Student Services Receptionist/Lead First Aider

Essex Local Nature Partnership; Braintree; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization is seeking a Student Services Receptionist & Lead First Aider to support day-to-day student services. The role requires managing the medical room, responding to first aid needs, and assisting pupils with general queries. Applicants should have a calm demeanor, experience with students, and a willingness to engage in First Aid training.

Benefits

Comprehensive training programs

Generous benefits including pension and healthcare

Lifestyle perks such as gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience working with students and understanding safeguarding.
• Willingness to complete First Aid qualification.
• Confident using IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils at Student Reception, managing queries and timetables.
• Oversee medical room, update care plans and records.
• Lead on first aid provision across the school.

Skills

Calm approach

IT proficiency

Teamwork

Education

First Aid at Work qualification

Job description

Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 18/06/2025 Midnight Date of Interviews: TBC

Permanent, Full Time

35 hours per week, 40 weeks per year

Immediate start

As a Student Services Receptionist & Lead First Aider you will play a vital role in the day to day running of student services, providing support to pupils who visit Student Reception. This will include helping them with timetables and general queries, to responding to first aid calls and liaising with families and external agencies. You will manage the medical room, ensure care plans and medical records are kept up to date, and take the lead on first aid provision across the school.

Rated as "Good" by OFSTED in November 2023's extremely positive report and boasting a large and vibrant sixth form which has been ranked amongst the very best in the country for almost a decade, we are a school that places the student at the centre of everything we do.

If you:

• Have a calm, caring approach and enjoy supporting young people
• Have experience working with students and understand the importance of safeguarding
• Are confident using IT systems and keeping accurate records
• Can work well as part of a team but are equally comfortable using your initiative
• Hold a First Aid at Work qualification - or are willing to complete this with our support

We would be very interested to hear from you.

Our established and positive team members benefit from:

• A collaborative and supportive environment
• An open and inclusive culture led by a supportive senior team who remain committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for all.
• The chance to engage with an enthusiastic, well mannered and resilient student body who are widely recognised as the school's greatest asset

Closing date : 18th June 2025

Who is Lift Schools?

We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had.

We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.

We offer you:

• Comprehensive training: Access a wide range of developmental training to boost your career.
• Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
• Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Information about the School

Greensward Academy is an 11-19 comprehensive school based in Hockley in Essex. It is part of Lift Schools, a multi-academy sponsor which aims to provide the opportunity for all young learners to fulfil their real potential. The school is graded Good by Ofsted and its results are strong, particularly in the Sixth Form which is in the top 3% nationally and top in Essex according to DfE Post 16 Performance Tables.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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Laurence Johnson
Greensward Lane, Hockley
Essex, SS5 5HG Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

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