First Aider

shirelandcat; Smethwick; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

CPD provision

Supportive environment

Friendly children

Job summary

Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust is seeking a dedicated First Aider for a 12-month fixed term at Shireland Collegiate Academy. The role supports students’ health and well-being and serves as the first point of contact for health concerns during school hours.

The post requires a First Aid qualification and DBS clearance, with salary around the local scale. 37 hours per week term-time plus one week are offered with pro rata terms.

Qualifications

• First aid qualification required.
• Experience in student support is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide First Aid cover when on duty.
• Assist in the general health and well-being of all students.
• Identify students showing evidence of abuse/neglect and report to the Safeguarding Manager.
• Ensure the First Aid room is maintained in good order.

Job description

POST: First Aider (12 months fixed term)

LOCATION: Shireland Collegiate Academy

GRADE: Band D SCP 9 – 17 £27,255 – £31,022 per annum pro rata

ACTUAL SALARY: £24,319 - £28,397

HOURS: 37 Hours per week Term time plus one week

Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust is an established Multi-Academy Trust of primary and secondary academies across the West Midlands.

Our reputation is built on our core values of innovation, collaboration and inspiring individuals within our care.

We want every single person that comes through the doors of one of our academies to leave having grown as an individual, in terms of their skill set and their respect for others.

We believe that every person who passes through our doors deserves the very best that we can offer. Everyone who works with and for the Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust does so because they believe in children and want their futures to be happy and successful.

We are looking for someone to be the first point of contact for all students, staff and visitors to the Academy who need First Aid. Assisting in the general health and well-being of students.

We can offer:

• Opportunities across our MAT to enhance skills and experience
• Excellent career development opportunities
• Exceptional CPD provision
• a supportive working environment and team ethos
• friendly, enthusiastic children.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide First Aid cover when on duty
• Assist in the general health and well-being of all students.
• Identify students showing evidence of abuse/neglect and report to the Safeguarding Manager.
• Ensure the First Aid room is maintained in good order.

We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice where all staff can thrive. We believe that supporting our staff both personally and professionally allows them to give their very best to our students. Our aim is to foster a working culture that recognises and reflects the importance of good mental health and wellbeing and provides effective support when colleagues need it.

Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its entire staff to share this commitment. All post-holders will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS),including a Children’s Barred List check for post carrying out a regulated activity.

Closing Date: Sunday 18th October 2026

Interviews: Week commencing 19th October 2026