Job Description

Employer
The Beacon School
Location
Banstead, Surrey
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time, Term Time
Salary
23,181.17 to 24,414.70 (dependent on experience)
Posted
3rd October 2025
Expires
17th October 2025 11:59 PM
Start Date
As Soon As Possible
Job ID
1512234
Job Reference
BEA003


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The Beacon School is seeking a caring and organised individual to join us on a permanent basis as our First Aid Lead. This vital role involves overseeing the day-to-day medical provision for students, ensuring their health needs are met with professionalism and compassion. If you're passionate about student welfare and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Your opportunity

As Lead First Aider, you will be at the heart of our medical and welfare provision, delivering timely care, managing care plans, and coordinating first aid responses across the school. You'll work closely with students, staff, and families to ensure medical needs are met with professionalism and compassion, making a real difference in the daily lives of our school community.

What we're looking for:

Experience working in an office or in an administrative capacity Experience of working in an educational environment Calm and confident approach in emergency situations Sensitive and understanding when supporting student well-being Strong record-keeping and organisational skills Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities Ability to work independently and use initiative Good general administration skills GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English at grade C or above First aid qualification (desirable)
Please read the full job description and person specification for more information.

About The Beacon School

The Beacon School is part of the thriving GLF Schools Multi-Academy Trust. We proudly serve our local community and are, once again, oversubscribed with student applicants. Our core purpose is to strive for exceptional student progress and wellbeing. Our teaching staff are well-supported in developing an outstanding curriculum alongside a broad range of enrichment and extra-curricular opportunities.



We know that we get the best out of all our staff when we invest in them. Staff are trusted and their professional development is a key priority. Colleagues have access to an extensive programme of internal and external training opportunities and being part of one of the largest trusts in the country ensures our colleagues' excellent career opportunities. The school is an exciting and innovative place to work. Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.

A Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 17,000 pupils Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

GLF Schools Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish

Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme Flexible working options Generous holiday allowance Work life and family friendly policies Employee wellbeing initiatives Career pathways and talent management Access to a staff benefits portal Community and collaboration working model
Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.

The Details

Start Date: ASAP


Salary: GLF Associate Specialist Point 1 26,272 to Point 7 - 27,670 (dependent on experience)


Actual Salary: 23,181.17 to 24,414.70 (dependent on experience)


Hours: 36 hours per week - 40 weeks per year


Closing Date: 17th Oct 2025




GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).



As a Trust, we are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. GLF Schools recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. We strive for an inclusive environment where staff, children and students are comfortable to express their own identity, should they wish, in which diversity and inclusion is of mutual benefit for everyone in our schools. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.



We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.



We also reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.



Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.