Lead First Aider

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; Coleford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension scheme

Blue Light Card

Gym Discounts

Free eye tests

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Greenshaw Learning Trust's Five Acres High School is seeking a Lead First Aider to join the support team and provide frontline medical care for students and staff. You will manage first aid provision, keep confidential records, and coordinate with departments and parents as needed.

You'll play a pivotal role in safeguarding, administering first aid supplies, and supporting health-related communications, with opportunities for professional development and a supportive, inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience providing first aid in a school setting or similar environment
• Strong safeguarding awareness and confidentiality
• Ability to coordinate with school teams and parents/guardians

Responsibilities

• Be the main point of contact for medical needs for students, staff and visitors
• Provide medical/first aid to students and staff as required
• Maintain and monitor first aid supplies and equipment across the school
• Liaise with immunisation teams and organise in-school sessions where needed
• Maintain confidential medical records in line with GDPR and school policy
• Provide support during school visits and events, including supervised transport if required

Skills

First aid

Health & safety

Communication

Job description

We are looking for a Lead First Aider to join our school. This is an exciting opportunity to join Five Acres High School and become an integral member of the support team.

Five Acres High School is one of the top 3.5% of schools nationally (2024) for progress and was recently rated Exceptional Standard for Personal Development and Strong Standard for all other categories by OFSTED. Our world class school quality mark and school of character kitemark are further evidence that this is a great school to be a part of. This is a school that will give you an opportunity to demonstrate you are remarkable. Our values are ambition, confidence, creativity, determination and respect and we pride ourselves on ensuring students work towards our mission which is to encourage students to gain a sense of purpose, meaning and belonging by ‘Aiming High, Working Hard and Being Kind’.

We are proud members of the Greenshaw Learning Trust, a ‘family’ of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing our own distinctive character.

The Trust is a vibrant and forward-thinking community of teachers, support staff and learners committed to educating the ‘whole child’ to improve life chances, whilst securing the best possible outcomes for students. We encourage all young people to work hard and make the most of the opportunities they are given. Our amazing team of teachers and support staff demonstrate and encourage a lifelong love of learning, both within and beyond our curriculum.

As one of the highest performing multi-academy trusts in the country, we currently have Primary and Secondary schools across South London, Berkshire, Surrey, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, and Plymouth. We are continuing to grow and have further schools joining us on a regular basis.

We strive to be an inclusive and diverse employer and we encourage applications from underrepresented demographics. We recognise the need to achieve a good work-life balance and encourage discussions regarding flexible working across our schools and Shared Service teams. We aim to create the conditions under which our colleagues are able to thrive and to deliver exceptional work for the young people and communities which we serve.

Five Acres High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, therefore this appointment will be subject to vetting, including an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Main responsibilities

• Being the main point of contact for all instances that arise in school for students, staff and visitors requiring first aid assistance. Ensure the safe storage of student medication.
• Provide Medical/First Aid to students
• Responsibility for the provision of First Aid supplies throughout the school; monitoring of the use and reliability of any supplies/equipment.
• Liaising with the school immunisation team with regards to immunisations and medicals etc, including parent communications for consent and organising and overseeing the in-school sessions.
• Overseeing the maintenance of confidential student medical records in line with GDPR
• Ensuring Health Care Plans (HCP) that are received are updated for all relevant students, involving attending and participating in meetings as required.
• Producing reports from our system to ensure and monitor accurate recording of data.
• Overseeing the first aid arrangements for any emergency transport to hospital, accompanying members of the school if necessary.
• Ensuring immediate liaison with parents/carers; follow up of such cases after referral to hospital as required.
• Provide support at school visits and wider school experiences (including driving the minibus as and when needed - MIDAS training will be required).
• Being responsible for keeping up to date with the requirements of the role, by attending appropriate INSET and meetings and keeping abreast of changes in legislation to include potential outbreaks of infection/illness.
• Format letters/documents to ensure consistency with all communications
• Handle difficult situations and issues with sensitivity and calm, ensuring you are always aware of the safeguarding of pupils, data protection issues and the need for strict confidentiality at all times.
• Reporting any concerns to the appropriate person
• Be trained and proficient to offer medical/first aid provision on a day-to-day basis at school.
• Ensure all appropriate information and communications are disseminated to appropriate staff
• At times when first aid is not required you will be directed to support administrative tasks.

Please see the person specification for further information on the skills and experience you will need for this role.

What’s in it for you:

• Professional development and career progression
• Generous pension scheme
• Blue Light Card
• Eligibility for Teacher Art Pass (teaching staff only)
• An Employee Assistance Programme
• Gym Discounts
• Free eye tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Being part of a great team and expanding organisation

Closing date for receipt of applications is 31 August 2026

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with we, please let us know.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.