About Us
In September 2008 we joined the Harris Federation, a not-for-profit charity with 25 years of experience in education. In joining the Harris Federation, we have become part of a family of more than forty happy and highly successful primary, secondary and sixth form providers in schools across London.
We pride ourselves in creating a supportive community where our students are offered the best educational experience in order to develop confidence, self-belief and self-drive.
Main Areas of ResponsibilityYour responsibilities will include:
- Being the first point of contact in respect of administering first aid for students and staff, and the named responsible officer for all first aid matters
- Managing the register of suitably qualified first aiders within the Academy and ensuring there are sufficient qualified staff
- Administration of student medication
- Delivering specific medical related needs of students as defined within their individual Statements of Additional Needs
- Administering the programme, and assist where necessary, of student medical examinations, assessments and inoculations
- Advising and training Academy staff (in conjunction with the Health Authority) in specific procedures which they may be expected to carry out in the absence of a trained nurse
- Promoting health education in partnership with the teaching/support staff and the Health Authority
- Ensuring the highest possible standards of clinical procedures
- Liaising with parents and medical personnel to ensure that the health needs of students are satisfied
- Ensuring suitable and sufficient stocks of first aid consumables and equipment
- Working within current Child Protection Procedures and liaising with the campus nominated Child Protection Officer
- Ensuring confidentiality of all medical information
- Ensuring up-to-date clinical and professional practice is maintained
Qualifications & ExperienceWe would like to hear from you if you have:
- Experience of delivering a high-quality service
- Experience of a range of general administrative duties
- Good ICT skills and experience, including Word, Excel, and management information systems
- Experience working with children of relevant age (11-19)
- A good standard of general education, including literacy and numeracy skills
For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.
Professional Development & BenefitsOur people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.
In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includesour Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more aboutour benefitson our website.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Salary Type: per annum
- Total Applications: 7
- Last Date: 27/01/2025