Casual First Aiders

St Peter's School; Southbourne; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

St Peter's School seeks outstanding Casual First Aiders for term-time hours to support the health and welfare of students within the dedicated Student Hub Medical facility at the Secondary School site in Southbourne. The role is based on casual, term-time hours with on-site presence and involves handovers on the days worked.

First Aid at Work qualification is required and an Enhanced DBS check will be conducted. Interview dates are to be confirmed, and right to work in the UK must be established.

Qualifications

• First Aid at Work qualification is required.
• Enhanced DBS check required.

Responsibilities

• Assess students and staff reporting sick or unwell and provide first aid as needed.
• Contact parents/guardians to arrange collection when necessary.
• Maintain records in the medical room and ensure first aid supplies are stocked.
• Liaise with senior staff and external agencies as appropriate.

Education

First Aid at Work

Enhanced DBS check

Job description

Casual First Aiders - Casual hours, Term Time only.

St Peter's is a very successful and oversubscribed School. We are a caring community with resolute focus on delivering outstanding teaching and learning.

The School seeks to appoint outstanding Casual First Aiders - wanting to join a supportive and committed team.

St Peter's is an 'all through school' that was designated GOOD by Ofsted in September 2023. It is delightfully situated on the Dorset Coast with ready access to the New Forest, both areas rich with opportunities for outdoor pursuits.

Interview date to be confirmed.

We regret to advise CVs are not accepted as a form of application.

Further details and application forms are available on the school website:

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

This role is UK based and your Right to Work will need to be established as part of the appointment process.

An online check will be conducted for candidates shortlisted to check their suitability to work with children (KCSIE 2026).

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility at St Peter’s School regardless of position or role

KEY ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIESTo promote the health and welfare of all students and staff and provide medical assistance as required within confines of skills.

The position is based at the Secondary School site in Southbourne, working in the Student Hub Medical facility. The part time First Aid Manager is overall responsible for the service – with handovers taking place on the part days worked. First Aid at Work qualification is required with regular updates and training provided.

Reporting to the Assistant Head (Pastoral) via the First Aid Manager, the First Aider is responsible for the following tasks:

• To make an initial assessment of students and staff reporting sick or unwell to the Medical Room, administer first aid where appropriate and determine whether he/she is fit to remain in school or return to lessons/work. Contact parents/guardian/carer to arrange collection and advise accordingly.
• To respond and assess emergency injuries/accidents on first call basis and determine whether emergency services are required, and authorise or contact directly.
• Accident Reports are completed in full, with appropriate investigations and actions carried out prior to passing to the First Aid Manager, referring any urgent case to the Senior Leader on Cover duty.
• Risk assess any student or colleague returning to school after a long-term injury or accident where mobility or vision is impaired (wheelchair, crutches, braces, supports etc.), to determine any mobility limitation – liaise with senior staff as appropriate.
• Ensure the First Aid Manager is fully updated with any concerns on student welfare or first aid/medical matters, liaising directly with senior staff or outside agencies when appropriate.
• Carry out all administrative tasks related to First Aid, including but not restricted to, ensuring that records are correctly kept and supplies are maintained both within the medical areas and first aid bags.
• Liaise with the Medical teams who visit the school to administer inoculations or alike.
• Supervise students in the medical room, including individuals placed in isolation.
• When time permits, assist other colleagues with administrative tasks.

SUPPORT FOR THE SCHOOL

• To be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health and safety, security and confidentiality, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
• To contribute to overall ethos, work and mission statement of the school.
• To undertake broadly similar duties commensurate with the level of the post as required by the Head teacher.