Health and Safety Officer

Astrea Academy Trust, Sheffield, S9 4WG

12 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  19 July 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  24 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £41,050.00 Annually (FTE) Pro rata salary - £35,895

Health and Safety Officer job summary

Health & Safety Officer - Astrea Academy Trust

Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only (39 weeks per year)
Working hours: 37 hours per week (term time), with regular travel across Trust academies and occasional flexibility by agreement
Salary: £41,050 FTE | £35,895 pro rata

Astrea Academy Trust is seeking a proactive and knowledgeable Health & Safety Officer to support the delivery of a consistent, practical and effective health and safety approach across our 26 academies. Working closely with the Head of Estates and Health & Safety, you will play a key role in reviewing practices, supporting leaders and driving continuous improvement. This is a varied, hands-on role requiring regular travel, where you will build strong relationships across schools, provide constructive challenge, and help foster a positive culture where risks are understood and managed effectively.

Key responsibilities include:

• Deliver a programme of health and safety reviews across academies, including site visits, evidence gathering and clear reporting
• Track and monitor actions, ensuring improvements are completed effectively and within agreed timescales
• Provide practical advice and guidance to academy leaders to support compliance and strengthen local arrangements
• Support the development and review of risk assessments, safe systems of work and emergency procedures
• Assist with incident reporting, investigation and analysis to identify trends and prevent recurrence
• Deliver briefings, guidance materials and updates to promote awareness and best practice

What we are looking for:

• Experience in a health and safety role, ideally within education or a multi-site organisation
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and risk management principles
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to challenge constructively and build positive relationships
• Highly organised with the ability to manage a varied workload and travel between sites
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong attention to detail
• Commitment to promoting a positive health and safety culture across the Trust

Interested in Applying?

If you are passionate about education, looking for a fresh opportunity, or simply want to make a positive impact, we would love to hear from you. Take a look at the job description and candidate pack to find out more about the role and how to apply or contact our recruitment team at recruitment@astreaacademytrust.org.

Commitment to Safeguarding and EDI:

Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory background checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check. We value diversity and welcome applications from underrepresented groups. As a Disability Confident employer, we provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure all candidates can fully demonstrate their abilities.

In line with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 and the statutory Code of Practice, the Trust requires all public-facing post holders to demonstrate fluent English. Within a school setting, this applies to all roles that involve direct or indirect interaction with pupils, parents, or members of the public.

Flexible Interview Dates:

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, so don't miss out on this exciting opportunity. Please note that interview dates are flexible, and the academy reserves the right to interview shortlisted candidates during the application window.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to our dynamic and forward-thinking team, apply today and be a part of our mission to create a positive impact!

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

Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Posts are subject to enhanced DBS checks. 

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Astrea Academy Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Website: Astrea Academy Trust website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/astrea-academy-trust

Astrea is a trust that is coming of age and moving beyond its foundational years into a mature phase of development, our aim is that every child gets a brilliant education. Our work starts and ends with a universal belief in high standards and expectations for every child, no matter what barriers they face.

Underpinning our vision is a commitment that knowledge and scholarship will be celebrated, we want our children to become resilient in the face of challenge and we commit to providing all Astrea children with rich opportunities and to supporting them every step of the way. I am incredibly proud of what the Astrea family has achieved and as the trust matures, we are in a strong position to embark upon this next exciting phase, where all of our energy will be focused on providing a brilliant education which helps children to learn, thrive and lead successful lives.

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