Lead First Aider

Job Introduction

Job Title:  Lead First Aider
Salary:  Scale 4, SCP 7 - 11, with a pro rata'd salary of £13319 - £14506 per annum
Hours: 21 hours and 15 minutes per week (21.25) Monday - Friday 10.15am - 2.30pm
Location:  Hagley Primary School
Permanent, Term Time Only, plus 2 TEDs and 3 additional days

Hagley Primary School is a happy, exciting and forward-looking school. 

We are seeking to appoint a confident, caring and organised person to join our team in the role of school Lead First Aider. This role will require applicants to assess the medical and welfare needs of children and staff, and administer front-line First Aid. The successful candidate will ensure that pupils with ongoing medical needs are supported in school in line with their Individual Health Care Plans, administer approved medication to students and maintain records and reports, including those for statutory requirements. 

Applicants must hold a full First Aid certificate as a minimum requirement. Relevant experience of working in a similar environment is desirable, but not essential. 

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS)
This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of criminal records via the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands, or final warnings, as well as convictions. The County Council has a commitment to safeguarding service users in our care.

Equality & Diversity: 

Hagley Primary School is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity for all pupils, staff and parents/carers which is free from discrimination, prejudice or harassment regardless of race, gender, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age and socio-economic background. 

The school’s culture strives to continue to develop the inclusion and diversity in which all individuals connected to our school feels proud of their identity and ability to fully participate in all aspects of school life. We feel, as educators, we play a crucial role in eliminating all forms of discrimination that Hagley Primary School recognises exists in society currently. 

We promote equality and diversity through challenging any discrimination and educating our pupils across a wide variety of topics without prejudice. 

At Hagley Primary School we believe and demonstrate that diversity is a strength to be respected and celebrated by all those connected to our school. 

Hagley Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check. 

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role. 

If you would like to come and visit the school, please contact Abi Astbury on 01562 883 280 ext 7 or aastbury@hagleyprimary.worcs.sch.uk

Application Closing Date: Wednesday 11th March at 9.00am
Anticipated Interview Date: Friday 20th March