Pastoral Support and First Aid Officer

Penk Valley Academy Trust; Penkridge; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to CPD opportunities

Career progression opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

Discounted gym memberships

Cycle to Work Scheme

Will writing service

Job summary

Wolgarston High School, part of Penk Valley Academy Trust, seeks a caring Pastoral Support and First Aid Officer to safeguard student health, wellbeing and welfare. You will work within a supportive school community to help pupils overcome barriers, stay healthy and engage fully in their education.

The role offers opportunities to contribute to the wider pastoral life of the school, collaborate with safeguarding teams and liaise with parents and health professionals to promote student welfare.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering pastoral support to students
• Ability to administer first aid and manage medical room
• Experience coordinating healthcare plans and liaising with parents and health professionals
• Good communication with Heads of Year, safeguarding and attendance teams

Responsibilities

• Act as first point of contact for student medical concerns and determine appropriate support or referrals.
• Provide pastoral support and guidance to students experiencing medical concerns.
• Coordinate and monitor healthcare plans and ensure staff are informed of relevant medical needs.
• Administer first aid to students, staff and visitors and maintain medical records.

Job description

At Wolgarston High School, we are committed to ensuring every student feels safe, supported and ready to learn. We are seeking a caring, organised and proactive Pastoral Support and First Aid Officer to join our dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in supporting the health, wellbeing and welfare of our students while contributing to the wider pastoral life of the school.

At Wolgarston High School, you will be part of a supportive and ambitious school community that places students at the heart of everything it does. This role offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference to young people's daily lives, helping them overcome barriers, stay healthy and fully engage in their education.

If you are passionate about supporting children and young people and want to be part of a team that values care, professionalism and inclusion, we would love to hear from you.

You will:

1. 1. Act as the first point of contact for student medical concerns and determine appropriate support or referrals. Provide pastoral support and guidance to students experiencing medical concerns. Work closely with Heads of Year, Attendance and Safeguarding teams to support vulnerable pupils. Coordinate and monitor healthcare plans and ensure staff are informed of relevant medical needs. Administer first aid to students, staff and visitors. Liaise with parents, carers, health professionals and external agencies regarding student health and welfare. Manage the school's medical room, medicines and first aid resources. Maintain accurate medical, accident and first aid records.

Penk Valley Academy Trust is the local academy Trust for the following schools: Marshbrook First School, Princefield First School, St John's First School, St Mary & St Chad CE First School, Penkridge Middle School, Wolgarston High School and The Rural Enterprise Academy.

The Trust's vision and ethos is encapsulated in our motto 'Learning Together'. Our main aim is to work collaboratively and take collective responsibility for ensuring that every child and young person in our Trust receives an excellent education, achieves high outcomes and realises their potential. All members of staff work incredibly hard to provide the very best education for every child in our care.

Employee benefits

1. 1. Access to first class CPD opportunities Genuine opportunities for career progression - with 7 schools within the academy Professional assistance - you will have access to an Employee Assistance Programme Pension - automatic enrolment into Local Government Pension Scheme Discounted gym memberships Cycle to Work Scheme Free will writing service

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and responsibility. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

All staff working in the School during the school day will have contact with children and will therefore be in regulated activity.