratton School)
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Cover & GDPR Officer (Ratton School)
Cover & GDPR Manager Part-time, Term-time only (30 hours)
Hours of Work & Working Pattern
- 30 hours per week (Mon-Fri, 7:00AM–1:30PM with a 30-minute unpaid break daily)
- Term-time only – Salary is prorated
Closing Date: 12 noon on Monday 13 July 2026 Meet us: Interview Date: Friday 17 July 2026 Start Date: 2 September 2026
About the Role
Ratton School is seeking an experienced and proactive Cover & GDPR Manager to oversee daily and planned cover arrangements while ensuring compliance with UK GDPR and the school’s data protection policies.
You’ll play a pivotal role in:
- Managing staff cover, from timetable creation to supervisory oversight
- Coordinating supply teachers and overseeing their performance
- Serving as the school’s first point of contact for GDPR-related queries
- Handling Subject Access Requests (SARs)
- Supporting Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs)
- Ensuring data access logs are up-to-date and transparent
Key Responsibilities
- Cover Management:
- Organise both planned and emergency cover arrangements
- Negotiate with supply agencies while maintaining school safeguarding policies
- Supervise Cover Supervisors, conduct performance reviews, and provide daily briefings
- Oversee staff deployment and uphold teaching standards in cover situations
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GDPR Compliance:
- First point of contact for routine GDPR issues, escalating complex queries to senior management
- Maintain accurate records of data access, disclosures, and potential breaches
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Additional Administrative Tasks:
- Manage school cover resources and related documentation
- Collaborate across departments to ensure smooth.data-handling protocols influence operations
Person Specification
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Indispensable traits:
- Strong leadership and team-management skills
- Excellent organisational ability – juggling multiple stakeholders and deadlines
- Clear communication with staff, supply agencies, and students’ families
- Creative problem-solving in pressure situations
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Ideal experience:
- Previous administrative or senior support roles, preferably in education
- Familiarity with UK GDPR policies and safeguarding frameworks
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Commitment to Safeguarding is non-negotiable. A strict DBS check is required upon appointment.
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Terms of Employment
- Salary: £20,118.83 gross per annum (pro-rated from SS7 Ā TH 18–19 band, pending pay award)
- Contract Type: Permanent, term-time only
- Entitlement: Holiday pay
How to Apply
Contact Details
Ratton School Park Avenue, Eastbourne, East Sussex BN21 2XR
📞 01323 504011 📧 sc rh+ ahayden@ratton.co.uk
🌐 www.ratton.co.uk ⚠️ CVs not accepted. Submit an application form instead.
Links & Resources
- Forms: Download here
- Safeguarding Info: DBS application guide
Additional Notes
- Apply on time, but early submissions welcome—if a suitable candidate is found before the deadline, applications may close earlier.
- Start expected from 2 September 2026
About Ratton
- Mission: Committed to safeguarding, equality, and excellence in education.
- Culture: Professional school with a collaborative ethos
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