Disadvantaged Student Coordinator

For a complete understanding of this opportunity, and what will be required to be a successful applicant, read on.

Location: Wymondham College

Salary: FTE: £26,403-£28,142 per annum, Pro‑rate £13,923-£15,104 per annum, including an allowance for holiday pay

Vacancy Type: Fixed term until 31st August 2027, 25 hours per week, Term‑time only

We are looking for a Disadvantaged Student Coordinator who is hard‑working, enthusiastic and able to communicate effectively as part of our school community. The role involves providing high‑quality administrative and operational support for disadvantaged students.

Person Specification

• Commitment to improving outcomes for disadvantaged and vulnerable students.
• Professional integrity and discretion.
• Emotional resilience and the ability to handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Positive, proactive and solution‑focused approach.
• Strong reliability, punctuality and professional standards.
• Ability to work collaboratively and maintain strong working relationships across the college.
• Ability to communicate clearly and tactfully using appropriate methods and an awareness of the impact of your own communication on others.
• Maintain positive relationships with all and work as an effective and flexible part of a team; willing to change methods of work and routines to benefit the team.
• Awareness of the importance of targeted intervention and accurate record keeping.
• Understanding of confidentiality, GDPR and secure data handling.
• Awareness of safeguarding responsibilities and procedures within schools.
• Be able to multi‑task and work under pressure.
• Be flexible and resilient in managing and executing daily responsibilities.
• Demonstrate strong planning and organisational skills.
• Willingness to accept responsibility for your own actions.
• Prioritise effectively, meet deadlines and accept challenges.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• A minimum of a grade C / 4, or equivalent, in English and Maths GCSE.
• Strong IT literacy, including confident use of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Evidence of relevant professional development linked to administration, education or safeguarding.
• Experience working within a school, educational or child‑centred environment.
• Experience handling sensitive or confidential information appropriately.
• Experience maintaining accurate spreadsheets, databases and administrative records.
• Experience communicating professionally with parents, carers and external agencies.
• Experience managing multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

• Level 3 qualification in administration, education or a related field.
• Safeguarding, child protection or GDPR training.
• MyConcern or equivalent safeguarding platform training.
• Experience supporting disadvantaged students or vulnerable groups.
• Experience supporting safeguarding administration.
• Experience working with Virtual Schools, social workers or multi‑agency teams.
• Experience producing reports or documentation for senior leaders, governors or external agencies.
• Experience using MyConcern or similar safeguarding systems.
• Knowledge of Pupil Premium funding and accountability expectations.
• Understanding of PLAC/LAC statutory processes, including PEP requirements.
• Awareness of Ofsted expectations relating to safeguarding and disadvantaged provision.

Benefits

• Professional development.
• Free refreshments.
• Free on‑site car parking.
• A generous pension as part of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Discounts, reward cards & promo codes via a staff benefits platform.
• A Cycle to Work scheme.
• 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme, at no cost to you.
• Children of staff benefit from increased priority under the admissions policy for their school base after 2 years continuous service.

The post‑holder will be required to comply with the Wymondham College Code of Conduct for Staff and Volunteers.

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