First Aid Coordinator

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Job Title: First Aid Coordinator
Location: Akeley Wood School, Akeley, Buckingham
Salary:     £22,575 per annum  
Hours:     40 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8am – 4.30pm
Contract: Permanent | term time only

Please note, early applications are recommended. We reserve the right to commence interview and offer for this role prior to the role closure date stated within this advertisement.

Akeley Wood, part of Blenheim is a thriving, co-educational independent school set across three beautiful campuses in the Buckinghamshire countryside. We educate pupils from 12 months to 18 years, offering a warm, inclusive and ambitious environment where every child is known and supported to achieve their best. 

We provide inspiring spaces for learning, from woodland outdoor areas to specialist classrooms, creative arts studios and modern sports facilities. We are proud of our strong pastoral culture, our focus on individual strengths and our commitment to helping pupils grow into confident, curious and compassionate young people. 

Joining Akeley Wood School means becoming a part of a dedicated collaborative team who believe in high expectations, meaningful relationships and the transformative power of education.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, caring, and dedicated First Aid Coordinator to join our School. You will be able to remain calm, exert leadership and control in stressful situations, as well as prioritise in a quick and clear manner.

The Role

As a First Aid Coordinator, you will:

First Aid and Medical Provision for Students

• Assume responsibility for ensuring that proper provision is made for any child in the school who feels unwell or who requires ongoing support due to longer term illnesses or conditions

• This assessment of injury and illness which occur at school including communication with parents and medical support services where necessary

• Control and administration of all prescribed and over the counter medicines brought into school as authorised by parents ensuring safety of other students at all times

• Leading the coordination and delivery of student immunisation programmes.

• Ensure that students with individual medical requirements such as allergies, asthma, diabetes, mobility restrictions etc have been correctly risk assessed and that recommendations and are communicated accurately and appropriately to all relevant staff and third-party support workers e.g. catering staff

• Enabling the safe and successful return to school of students who may require additional support, including creation of Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs) or arranging temporary relocation of classroom settings

• Building open and collaborative relationships with parents of students with medical conditions.

• Briefing staff responsible for leading school trips of all kinds on the specific requirements of the students who will be in their care and ensuring that they are adequately equipped to deal with any situation which may arise relating to their medical needs, including provision of medicines and first aid resources

Administration and Communication 

• Maintaining adequate written and electronic databases relating to medical incidents, treatments received or known medical requirements.

• Ensuring that all risk assessments and health care plans are accurate and up to date at all times.

• Ensuring compliance with HSE and accident reporting (RIDDOR requirements), with support of senior colleagues

• Coordination of staff first aid and other related training as required.

• Regular review and communication of all policies and procedures related to our first aid provision.

Health Education 

• Contributing to the school’s general programmes of health education across the year groups and advising pupils and staff accordingly. 

About You

We are looking for someone who brings:

Essential

• Holds appropriate training certifications commensurate with the role

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Excellent organisational and administrative skills

• Must demonstrate discretion and confidentiality

• Ability to work agilely to ensure that emergencies are prioritised - no two days are the same

• Pro-active and self motivated with a high level of initiative

• A warm, empathetic and energetic approach to working with children

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues and parents.

• An understanding of safeguarding, child development and safe working practices.

• Flexibility, resilience and a genuine passion for helping children flourish

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in a similar role in an eduxation setting

• Working knowledge of database systems such as Medi Tracker/ISAMS

Why Join Akeley Wood School?

You will be part of a supportive, friendly and dedicated team who share a passion for nurturing children and helping them grow into confident, curious learners.

Safeguarding Commitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to follow safeguarding policies and engage in relevant training. Any safeguarding concerns must be reported in line with school procedures. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Why Join Us?

At Blenheim Schools, you will make a real difference every day, positively impacting the lives of pupils and vulnerable young people. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people.

All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful candidates to an enhanced DBS. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Blenheim Schools are committed to a fair, thorough, and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. While we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, we do not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other costs incurred as a result of delays or compliance processes.