CoverMate
Cover management, simplified.
CoverMate streamlines teacher cover requests, assignments and reporting. Replace spreadsheets, WhatsApp groups and sticky notes with one purpose-built tool for UK secondary schools and MATs.
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Everything you need, nothing you don't
Cover requests
Staff submit absence requests in seconds. Organisers approve with one click.
Availability finder
Instantly see who's free — prioritised by role, cover teachers first.
Timetable readiness
Free periods and working patterns help organisers find cover quickly.
Cover hours reporting
Track cover distribution fairly. Filter by staff, date or reason.
Smart notifications
Alerts for new requests, approvals, assignments and uploads.
Planning documents
Upload lesson plans and attach them to cover assignments.
Who it's for
Cover organisers, SLTs and teaching staff in UK schools.
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