First Aid Administrator

Meols Cop High School, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 6JS

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  28 September 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  11 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 36 hours per week, term time. Monday to Friday.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £25,989
• Pay scale: Grade D scale point 5 to 6 £21,630 to £21,974 pro rata

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a confident, caringand organised person to join our team in therole of School First Aider and Administrator.

This role will require applicants to assess themedical and welfare needs of students andstaff, and administer front-line First Aid. Thesuccessful candidate will ensure that pupilswith ongoing medical needs are supported inschool in line with their Individual Health CarePlans, administer approved medication tostudents and maintain records and reports,including those for statutory requirements.

What the school offers its staff

Continuous Professional Development and Learning:

At Southport Learning Trust, continuous professional development (CPD) and learning are integral to enhancing a

culture of growth and excellence. We will support your career aspirations and support you to thrive in your role.

Generous Pension:

Employees benefit from a generous pension scheme, with Southport Learning Trust offering a competitive

contribution, ensuring that staff are well-supported in planning for their retirement. We are part of the Teachers’

Pension Scheme for teaching staff and Merseyside Pension Fund for support staff.

Cycle to work scheme:

At Southport Learning Trust, the Cycle to Work Scheme offers employees a fantastic opportunity to promote healthierlifestyles while saving money. Through the scheme, staff can purchase a bike and cycling equipment tax-free, makingit more affordable to commute to work sustainably.

Collaborative Working:

Collaborative working is at the heart of its culture, offering employees the opportunity to thrive in a supportive, team orientedenvironment. By working together across schools and departments, staff can share expertise, best practices,and innovative ideas, enhancing both personal and professional development.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Meols Cop High School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 916 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Meols Cop High School website
• Email address: byrne-s@meolscop.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/meols-cop-high-school-southport

Meols Cop High School is in the heart beat of Southport and plays an integral part within the local
community. We prioritise more than just academic achievement; we instil a profound sense of values and
ethics in all our students, as part of our school motto ‘Brokering Aspirations’. Anchored by its four
foundational pillars: Academic Excellence, Values Driven, Professional Standards, and Skills and
Experiences, Meols Cop fosters a holistic learning environment that prepares students for future success.
Meols Cop is a successful school at the heart of the local community. We are committed to providing
stimulating, challenging and engaging learning experiences for our students and invest heavily in
professional development as we believe ‘Teacher improvement is school improvement’. Meols Cop High
School will offer you extensive career development and bespoke CPD opportunities. Staff are specialists
in their areas with strong links to Maths Hubs work, STEM and Research school training programmes.
Moreover, we are keen to ensure the wellbeing of our staff, and our Workload Charter highlights our
commitment to this.

At Meols Cop we celebrate and support collaboration with local businesses, charities and community
groups within the local area, creating meaningful partnerships that benefit both our students and the
broader community. We believe that instilling values such as honesty, empathy, respect, and resilience is
essential for students to succeed not just academically but also in their personal and professional lives.
At Meols Cop we are committed to ensuring that our young people have the skills, qualifications and
characteristics to lead a successful life. We provide a curriculum that will challenge them academically,
that will allow them to develop as citizens of the world and to undertake experiences that will allow them
to explore passions and make informed choices about their futures. The successful candidate will take a
lead role in making this become a reality through developing a culture amongst our staff and students of
high expectations and high standards.

We would encourage you to look at our website, performance tables and OFSTED reports to ensure that
Meols Cop High School is a school that you feel would be suitable for your professional development.
Meols Cop High School is part of Southport Learning Trust and benefits of working within the Trust
include access to Merseyside Pension Fund, a cycle to work scheme and a private health and wellbeing
service. In addition, as part of Sefton’s admissions policy children of staff where the member of staff has
been employed at a school within the Southport Learning Trust for two or more years at the time at which
the admission application for the school is made, their children will be considered for a priority placement
at Meols Cop High School.

Meols Cop High school is a truly special place to work. Please don’t just take our
word for it - interested applicants are strongly encouraged to visit us, meet our
team and most importantly, get to know our incredible students. To organise a
tour ahead of application, please contact PA to the leadership team, Miss Sarah
Byrne on byrne-s@meolscop.co.uk

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