Job Description

Are you an experienced and confident first aider with a calm, reassuring presence in emergencies? Bloxham School is seeking a qualified Advanced First Aider to join our dedicated Medical Team, providing high-quality care and first aid support during sports matches and school events.

About the Role:

This important position involves delivering prompt and effective first aid to pupils who sustain injuries during school sports fixtures and events. Working closely with the Senior Nurse and wider Medical Team, you'll ensure the safety and well-being of pupils, maintain accurate records of treatment, and communicate effectively with staff, parents, and external healthcare professionals as required.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide pitch-side first aid during sports matches and school events.

Liaise with the school Health Centre, sports coaches, and where appropriate, parents.

Use initiative to manage injuries within your level of competence, escalating to medical professionals when necessary.

Maintain accurate documentation and attend post-match debriefs.

Assist with transporting injured pupils if needed.

Keep first aid supplies maintained and ready for use.

Attend regular refresher training and keep certifications up to date.

What We're Looking For:

Essential:

Advanced First Aid qualification Experience and confidence in delivering first aid in emergency settings Ability to stay calm under pressure and take a lead in urgent situations Strong interpersonal and communication skills High standards of care and professionalism Commitment to safeguarding and confidentiality

Why Join Bloxham School?

You'll be part of a compassionate and professional medical team at a school that places a strong emphasis on the physical and mental well-being of its students. Our beautiful campus, inclusive ethos, and commitment to excellence make Bloxham School a rewarding place to work.

Safeguarding and the welfare of children are at the heart of everything we do. All staff must adhere to our safeguarding policies and will be subject to background checks.

Working Arrangements:

This is a casual arrangement where no set hours or days are contracted.

Start Date:

September 2025

Salary:

27.99 per hour

Benefits:

For an introduction to Bloxham School and the benefits offered to staff please view our 'Working at Bloxham School' booklet please visit the School website.

Safeguarding:

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.

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The School may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media account names/handles, as part of their application.

The safeguarding responsibilities of the post include:

The post holder's responsibility will include promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom s/he is responsible, or with whom s/ he comes into contact. The post holder will be required to adhere to and ensure compliance with the School's Child Protection Policy at all times. If, in the course of carrying out the duties of the post, the post holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the School, s/he must report any concerns to the School's Designated Safeguarding Lead.

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

How to Apply:

Please refer to the attached and Person Specification for this position.

To apply for this role please complete the Bloxham School support staff application form using the link below. Applications will be assessed upon receipt, and we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. Therefore, an early application is strongly advised.

For further information about the school please visit the Bloxham School website. If you have any queries, please contact the HR Department on 01295 724379 or at recruitment@bloxhamschool.com.

Application deadline -

20 June 2025

Successful applicants will be required to attend induction training on the morning of 18th August

Job Types: Part-time, Zero hours contract

Pay: 27.99 per hour

Benefits:

Free parking On-site parking
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 20/06/2025
Reference ID: Advanced First Aider
Expected start date: 01/09/2025