Overview
Education, Health and Care Plan Lead (MAT Leave cover) – New Bridge School, Roman Road, Hollinwood, OL8 3PH. NJC Scale points 26-28: £37,280 - £39,152 (full time equivalent). Actual salary range pro rata: £31,885 - £33,486 per annum. SEN Allowance: £1,539 per annum. Hours: 36 hrs 40 mins per week/Term Time plus 5 days (195 days). Commencing as soon as possible MAT Leave Cover.
Part of the New Bridge Multi Academy Trust (MAT), New Bridge School is a generic special needs school for pupils and students aged 11 to 19 across four sites within Oldham. The main lower school is on Roman Road, Hollinwood; some students are based in Oldham Town Centre. There is also a 6th form in Fitton Hill and a College in Oldham Town Centre. The post holder will be fully responsible for the day-to-day operation, co-ordination and facilitation and the annual review process for students under the purview of the New Bridge School.
Role purpose
The primary purpose is to ensure that all processes relating to individual Education, Health and Care Plans are carried out in accordance with regulatory requirements. This includes coordinating and facilitating the annual review process for individual students. The role also involves active participation with the school’s pastoral team, working flexibly to promote collaborative working and partnership internally and externally.
Applicants should refer to the Job description and Person Specification for a more detailed guide to responsibilities.
Responsibilities
* Co-ordinate and facilitate the annual review process for individual students.
* Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements for Education, Health and Care Plans.
* Work with the pastoral team to promote collaborative working and partnerships internally and externally.
* Support and represent the school in moderation and data gathering related to EHC Plans as required.
Qualifications and experience
* Experience in this area is preferable; full coaching will be provided.
* Communication skills to influence, advocate, motivate and engage with children, young people and families, including presenting to diverse audiences.
* Listening skills to support children, young people and families in a non-judgmental way.
* Experience of using computer packages (word processing, spreadsheets, databases, emails) and researching information.
* Experience of office administration and clerical tasks.
* A high standard of professionalism, both personal and written.
* Ability to adopt the school and team ethos and exercise initiative to plan and prioritise own workload without close supervision.
Safer recruitment and safeguarding
We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults; all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. This post will require pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996. It will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice is available on request. For successful candidates, an online search may be carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024.
Equal opportunities
We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is diverse and representative of the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
Salary and terms
Salary: £31,885 - £33,486 per annum plus SEN allowance £1,539 per annum.
Hours of work: 36 hours 40 minutes per week, term time plus 5 days (195 days).
Location: Roman Road, Hollinwood, Oldham.
Commencing: As soon as possible.
Status: Fixed term to 31 August 2026 (or sooner if the postholder returns).
Closing date: Monday 27 October 2025 (8am).
Interviews: Thursday 30 October 2025.
Further information: dcotton@newbridgegroup.org
How to apply
Completed application forms should be returned to recruitment@newbridgegroup.org. For further information about the role, please refer to the Job Description & Person Specification and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form.
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