Administration Officer with responsibility for First Aid
Hollingworth Academy, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 3DR14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
21 September 2026 at 9am
Date listed
7 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 25 hours per week, 9.15am to 2.45pm (30 minute unpaid lunch daily)
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £32,061 - £33,699
Actual salary
- £18,823 - £19,785
What skills and experience we're looking for
Purpose of the Job:
To manage the medical needs of pupils within the school
To effectively take charge of theday todayadministration for first aid and medical needs in relation to the health of each pupil at the academy and invest in longer-term health for all.
Tobe responsible forall the medical requirements for the school, including the tracking,reportingand analysis.
To liaise with staff, parents, and medical professionals to ensure that all pupils medical needs, both physical and mental, are properly supported in school so they can have a full and active role in school, remain healthy and achieve their academic potential.
To support and promotepupilswellbeing and mental health as a Mental Health First Aider in school.
What the school offers its staff
Why Choose Hollingworth Academy?
- Voted ‘Most Inspirational School in Rochdale’ in 2024, and the only school in Greater Manchester and Lancashire with ‘World Class Schools’ status.
- Conveniently located just off the M62, we offer an easy commute from Stockport, Central Manchester, Leeds, Blackburn, Warrington, and Burnley – all within 40 minutes or less.
- We value our staff and provide time off for important family events, such as school nativity plays and first days at school etc.
- Our department prides itself on its staff retention and staff development. External positions in this department are rare – this is your chance to join a truly outstanding team.
- Free access to our onsite gym.
- Free Simply Health membership that includes money off prescriptions, dental check-ups, physiotherapy, opticians, and GP appointments.
- 20 additional PPA hours per year beyond government guidelines.
- Opportunity for free lunches available.
- Work in an environment where Ofsted say that our pupils are ‘proud to attend this school’ and ‘can learn in lessons without disruption’. With a ‘behaviour system which allows [leaders] to respond to any uncommon instances of pupils’ poor behaviour rapidly’.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
Childcare Disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
Medical
Online and Social Media
Prohibition from Teaching
Right to Work
Satisfactory References
Suitability to Work with Children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Hollingworth Academy
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1331 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Hollingworth Academy website
- Email address
- jscott@hollingworthacademy.co.uk
In 2023, Hollingworth Academy was awarded the World Class Schools Quality Mark; the only school in Greater Manchester and Lancashire out of 463 to achieve this world class status.
Hollingworth Academy is now one of two academies in the recently formed Hollingworth Learning Trust, along with Newhouse Academy. Hollingworth Learning Trust’s core purpose is to make a positive difference to the lives of its children. Its role, as a sponsor of both academies, is to provide the support, challenge, expertise and resources necessary to significantly improve the provision for education.
Here at Hollingworth Academy, we believe that everyone excels everyday. This ethos is built on our core values of RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY and RESILIENCE and these values are at the heart of everything we do. We want considerate and confident young adults who are respected within their community, capable of successfully entering further education, employment and training. We will always have the highest expectations for all of our students, as their success is our success. We are extremely proud of our students and their achievements. Indeed, visitors frequently comment that they are confident, respectful, thoughtful and articulate young people.
We heavily invest in our staff as we understand that they are our greatest asset. There are many ‘formal‘ CPDL opportunities including NPQs and a variety of leadership pathways. However, at Hollingworth we ensure that our colleagues are continuously developed throughout their career via our bespoke provision. In addition, we actively look to develop leadership skills and ensure that the best leaders stay within our school and Trust. This role is excellent preparation for the post holder to secure promotion in the future
Arranging a visit to Hollingworth Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jscott@hollingworthacademy.co.uk.
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