First Aid & Medical Needs Officer (job share)
Ratton School, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 2XR8 days remaining to apply
Job start date
2 September 2024
Closing date
8 July 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
24 June 2024
Job details
Job role
- Pastoral, health and welfare
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time, term time: 15 hrs per week (8.00-4.00) Days of work: Thursday & Friday (with a 30-minute unpaid break daily)
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- £8,302.53 gross per annum, £691.88 gross per month
Pay scale
- LPS SS Grade 4, points 9-10 (£23,114 to £23,500 pay award pending) pro rata
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are currently seeking an individual to job share with the current postholder. Days to be worked are Thursdays and Fridays term time only (plus 1 week). In this dynamic role, you will be the compassionate face attending to sick, injured, and distressed pupils. Your commitment will extend to administering medication in adherence to school policies, maintaining accurate medical records, and fostering open communication with parents and staff.
Collaboration is key, and you will take the lead in maintaining and reviewing Individual Health Care Plans alongside the Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) and other relevant agencies. You'll also spearhead school vaccination programs, producing Health & Safety Reports for external agencies and trustees.
Your organisational prowess and methodical approach will shine as you prioritise work tasks and manage your workload effectively. Strong communication skills will be essential as you interact with diverse audiences, including fellow employees, governors, pupils, and parents. Sensitivity and objectivity in handling confidential matters are essential. Above all, we seek individuals committed to Equal Opportunities, ready to engage in further training and development opportunities.
Whether you bring experience in clerical duties or possess a basic understanding of school operations with a desire to work with children, we want to hear from you. A valid certificate of competence in first aid or a willingness to undergo training is essential.
What the school offers its staff
We offer an incentive package which includes:
- A comprehensive induction programme for new staff to our academies.
- On-going investment into your career development through appropriate CPD.
- Support and mentoring by a strong Senior Leadership Team and other experienced leaders.
- Access to the Bike 2 Work scheme allowing up to 42% discount on the cost of bikes and equipment.
- Full use of an employee assistance programme supporting wellbeing.
- Free breakfast of bagel/cereal/porridge/tea/orange juice.
- Staffroom with complimentary tea and coffee.
- Subsidised membership of Benenden Healthcare (affordable alternative to private health insurance).
- On-site parking.
- Free Breakfast Club/After School Club place for trust staff children at Ocklynge Junior School.
Commitment to safeguarding
The South Downs Learning Trust and all our academies take notice of and adhere to all the national and local policies and guidance in regard to Safeguarding Children and Young People. We are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
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About Ratton School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1194 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Ratton School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- lbarrow@ratton.co.uk
Ratton School became a converter academy on 1st of August 2012 and joined with Ocklynge Junior School on the 1st of December 2017 to form the South Downs Learning Trust. The aim of our trust is to provide an outstanding educational experience for all students in our schools. We want both schools to retain their own identity whilst working together to support the learning of everyone in the Trust community.
Our aim is to develop a sustainable and exciting educational experience that places our students at the centre of all that we do.
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