SCHOOL MATRON / FIRST AID OFFICER
Fernhill School, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 9BYThis job expired on 19 October 2022 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
19 October 2022 at 5pm
Date listed
20 September 2022
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37.5 hours per week, 8.00 am to 4.00 pm daily, 39 weeks per year - term time plus 5 INSET days
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- HCC Grade C - actual salary £16,701 – £17,590 (£19,265 - £20,290 FTE)
SCHOOL MATRON / FIRST AID OFFICER job summary
The Role
We are looking for a healthcare professional to provide first aid and medical treatment for students and staff, as and when required, and to maintain appropriate records. This is a wonderful opportunity to care for our students in a warm and vibrant community. Overseen by our Senior Assistant Head, the School Matron will be responsible for all aspects of medical care.
The key responsibilities of the post will include dealing with accidents and minor illnesses or injuries of students and staff, arranging boosters and vaccinations, and liaising with the teaching staff and parents about individual or general health issues and writing care plans. The suitably qualified, successful candidate should have experience of working with children and/or have a background in primary care. The First Aid at Work qualification is required for this role, training can be arranged.
You should be willing to contribute to staff training on appropriate medical actions and support the pastoral team in matters related to health education. In addition, you will administer visits by the school nurse and other health practitioners and will be responsible for the storage and administration of medicines, maintaining medical supplies around the school and the online school uniform shop.
A calm disposition and a sense of humour are essential!
The School
We are proud of our reputation as a small, friendly school, built on strong, traditional values, where exceptional pastoral care, the acceptance of others and the celebration of diversity and excellent academic achievement for all are the cornerstones of our success. Our motto ‘be the best you can be’ applies to all members of the school community. We have a committed, loyal and talented team of leaders, teachers and support staff.
The Medical Room/Suite
The medical room is a spacious area equipped with a toilet, medicines fridge and medical couch. The medical room is in the main school building, near Reception.
Back up medical support is available in school from trained First Aiders.
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.
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About Fernhill School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 647 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Fernhill School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- creynolds@fernhillschool.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01276 702540
We are proud of our reputation as a small, friendly school, built on strong, traditional values, where exceptional pastoral care, the acceptance of others and the celebration of diversity and excellent academic achievement for all are the cornerstones of our success. Our motto ‘be the best you can be’ applies to all members of the school community. We have a committed, loyal and talented team of leaders, teachers and support staff.
Fernhill School is a mainstream, non-selective, community state secondary for girls and boys aged 11-16. The school is located in Farnborough, Hampshire and has good transport links via the M3 and A331.
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