EHCP and PEEP Coordinator

Cardinal Newman College Preston; Preston; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension schemes for teachers

25 days holidays plus 4 concessionary/

Job summary

Cardinal Newman College Preston invites applications for a dedicated EHCP coordinator within the ALS and Foundation Learning teams. The role focuses on coordinating EHCPs, preparing annual reviews, maintaining records, and ensuring delivery of agreed support across teaching and support staff.

The post is 37 hours per week, term-time plus four weeks, with salary on the Sixth Form Colleges’ pay spine (£34,253–£36,564 pro rata to £33,024–£35,252).

Qualifications

• GCSEs English Language and Mathematics (Grade 4–9, A*–C) or equivalent.
• Experience of working with young people in education, support or SEND setting.
• Sound understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and Lancashire’s Local Offer.

Responsibilities

• EHCP coordination and annual reviews.
• Coordinate the EHCP process across all relevant areas of the College, including Foundation Learning.
• Plan, prepare and manage the annual EHCP review cycle, including paperwork and arranging meetings.
• Ensure EHCP information, outcomes and agreed support arrangements are recorded and shared with staff.
• Maintain accurate records of students’ EHCPs, review dates, key contacts and actions.
• Monitor deadlines and ensure documentation is completed within timescales.

Skills

Experience with SEND settings

Education

GCSEs English Language and Mathematics (4-9 / A-C)

Experience in education/SEND setting

Job description

We welcome applications for this support post to commence as soon as possible.

The main duties and responsibilities of this role include:

• EHCP coordination and annual reviews
• Coordinate the EHCP process across all relevant areas of the College, including Foundation Learning.
• Plan, prepare and manage the annual EHCP review cycle, including preparing paperwork, gathering evidence and arranging review meetings.
• Ensure EHCP information, outcomes and agreed support arrangements are accurately recorded and shared appropriately with relevant teaching and support staff.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date records of students’ EHCPs, annual review dates, key contacts and actions.
• Monitor deadlines and ensure that documentation is completed and submitted within required timescales.

For the full job description please see attached ‘Job Pack’.

The Successful Candidate

Cardinal Newman College is a wonderful place to work, and this is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and compassionate candidate to join our dedicated ALS and Foundation Learning departments.

The ALS and Foundation Learning Departments are seeking a candidate who has GCSEs in English Language and Mathematics at Grade 4–9 (A*–C), or equivalent qualifications, along with experience of working with young people in an education, support or special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) setting, including supporting learners on mainstream Level 3 programmes. The successful candidate will also have a sound understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and Lancashire’s Local Offer.

You should display the values, attitudes, and behaviours consistent with the Catholic Ethos of the College and have a commitment to equality and diversity and the safeguarding of young people and vulnerable adults.

Terms and Conditions

Hours: 37 hours per week, term time plus 4 weeks. Starting and finishing times as agreed.

Salary: The post will be paid on the Sixth Form Colleges’ Support Staff Pay Spine at points 17 to 19 - pro rata to £34,253 to £36,564 Actual Salary £33,024 to £35,252.

Closing date for receipt of applications: 11.59pm on Sunday 27th September(we reserve the right to close the advert in advance of this date).

Why work at Cardinal Newman College?

We are a happy and thriving Catholic Sixth Form College committed to equality and diversity, welcoming colleagues from all backgrounds into our community irrespective of their religion or belief, ethnicity, age, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, marital or pregnancy status.

We are an outstanding college in every aspect and one of the highest-performing Sixth Form Colleges nationally for Value Added. We recognise the invaluable contribution our dedicated staff make to the success of our students and the College as a whole. As such, we aim to foster a culture where staff feel valued and supported.

We also offer a range of excellent staff benefits, including:

• Generous Pension schemes for both teachers and support staff
• Pro rata to 25 days holidays plus 4 concessionary days and bank holidays for support staff
• Staff are contractually entitled to time off at Christmas in line with the college holidays, usually around 2 weeks.
• A genuine commitment to staff health and wellbeing
• Access to a salary sacrifice electric vehicle scheme
• Access to the Cycle to Work Scheme and Techscheme
• Free use of the on-site gym
• Access to professional development and the opportunity to undertake professional qualifications through apprenticeships
• Staff savings scheme

More detailed information on further staff benefits can be found within our staff perks document attached.

Further Information

All offers of appointment are subject to Disclosure and Barring Service clearance as well as a range of other safer recruitment checks.