PEP (Personal Education Plan) Co-Ordinator

We are looking for a PEP (Personal Education Plan) Co-Ordinator to join our team. This is a 35 hours per week, full-time, permanent role offering a salary of £27,117 to £29,615 per annum.

Why Join Us?

At Wirral Metropolitan College our purpose is to provide inclusive, highest – quality education and training opportunities to meet the aspirations of students and the need of the local community.

To achieve our purpose, we live our values; We are Ambitious, We are Resilient, We are Inclusive, We are Empowering, We are Accountable.

Job Purpose/Key Responsibilities:

• Lead on the development and implementation of each individual students Personal Education Plan (PEP) as required.
• To arrange, attend and chair, as required, PEP meetings in conjunction with social workers, virtual schools and internal college teams.
• Ensuring students personal, emotional and academic needs are prioritised.
• Make sure the young person has a voice in setting learning targets.
• Developing and monitoring systems for liaising with carers, social workers, health professionals and the Virtual School/s in relation to the education needs and progress of the student.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Hold a relevant level 3 qualification (Advice & Guidance, Youth Work, Teaching, Mentoring)
• GCSE grade C/4 or above in English and Maths or equivalent
• Have experience of working with a wide range of young people with different and sometimes challenging needs
• Experience of chairing meetings
• Have knowledge and /or experience of identifying and supporting young people with a range of issues and barriers to learning
• Experience of working with social care and other external agencies

Benefits:

• Outstanding facilities in state of-the-art environments
• Enhanced annual leave entitlement
• Enhanced family friendly policies and leave  
• DBS checks completed and paid for by the employer
• Company is committed to CPD
• Flexible approach to work
• Excellent employer contribution rates into a local government pension scheme
• Access to free car parking (subject to availability)

If you feel you have the necessary skills and qualifications, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your up-to-date CV.

Wirral Metropolitan College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants who are offered employment will be subject to a record check from the Disclosure and Barring Services before the appointment is confirmed.

It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Wirral Metropolitan College is actively committed to maintaining an environment which promotes and embeds equality, diversity and inclusion as a core value and welcome applications from all sections of the community.  The College ensures the principles of the Equality Act 2010 are adhered to and all job applicants and employees are treated equitably and fairly.