Health & Safety Officer - The Vale Federation
Stocklake Park Community School, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP20 1DPThis job expired on 15 April 2024 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible, upon completion of all pre-employment checks with satisfactory results.
Closing date
15 April 2024 at 3pm
Date listed
28 March 2024
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time, term time: 30 hours per week, 40 weeks per year (including INSET days)
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- FTE £ 26,477 to £28,645 per annum
Pay scale
- Bucks Pay Range 4, Point 21-25. Salary £18,743 to £20,277 approx gross per annum (including holiday pay)
What skills and experience we're looking for
The person we are looking for will have relevant and recent experience of working within a health and safety/compliance area, not necessarily in a school environment, although experience of the education sector would be desirable. You will have a proven track record in taking responsibility for completion of tasks and projects and be able to work well under pressure. Good knowledge of health and safety, an understanding of compliance and regulations in the workplace would also be essential. Personal qualities for this role include exceptional accuracy and attention to detail, flexibility with regard to working at other sites across the Federation and possessing a calm, courteous and professional manner. (Please see candidate pack for further details).
What the school offers its staff
The Vale Federation of Schools incorporates Booker Park Primary Special School andStocklake Park Secondary Special School. Booker Park School currently educates 239 pupils and StocklakePark School 104 students, including a Sixth Form. Our extensive facilities include a hydrotherapy pool, soft play centre, sensory, swing rooms, rebound trampoline, library audio suite and multiple outdoor activity and learning areas.
Based in Aylesbury, our schools are close to the town centre and local train stations, have excellent bus links andfree on-site parking at all sites. We are offering the chance to become part of an amazing team with amazing opportunities.
Further details about the role
Reporting to the Business Director the successful candidate will co-ordinate the Health and Safety activities and compliance across the Federation, including risk assessments, audits and actions plans, policy review and update, accident reporting and ensuring all are completed to the highest standards, ensuring the Federation meets all compliance regulations in delivering safe facilities and events for all our pupils, staff and visitors. You will work and liaise across departments, as well as some third parties as required on specialist subjects, such as fire safety, always promoting the Federation and all associated schools to the highest standards. (Please see candidate pack for further details).
Commitment to safeguarding
The Vale Federation of Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to provide two satisfactory references, undertake pre-employment checks including a health check and have a cleared Enhanced Disclosure & Barring check. An online search (including social media) will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates as part of our recruitment process.
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About Stocklake Park Community School
- School type
- Special school, ages 11 to 19
- School size
- 100 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@thevalefederation.com
- Phone number
- 01296 427221
Part of the Vale Federation of Schools, Stocklake Park Secondary School is a special school which caters for students who have moderate to severe learning difficulties. There are currently 100 students at the main site. The school follows a primary model and is designed to meet individual educational needs and develop social and personal skills. The curriculum is organised to give students the opportunity to experience and explore different subjects. We provide high quality education and care and students have access to a range of therapies, multi-agency professionals and a team of therapists who support students’ needs. We offer an excellent training package for staff together with a fantastic opportunity to become part of an innovative and forward thinking team who are providing a therapeutic and unique learning environment for its pupils. All students have access to swimming at our primary site, a rebound centre and purpose built outdoor spaces including a MUGA (multi use games area) and playground equipment. We are close to bus and train links and on-site parking is available for staff.
Arranging a visit to Stocklake Park Community School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@thevalefederation.com.
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