Job Description

Disadvantaged Student Coordinator

Location: Wymondham College

Salary: FTE: £26,403-£28,142 per annum, Pro-rata £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

Wymondham College has over 400 staff dedicated to supporting World Class education. The College currently is one of the top State Schools in the Country and is recognised as one of the highest performing State Schools in the East of England, this is backed up by its most recent Ofsted inspections which rated the College as Outstanding in both Education and Boarding 2023.

The College is focused on providing outstanding quality to their students and staff not only in education but also through its provision of exceptional facilities and accommodation on site across its 83-acre campus.

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

The professional competencies expected of a Disadvantaged Student Coordinator are:

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.

The ability to communicate clearly and tactfully using appropriate methods and an awareness of the impact of your own communication on others;

Able to maintain positive relationships with all and able to 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 their daily responsibilities;

Able to demonstrate strong planning and organisational skills;

Willingness to accept responsibility for your own actions;

The ability to prioritise effectively, meet deadlines and accept challenges.

The qualifications and experience required of a Disadvantaged Student Coordinator are:

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.

All College staff enjoy a number of non-contractual benefits, including:

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 our staff benefits platform

A Cycle to Work scheme

24/7 access to our 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.

Wymondham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Sapientia Education Trust, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

Application closing date: Wednesday 1st July 2026

Interview date: W/C 6th July 2026