Annual Review & Student Data Coordinator

Heathermount School is looking for someone to join our friendly, professional, and dedicated team.

The ideal candidate would have:

• An organised, proactive and flexible approach with the ability to manage own workload.
• The ability to work well under pressure in a busy office environment.
• The confidence to work independently, as well as part of a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• IT literate proficient users of Word, Excel and google packages.
• Good typing skills with the ability to take minutes.

Heathermount is a day school, owned by Cavendish Education, set in 14 acres of beautiful grounds in Ascot, Berkshire.

We provide a high-quality education for students aged 5-18 who have a primary diagnosis of Autism.  All our students have an Educational Health & Care Plan. We are a well-resourced school with small classes (max 8) with students supported by a team of educational and therapeutic staff who work in unison to achieve the best outcome for our learners.

We are a forward looking and ambitious school with a passion for making a difference to the lives and education of our young people and our hard working, talented staff. 

Duties will include:

• Coordinating the organisation of annual reviews for students with EHCPs.
• Manage all aspects of the Annual Review process, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.
• Take detailed minutes at Annual Review meetings involving parents, external agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Distribute meeting minutes and relevant information as appropriate. 
• To co-ordinate the administration of annual reviews by collating information, liaising with staff and outside agencies, taking minutes at meetings, and circulating information as appropriate.
• Maintaining filing systems, records and spreadsheets as required.
• Administration of medication and first aid to students.
• Supporting the front office with parent communication
• Maintaining student records.
• Any other general admin duties which are consistent with the role and level of responsibility.

Why work for us:

• To work alongside a friendly and passionate team of professionals.
• We provided a comprehensive CPD programme to aid you in developing your career further.
• To work in a setting that has achieved Advanced Autism Accreditation in July 2021.
• The chance to work in a school that received a “Good” Ofsted inspection in Feb 2019 and who aspire to achieve outstanding in the future.
• A competitive salary and contributions to your pension.

Benefits included: 

• Performance related bonus
• Life Insurance cover @ 2 x your basic salary
• Subsidised lunches
• Employee assistance and well-being support and advice
• Free onsite parking
• Long service awards
• Cycle to work scheme

Visits and informal discussions are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact us on 01344 875101 or admin@heathermount.co.uk. 

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone’s responsibility.  Everyone who comes into contact with children and their families has a role to play. Heathermount School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and carry out their safeguarding responsibilities as per the job description and personal specification for their role.  

Any successful applicant will be required to undergo the child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an enhanced disclosure from the DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service), Barred List check, online searches, and a minimum of 2 references from previous employers. 

For more information about the DBS please see: https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check. 

This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

We evaluate applications on receipt and may contact suitable candidates for interview before the closing date. Please note, the role will close as soon as a successful candidate is appointed so early application is recommended.

Closing date: 29/05/2024

Interviews: 5th - 6th June 2024