Job Description

Cornwallis Academy are seeking a Principal First Aider to join the school team from September 2025, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing immediate and effective first aid, ensuring a prompt response to medical emergencies, and contributing to the overall health and safety of our school community. As the Principal First Aider, you will play a vital role in creating a secure and supportive learning environment by offering timely and compassionate assistance to those in need. The successful candidate will also be required to provide administrative support when not carrying out First Aid duties.

This role is 09:00-14:00 (25 hour per week), Monday to Friday. 38 weeks per year (term time only)

Main duties and responsibilities

Give immediate help to casualties with common injuries or illnesses and those arising from specific hazards. When necessary, make arrangements to call an ambulance. Ensure that all first-aiders complete a first-aid training course approved by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). Monitor and arrange refresher courses and certificate renewals for all first aiders. Liaise with the Deputy Headteacher - for incidents involving emergency services on site.
Applications will be considered as they are received and therefore this post may be fulfilled before the closing date. Early applications are encouraged.

How to Apply:

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including neurodivergent individuals. If you are excited about this opportunity and believe you are a great fit for our team, please complete our School Application Form, we are unable to accept CVs. If you would like to take a look around our fantastic facilities and meet the staff that you could be working alongside, please email recruitment@futureschoolstrust.com to arrange a visit.

We regret that we are unable to respond to every application individually. If you do not hear from us, please understand that your application has not been successful on this occasion

We reserve the right to interview candidates as and when they apply, please submit your application early to avoid disappointment.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 13,398.00-13,784.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 17/07/2025
Reference ID: CWS-First
Expected start date: 01/09/2025