Lead First Aider and Receptionist

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Full time – Term Time only - Starting as soon as possible

(Scale 3) - £21,968 - £22,777 per annum

Do you like variety, young people and working as part of a fantastic team? If the answer is yes then this newly-created role might be for you.

We are seeking a strong individual to act as the lead first aider within the academy. This will involve being the first responder to emergency first aid calls as well as dealing with students with more minor ailments.

Part of the role will be the management of first aid reporting, administration of authorised medication to students and ensuring first aid supplies across the school are fully stocked.

In addition the role will offer reception and administrative support as part of a four-person team, particularly at the start and end of each day as well as having other specific administrative responsibilities.

You will have previous first aid and administrative experience, however a current first aid qualification is not necessary as we can offer refresher training.

To be successful in the role you must like working with young people and be able to communicate with them effectively. You must be comfortable working in a team and be prepared to deal with the unexpected.

You will need to demonstrate a commitment to health and safety and be willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check. As the role will require you to move quickly around the site you must be physically able to fulfil this.

The role is offered on a term time only basis and the hours will be 8.00 am – 4.00 pm each day.

This School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding checks will be undertaken during the recruitment process. 

For more information, or to arrange a visit to the school, please contact Andi Hooker, Operations Manager.  To apply for the position please visit EMET  to download an application pack.

On the application form, please focus on a detailed 'supporting statement' taking into account the person specification and indicating why you would be the best person for us to recruit to this position.

The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post, will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding checks will be undertaken during the recruitment process and this may include online searches.

We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.

Please do not apply using The Derbyshire County Council Website.

Only applications submitted on the school’s application form will be considered. We do not accept applications through recruitment agencies.

The closing date for applications is 9.00 am on Monday 5^th June 2023.  We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates prior to that date. Should this prove successful we may close to new applicants earlier so please don’t delay in submitting your application.