Individual Development Plan Co-ordinator

Individual Development Plan Co-ordinator

Location: Newport, Caerphilly

Salary: £35,409 – £38,747

Contract Type: Fixed term contract

Institution: Coleg Gwent

Hours: 37 hours per week

Fixed Term until: 31/07/26

Overview

We have been working with Welsh Government and other Further Education Colleges to develop processes to ensure we fulfil our legal obligations with regards to the Additional Learning Needs Educational Tribunal Act (ALNET).

The successful candidate will need to work independently, using their own initiative to collate information, draft suggested processes and create high quality resources. You will need to be confident in your understanding of writing IDPs so that you can advise and guide staff. There will be a need to work across the campuses and seek information from multiple departments within the college.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to collate information and draft suggested processes for IDPs.
• Create high quality resources and guidance related to IDPs and ALNET obligations.
• Advise and guide staff on IDP writing and related processes.
• Work across college campuses and liaise with multiple departments to gather information.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Confident understanding of writing IDPs and advising staff.
• Willingness to work across campuses and coordinate with multiple departments.

Applicants, Safeguarding and Equality

Applications may be submitted in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.

The College is committed to safeguarding, ensuring the safety and welfare of children and young people. Employment is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and registration with the Education Workforce Council if appropriate. Please note that successful candidates will be expected to pay for the Enhanced Disclosure and registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC).

At Coleg Gwent we are committed to providing a working environment which embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity, in line with the Equality Act 2010. Our goal is to embed these commitments in day-to-day working practices with learners, colleagues, and partners. We strive to build a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from minority groups, females, LGBTQ+, non-binary people, people with disabilities, and those from diverse languages and backgrounds. All campuses are accessible and facilities such as prayer rooms are available.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and affiliates of the Black Leadership Group. We have six Staff Networks (Enabled, Men’s Alliance, Women Together, Cynefin, LGBTQ+, Race Alliance).

What brings us together?

We are committed to building a culture of inclusion that empowers our people to thrive and fosters a sense of belonging. An Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (ED&I) steering group exists to promote these values across the College.

Wellbeing

Your wellbeing matters. We offer a programme of wellbeing activities, including access to the Headspace app for all staff, trained mental health champions, and subsidised gym access to support mental and physical health.

Closing Date: 05/10/25

Interview Date: 14/10/25