Lead First Aider

Canon Slade School

Lead First Aider 

Grade D SCP 6 – 11 (£23,893 – £25,979)

Actual Salary £20,459.61 – £22,245.85

37 Hours Per Week

Term Time Plus 5 Days

Permanent Contract

Required 1st June 2024 

Are you prepared to work collaboratively and openly for the benefit of young people? 

If so, Canon Slade School would love to hear from you!

We are a very popular and successful Church of England Academy of 1,760 students (335 in the Sixth Form). Our students progress onto world-class universities and institutions to further study or gain apprenticeships and employment. Our aim is to fulfil individual potential and prepare pupils for life in a rapidly changing world by providing an excellent education within a Christian environment.

Canon Slade School is a member of the Bishop Fraser Trust, a C of E multi academy trust established in 2017. This is an exciting time to join us as it provides a great opportunity to work closely with the other three schools in the MAT - St James’s C of E High School, Bolton St Catherine’s Academy and Bury C of E High School; sharing good practice and building on our ongoing progress.

 Main Duties:

• To be the Lead First Aider within the school

The successful candidate will be someone who will:

• Carry out First Aid duties/administering medications on a daily basis
• Organise the immunisation programme, with support from the Office Manager and external agencies
• Organise the annual flu vaccination programme
• Administer accident forms and weekly review of forms with the Business Operations Manager
• Liaise with parents on first aid matters
• Attend school events as Lead First Aider, including the transition evening, sixth form opening evening, Founders Day, carol service, school open evening, school shows and dance shows
• Contact parents of new intake (incoming Year 7) for those with specific medical needs
• Maintain digital records for analysis by the Office Manager
• Maintain stock of first aid equipment
• Collate first aid packs for out of school events as required (fixtures/trips)
• Communicate to staff regarding changes to procedure or individual circumstances
• Organise first aid training and medical needs training across school
•  Arrange training/refresher training for all qualified first aiders
• Maintain and test the school defibrillator machines
• Contribute to writing health plans for students with medical needs
• Liaise with external agencies
• Complete any other duties which may arise during the course of work commensurate within the grade of this role

 Working hours will be:

8am – 4pm Monday – Friday (one day to 3.30pm) 

In return we can offer:

• a supportive and encouraging staff team
• a paid premium to a Healthcare Cash Plan to claim back contributions towards dental, optical and other medical costs
• 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• fantastic facilities

Application information:

For more information visit our website www.canon-slade.bolton.sch.uk or contact our Business Operations Team on 01204 333343 or by emailing HR@canon-slade.bolton.sch.uk

To apply please click on 'Quick Apply' to complete the application form. Please do not send CV’s as they will not be considered.

The Bishop Fraser Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to child protection screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and also past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References will be sought prior to interview.

Closing date: 9am, Friday 3rd May 2024

Interviews: Thursday 9th May 2024