Health and Safety Officer
Cicely Haughton School, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST9 0BX15 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
26 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
10 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £11,705.00 Annually (Actual)
Health and Safety Officer job summary
Manor Hall Academy Trust are delighted to be recruiting for the position of
Health & Safety Officer
Grade 8 Point 22 (£11,705) Actual Salary - Term-Time only
One Year Fixed Term Contract - extension possible for the right candidate
CICELY HAUGHTON SCHOOL,
Mill Lane Wetley Rocks, Stoke-on-Trent
01782 550202
Headteacher: Mrs J Hancock
Children attending Cicely Haughton School come from Staffordshire and other local authorities. All children have Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) for Special Educational Needs, primarily relating to Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties, often accompanied by additional needs.
At Cicely Haughton School, our priority is to ensure that every pupil feels safe, valued and listened to. We are committed to maintaining a secure, structured and supportive environment where effective health and safety practices are central to all aspects of school life. This includes proactively identifying risks, supporting positive behaviour, and promoting the physical and emotional wellbeing of all children, staff and visitors.
We are seeking an individual who is dedicated, driven, patient, resilient and energetic, with a good sense of humour and a genuine passion for working with young people and within the health and safety arena. The successful candidate will play a key role in upholding health and safety standards, managing challenging situations calmly and safely, and contributing to a culture where risk is carefully assessed, managed and reviewed and where incidents are efficiently and effectively managed. This role is vital in ensuring that every child can learn and develop within a safe, well-managed environment that prioritises both their wellbeing and success and is instrumental in maintaining our outstanding expectations.
The job will be varied and under the guidance of the Headteacher will include:
To update the School Health and Safety Policies for approval by the Governors
To continuously monitor and review the Health and Safety policies
To assist with the writing and updating of other school policies containing a Health and Safety element
To service the school’s Health and Safety Committee
To report and analyse accident reports within school and prepare reports for SLT
To advise staff on Health and Safety matters as required
To provide/arrange staff Health and Safety training as required. e.g use of fire extinguishers, use of ladders, manual handling etc
To prepare and issue bi-annual safety audit to all departments in school. To analyse the audit results and prepare reports for SLT and Health and Safety Committee
To liaise with the Site Manager on Health and Safety issues
To act as Fire Officer, organising risk assessment and fire drills.
To organise a team of fire marshals to cover all areas of school buildings
To liaise with LEA Health and Safety Officers
To liaise with Emergency Services
Prepare risk assessments as required
To provide/arrange for annual PAT testing of electrical equipment in school
To implement business continuity exercises
To ensure all responses and protocols are current, appropriate and meet current legislation/guidance
In return the school will provide access to comprehensive and flexible Employee Assistance Programmes which include:
- Training & Development: We invest in our staff, offering essential training as part of our comprehensive Staff Development Programme, with additional professional development opportunities tailored to your career aspirations.
- Supportive Environment: Our school community is warm and welcoming. You’ll work alongside a dedicated team of professionals who share your passion for making a difference.
- Meaningful Work: You’ll have the chance to support students in overcoming challenges and achieving their potential, creating lasting positive change in their lives.
- Access to excellent benefits: We offer a comprehensive and flexible Employee Assistance Program, including:
- Tech and Cycle-to-Work schemes
- Online gym classes and health & wellbeing support
- Financial advice services
- Thinkwell fast-track counselling
- Physiotherapy and retail discounts at supermarkets, high street stores, and for days out.
Cicely Haughton School is seeking to appoint a Health & Safety Officer to work within our provision, rostered for two days per week term-time only. This is an exciting opportunity to join an “Outstanding Residential School” where emphasis is put on teamwork, mutual respect and hard work.
We require a motivated and confident team member who possesses the ability to build positive relationships with young people who have a range of social, emotional and mental health difficulties (SEMH).
The successful candidate will be provided with an extensive induction and training programme, with support to complete relevant and adequate qualifications, and the opportunity to expand your own professional development and knowledge base.
Visits to the school are welcomed prior to shortlisting - please contact Janey Hancock (Headteacher) jhancock@cicely.mhat.org.uk - 01782 550202 to discuss this further.
Applications should be completed on My New Term - www.mynewterm.com
Visits to be held Wednesday 24th June 2026 at 09:30am
The closing date for applications is noon on Friday 26th June 2026 12.00.
Interviews Monday 6th July 2026
For more information about Manor Hall Academy Trust visit www.manorhall.academy
This School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A copy of the Safeguarding Policy is available on the school website www.cicelyhaughton.staffs.sch.uk. Please note that this post is subject to satisfactory references prior to interview.
This position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.
By engaging in this recruitment process, shortlisted candidates consent to an online search in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education Guidance 2024.
We are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
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 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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Cicely Haughton School
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- School size
- 56 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Cicely Haughton School website
School location
Similar jobs nearby
Get a job alert when similar jobs are listed
Find more school jobs in Stoke On Trent and Staffordshire and Stoke