Job Description

About Us

The Forest School

Comptons Lane, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 5NT

First Aid Officer

37 hours per week term-time only

Salary:

Grade 5

(currently 26,403-26,824 per annum pro-rata)

Starting Date:

ASAP



The Forest School is a successful and friendly co-educational 11-16 School, committed to achieving high standards and to developing the potential of all our students and staff.



We are seeking to appoint a First Aid Officer to provide first aid assessment and treatment to staff and students when required within the scope of the Emergency First Aid at work training. You need to be an enthusiastic individual with strong ICT skills and a passion for helping others. You must be organised, a team player, keen to learn new skills and take on new challenges. Previous first aid experience will be desirable.



You will be joining a friendly, supportive and hard-working team. You must have the ability to work unsupervised and particularly enjoy the challenges of a busy environment. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual with excellent communication skills.



Visits welcomed by appointment - please contact the Headteacher's PA Mrs Carrie Beckett via email cbeckett@theforestschool.net

How to apply:

Please apply via the Joining Us/Staff Vacancies page on our website:

www.theforestschool.com

Closing date:

Thursday 20th November 2025 (11.30am)

Interview date:

Applicants may be invited to interview once their application has

been received, and we reserve the right to offer the position to a candidate prior to the closing date.



The Forest School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students so we expect all staff and volunteers, as well as those who work on the premises, to share this commitment. As part of our safeguarding commitment, appointment to any post is subject to receipt of satisfactory references, social media check and a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as well as evidence of the right to live and work in the United Kingdom.

Job Details

Salary:

Grade 5 (currently 26,403-26,824 per annum pro-rata)

Contract Type:

Permanent

Working Pattern:

37 hours per week term time only

Location:

Horsham, West Sussex

Interviews:

Applicants may be invited to interview once their application has

been received, and we reserve the right to offer the position to a candidate prior to the closing date.

What You Need to Succeed

To be successful in this role you will need to:



We are seeking to appoint a First Aid Officer to provide first aid assessment and treatment to staff and students when required within the scope of the Emergency First Aid at work training. You need to be an enthusiastic individual with strong ICT skills and a passion for helping others. You must be organised, a team player, keen to learn new skills and take on new challenges. Previous first aid experience will be desirable.

Further Information

The Forest School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.

How to Apply

Please apply via the Joining Us/Staff Vacancies page on our website: www.theforestschool.com



Job Reference: SCHO01279