Pastoral Support and First Aid Officer

Penk Valley Academy Trust; Stafford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to first class CPD opporunities

Career progression across 7 schools in

Employee Assistance Programme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Discounted gym memberships

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free will writing service

Job summary

Wolgarston High School is seeking a caring and organised Pastoral Support and First Aid Officer to join our dedicated team. You will be the first point of contact for student medical concerns and will provide pastoral guidance while coordinating healthcare plans and administering first aid for students, staff and visitors.

Working with Heads of Year, Attendance and Safeguarding teams, you will support vulnerable pupils, maintain accurate medical records, and liaise with parents, health

Responsibilities

• 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.

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. 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.

Being part of Penk Valley Academy Trust:

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

• 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.

To read our Safeguarding Policy click here Wolgarston High School - School Policies

To read our Recruitment & Selection Policy click here Trust-wide Policies and Statutory Information | Penk Valley Academy Trust

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.