First Aider

Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust; Smethwick; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust is seeking a dedicated First Aider on a fixed term basis to support student health and safety across the academy. The role involves providing First Aid, assessing student well-being and coordinating with safeguarding staff.

The post requires DBS clearance and a commitment to safeguarding, with duties including maintaining the First Aid room and reporting concerns. Term-time plus one week, 37 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Qualified First Aider with willingness to undergo training as required.
• Strong communication and inter-personal skills for interacting with students, staff and visitors.

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.

Skills

First Aid

Communication

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

POST: First Aider (Fixed term until July 2027)

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