IDP Coordinator (Fixed Term)

Salary: £40,847 - £43,267 per annum

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Cardiff and Vale College for an IDP Coordinator to be based at our City Centre Campus on Dumballs Road on a fixed term contract from July 2026 until July 2027. The post holder will support the co-ordination of actions involved in creating and maintaining Individual Development Plans (IDPs) in line with ALNET, ensuring all learners with ALN are identified and supported at CAVC. To work directly in partnership with the ALNCo/Deputy ALNCo, learners, parents/carers, CAVC staff and external organisations to make sure the college works efficiently to meet its statutory duties for ALN.

Key Responsibilities include:

• To complete the actions assigned by the Inclusion Panel to support the process of identifying if a learner has an ALN. This may include gathering information from Tutors, parents/carers, the learner and the co-ordination of person-centred meetings.
• To support the ALNCo/Deputy ALNCo by ensuring the college is compliant with ALNET Act (2018) and the Code (2021) regarding timeframes for the identification of ALN and creation of an IDP.
• To act as a key contact for young people, parents/carers, local authorities and other stakeholders in relation to IDP reviews.
• To engage with support from other agencies or third sector organisations, arranging meetings and involving them as appropriate in the IDP review process.
• To use person-centred practices to ensure young people with ALN are put at the heart of the review process.
• To ensure that annual reviews are timely, robust and support each young person's aspirations towards adulthood and independence. This will involve converting some learners with Learning and Skills Plans (S140) to the ALN system and developing IDPs (Individual Development Plans).

You will hold a PGCE or appropriate teaching qualification and demonstrate significant experience of working with children and/or young people with ALN. You will have excellent interpersonal and organisational skills and be an effective collaborator with learners, colleagues and external partners. You'll have a strong understanding of ALNET Act (2018) and Code (2021).

You will embrace our CAVC values and be Inspirational, Inclusive and Influential towards our learners, colleagues and partners.

Please note this is a fixed-term contract ending 31st July 2027 due to a period of maternity cover.

The closing date for completed applications is 15th May 2026 at 11:59pm

To find out more or apply go to www.cavc.ac.uk or contact the Human Resources Department on 02920250311 or recruitment@cavc.ac.uk .

Applications are to be made using the Cardiff and Vale College application form only. The college welcomes applications in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application in English. If we invite you to interview, let us know if you would like us to conduct the interview and assessment process in Welsh.

All vacancies are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and employment will not commence without a valid up to date DBS check. This is a contractual agreement that must be in place before your employment starts. The College's procedure for the Suitability of Ex-offenders for Employment is available upon request.

Your employment with Cardiff and Vale College will also be dependent on suitable reference checks, before you are able to commence employment, Cardiff and Vale College must have received two references, one being from your present or most recent employer. We will contact your referees upon appointment.

These are contractual agreements that must be in place before your employment can commence.

We are committed to the recruitment and retention of disabled people, and are a positive disability confident scheme employer.