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Teaching Vacancies; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym access

Simply Health membership

20 extra PPA hours

Free lunches

Job summary

Teaching Vacancies is seeking an Administration Officer with responsibility for First Aid to manage the medical needs of pupils at the academy. You will oversee day-to-day administration for first aid and medical needs, track and analyse medical requirements, and liaise with staff, parents and medical professionals to support pupils’ health and wellbeing.

The role includes promoting pupil mental health as a Mental Health First Aider.

Qualifications

• Experience in school or educational administration is desirable.
• Good communication with staff, parents and external professionals.
• Ability to manage confidential information and safeguarding procedures.

Responsibilities

• Take charge of day-to-day administration for first aid and medical needs for pupils.
• Track, report and analyse medical requirements for the school.
• Liaise with staff, parents and medical professionals to support pupils' medical and mental health needs.
• Support and promote pupil wellbeing and mental health as a Mental Health First Aider in school.

Job description

Administration Officer with responsibility for First Aid

What skills and experience we're looking for

Purpose of the Job:

To manage the medical needs of pupils within the school

• To effectively take charge of theday todayadministration for first aid and medical needs in relation to the health of each pupil at the academy and invest in longer-term health for all.
• Tobe responsible forall the medical requirements for the school, including the tracking,reportingand analysis.
• To liaise with staff, parents, and medical professionals to ensure that all pupils medical needs, both physical and mental, are properly supported in school so they can have a full and active role in school, remain healthy and achieve their academic potential.
• To support and promotepupilswellbeing and mental health as a Mental Health First Aider in school.

What the school offers its staff

Why Choose Hollingworth Academy?

• Voted ‘Most Inspirational School in Rochdale’ in 2024, and the only school in Greater Manchester and Lancashire with ‘World Class Schools’ status.
• Conveniently located just off the M62, we offer an easy commute from Stockport, Central Manchester, Leeds, Blackburn, Warrington, and Burnley – all within 40 minutes or less.
• We value our staff and provide time off for important family events, such as school nativity plays and first days at school etc.
• Our department prides itself on its staff retention and staff development. External positions in this department are rare – this is your chance to join a truly outstanding team.
• Free access to our onsite gym.
• Free Simply Health membership that includes money off prescriptions, dental check-ups, physiotherapy, opticians, and GP appointments.
• 20 additional PPA hours per year beyond government guidelines.
• Opportunity for free lunches available.
• Work in an environment where Ofsted say that our pupils are ‘proud to attend this school’ and ‘can learn in lessons without disruption’. With a ‘behaviour system which allows [leaders] to respond to any uncommon instances of pupils’ poor behaviour rapidly…

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): Childcare Disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Medical Online and Social Media Prohibition from Teaching Right to Work Satisfactory References Suitability to Work with Children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.