Medical Needs Co-ordinator  

Medical Needs Co-ordinator

Location: King Edward VI College, Stourbridge

Contract: Part-time (21 hours per week), term-time-only

Working hours: to be agreed

Salary: SFCA support staff pay scale 11 - 15 - £13,741.18 - £15,451.99 (for term-time only, based on 21 hours per week)

King Edward VI College, Stourbridge is a specialist A level sixth form college. We provide a rigorous academic curriculum alongside a strong programme of wider enrichment that supports students to develop independence, confidence and ambition. Our students come from a wide range of social and cultural backgrounds, and we are proud of the inclusive, purposeful community they and our staff create together.

We are seeking a knowledgeable and dedicated Medical Needs Co-ordinator who will provide specialist guidance, training and support for students with complex medical conditions and physical disabilities.

In this rewarding role, you will work closely with the SENCo, Inclusion Coordinators and teaching staff to ensure that students with medical needs can access their learning safely, confidently and successfully. You will play a key part in removing barriers to education by supporting both individuals and the wider college community.

Full requirements for the role can be found in the attached job description and person specification.

Please note that CVs cannot be accepted.  Applications must be sent electronically in the original format (Word document) to HR@kedst.ac.uk.  Closing date for applications is 9.00 am Tuesday 30 June. Interviews are anticipated to take place Monday 6 and Tuesday 7 July.

Working at King Edward VI College

We are student-centred, collaborative and evidence-informed, with high expectations for ourselves and each other. We value good judgement, professional curiosity, and the confidence to reflect and improve.

We welcome applications from people who share these values and who want to contribute positively to a collegiate, ambitious sixth form environment.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We are committed to treating people fairly and with respect, and to creating a working environment where staff are supported to do their best work.  We value professional judgement, different perspectives and open discussion, and we expect all colleagues to contribute to a respectful and inclusive workplace.

Safeguarding and safer recruitment

King Edward VI College, Stourbridge is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check with barred list information.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, the College may carry out an online search as part of the shortlisting process. This is done solely to identify any information that may be relevant to an applicant’s suitability to work with children.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed. Further information is available from the Ministry of Justice.