First Aider (Lead)
Firth Park Academy, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S5 0SDDeadline is today
Start date details
February/ March 2025
Closing date
5 February 2025 at 3:07pm
Date listed
22 January 2025
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £19462 - £20080 per annum
First Aider (Lead) job summary
Salary: NJC 3-5 £24,027 - £24,790 (FTE) £19,462 - £20,080 (Actual Salary) + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits
Hours: Permanent
Contract: 35 hours per week (term time plus inset days - 39 weeks)
Start date: February/ March 2025
Are you a qualified and skilled first aider, looking to make a difference every day?
We are seeking a dedicated First Aider to be the first point of contact for First Aid needs and support to our Academy. Join our team and make a meaningful contribution to our school every day.
The ideal candidate will be able to:
* Act as the first point of contact for all First Aid requirements, providing prompt and professional care to students, staff, and visitors.
* Maintain accurate records of all First Aid incidents and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
* Manage and replenish First Aid supplies and equipment to ensure readiness at all times.
* Accompany students to the hospital if required.
* Remain calm and composed, ensuring the best first aid care is provided during high intensity situations.
What are we looking for?
Due to the nature of the role, we can only consider applications from candidates with a current and valid 3 day 'First Aid at Work' qualification (or equivalent/ or higher i.e. nursing) OR an experienced first aider who has held a 'First Aid at Work' qualification within the last 3 years and is willing and able to refresh it during their employment.
It would also be advantageous if the post holder has a current 'Administering Medication Certificate' or be willing and able to undertake this during employment.
Experience of working in a school or with young people would be advantageous but is not essential.
About our School:
Firth Park Academy is a vibrant and inclusive secondary school at the heart of the community we serve. With just under 1200 students, we are amongst the largest schools in Sheffield. Through collaboration, every aspect of our work is of high quality. We deliver an ambitious and inclusive curriculum that enables all students to excel academically and socially.
Who is Lift Schools?
We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had.
We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.
We offer you:
* Comprehensive training: Access a wide range of developmental training to boost your career.
* Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
* Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.
Closing date: 9th February
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
Commitment to safeguarding
Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About Firth Park Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1189 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Firth Park Academy website (opens in new tab)
Firth Park Academy has an exceptionally well-qualified, talented, experienced and enthusiastic team of staff. We are a mission led organisation and our mission is;
We will provide every child with an excellent education, in every classroom every day.
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