Job Description

Are you passionate about supporting the wellbeing and safety of young people in a caring, inclusive school environment?

We are seeking a Principal First Aider to join our dedicated team at New Line Learning Academy. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in promoting a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment where every student feels supported and valued. This role is 25 hours per week, Monday-Friday 9:00am-2:00pm, working term time only (38 weeks per year).

This is a dual role, combining the responsibilities of leading the school's first aid provision with providing front-line support in Student Services. You will deliver timely and effective medical assistance, ensure the smooth operation of first aid procedures across the school, and assist with day-to-day student queries and wellbeing needs.

The successful candidate will be calm, compassionate, and organised, with excellent communication skills and a genuine commitment to the health and wellbeing of our students.

Key Responsibilities

Provide immediate and effective first aid to students and staff when required.

Respond to student illnesses and injuries, arranging for medical support or an ambulance where necessary.

Lead the school's first aid provision, ensuring all first aiders are appropriately trained and certified.

Monitor and maintain first aid supplies and equipment across the school.

Record and update medical incidents accurately on the school's MIS (SIMS).

Liaise with Student Support Managers, Heads of Year, and parents regarding student wellbeing.

Provide administrative support within Student Services when not attending to first aid needs.

Support the Health and Safety Officer in investigating and recording accidents or incidents.

The successful candidate will have:

A compassionate and professional approach to student care.

Ability to remain calm and make sound decisions under pressure.

Strong organisational and administrative skills with attention to detail.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Experience in a similar role or within an educational setting is desirable.

A current First Aid qualification (or willingness to obtain one).

We reserve the right to interview candidates as applications are received, so early application is encouraged.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From 14,005.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Work Location: In person