Medical & First Aid Officer

SAMpeople; Bebington; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Co-op member benefits

Discount card and flexible benefits

Gym membership discounts

Job summary

Co-op Academy Bebington is seeking a compassionate Medical & First Aid Officer to oversee our daily medical provision. The ideal candidate will have a valid first aid qualification, excellent communication skills, and the ability to remain calm and professional in a busy school environment.

GCSEs in Maths and English (4-9 or equivalent) are essential. Join a supportive academy that values wellbeing and safety, with a focus on student welfare and collaboration with staff, students, and families.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English grade 4-9 (A-C) or equivalent essential
• Valid first aid qualification required
• Excellent communication skills and ability to stay calm and professional in a busy school environment

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily medical provision for students and staff
• Manage medical priorities in a busy school environment
• Provide compassionate and professional medical support on site

Skills

First aid qualification

Communication skills

Education

GCSE Maths and English (A-C) or equivalent

Job description

At Co-op Academy Bebington, we are committed to providing an exceptional learning environment where students and colleagues can thrive. Our student welfare team plays a key role in creating a safe, healthy, and supportive environment for everyone in our school community. We are looking for a compassionate, organised, and proactive Medical & First Aid Officer to join our team and oversee our daily medical provision.

This is an exciting opportunity for a dependable and caring individual who enjoys working in a busy, dynamic environment.

We are seeking a warm, approachable, and composed individual who can manage medical priorities efficiently while maintaining a practical, reassuring attitude. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, a valid first aid qualification, and the ability to remain calm and professional in a busy school environment.

Why us?

Be part of a supportive and dynamic team in a school that values every member of staff, and have the chance to contribute to the smooth operation of the academy and play an integral role in supporting students, colleagues, and parents.

All our values are based upon the values of the Co-op Group, which will inform our behaviours.

Self-help: We do not expect to be spoon fed – we will try to do things for ourselves in the right way and at the right time.

Self-responsibility: Everyone should act in a responsible way around the academy site and in the local community. We take responsibility for our own learning; we want to become independent learners.

Equality: We are proud to be part of a very multicultural academy, with students from all over the world; it is important that we treat each other with respect and accept that others may be different from ourselves. We should all of us have equal chances to succeed.

Equity: We want to look for the best in each other. Rewarding others fairly to encourage all types of achievement.

Democracy: We will contribute our ideas to make the academy a success.

Solidarity: We can achieve more by working together, rather than as individuals.

Our Values

Being part of the Co-operative Group, we are both guided and driven by the Co-op values which are embedded in everything that we do within our Academy - We strive to demonstrate the following ethical values in everything we do - they are our ‘Ways of Being’:

Succeed together

Do what matters most

Be yourself, always

Show you care

So, if you believe in our values, we would love to hear from you!

We offer a wide range of benefits and rewards to recognise the part you play in our success:

Benefits include:

• You’ll get being a Co-op member, you’ll get a Co-op colleague discount card. This gives you a 10% discount in our Co-op Food stores.
• Co-operative flexible benefits (discounted line rental and broadband package, family care advice and cycle to work scheme)
• Discounted gym membership and leisure activities which includes discounts on Merlin Entertainments (Sea Life, Legoland etc), Virgin Experience Days, SuperBreak and many more!
• Co-operative Credit Union: save directly from your salary and receive a competitive dividend. Borrowers can benefit from very competitive interest rates & terms (in comparison with other high street lenders)
• Co-op Funeralcare benefit
• Season ticket and rental deposit loans

And More!

For more information about the Co-op Academies Trust, please visit: www.coopacademies.co.uk

The Trust is also committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnerships.

Qualifications

GCSE Maths and English grade 4-9 (A-C) or equivalent essential

Co-op Academy Bebington

Kate Cryer [Bebington]

[e-mail]

Higher Bebington Rd Bebington
Bebington
Wirral
CH63 2PS

Co-op Academies Trust as an aware employer is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust on its behalf.

Co-op Academies Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced check by the DBS and satisfactory references. All our colleagues are expected to demonstrate a commitment to co-operative values and principles.

Key Role Information

£28,598 - £31,022 FTE (subject to pro-rata)