Job Description

We are unfortunately unable to accept CV's and would ask that you please visit our website and complete an application form - http://uppershirleyhigh.org/staff-vacancies

If you are seeking an authentic experience in a progressive and award-winning school, then

consider this your personal invitation to USH.

We are a heavily oversubscribed community school which proudly and successfully delivers values-led education. We are known for our excellent career progression routes and we attract professionals who are willing to contribute to our sustained success whilst embracing our family ethos. Ofsted (Oct 2019) said 'Both staff and pupils are proud of the inclusive nature of the school.'

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced first aider or Nurse (on a 12 month fix term contract) to be able to provide a high standard of health care and welfare support for our students (aged 11-16) and staff. The role balances leading on all aspects of student welfare, along with supporting the whole school in undertaking a range of administrative tasks (creating and distributing letters, bulk photocopying and setting up displays).

Excellent communication skills are vital as a large part of the role involves liaison with parents, students, staff and some outside agencies. Confidentiality, patience, a sense of humour and the ability to use your own initiative are key attributes to make you successful in this role.

About the role: we are looking for someone who has experience of:

Taking responsibility for the day-to-day welfare needs of students supporting their physical and mental well-being

- Undertaking the role of principal first aider (preferably in a school environment)

Administering medicines, following care plans and producing student-based risk assessments

The efficient daily recording and monitoring of students accessing first aid support and keeping appropriate databases up to date

Checking, ordering and storing supplies when received, adhering to health and safety

General first aid administration tasks

Implementing health & safety policies and procedures

Performing successfully in a fast-paced administrative role

About you: we are looking for someone who:

Holds a valid First Aid at Work qualification and can calmly and confidently administer first aid

Can demonstrate the qualities of patience, firmness and sensitivity when engaging with adults and students

Displays energy and enthusiasm and has a "can do" approach to their work

Has excellent interpersonal skills and is able to communicate effectively with students, staff and parents

Is a confident administrator who can efficiently and accurately carry out a range of admin-based tasks

Has medical training (desired not essential)

Is this you?

We can offer you:

Excellent CPD opportunities and Training and Development Programmes. In-house Teaching School. An individual induction programme supported by a mentor. Networking groups for Teachers, Business Managers, Site Teams and IT staff. Eligibility to join the Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme. Generous holiday entitlement for staff working 52 weeks per year which increases with length of service. Free eye tests up to the value of 25 for users of VDU equipment and contribution up to the value of 60 towards the purchase of glasses specifically for the use of display screen equipment (where all conditions are met). Opportunity to become a school workplace Health and Wellbeing representative, meeting with other schools on a termly basis and feeding into the Health and Wellbeing strategy. Access to the Trust Health and Wellbeing pages. Access to a staff benefits portal through Sodexo and Portsmouth payroll. Free confidential telephone and face to face counselling for staff and family members.
The successful applicant will be welcomed and supported in our friendly environment where we have a passion for learning.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

We positively encourage prospective candidates to enquire about our school prior to applying. Please contact our recruitment team via email: recruitment@ushschool.org

Full details and application forms can be downloaded from our website: http://uppershirleyhigh.org/staff_vacancies Please return your completed applications to recruitment@ushschool.org.

To give your application the best chance at being short-listed, where at interview you can demonstrate suitability for the role, please ensure you read the person specification and job description and give examples in your application. Should you be new to the education sector or do not have direct examples related to the person specification, do please provide examples from a similar experience.

SAFEGUARDING

All schools within the Trust 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 Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

THE JEFFERYS EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP

The Jefferys Education Partnership is part of an umbrella Trust called the Hamwic Education Trust. At the Hamwic Education Trust we offer unique opportunities for those individuals that excel in education.

We aim to deliver an outstanding education to our pupils and to do so we must employ

outstanding people.

We offer a training pathway for all employees including teachers, support staff and our middle and senior leaders.

Our staff have opportunities to work on cross phase projects and to work in other schools within the Trust in order to gain invaluable experience and enhance their skills.

Key accountabilities (Welfare Officer - First Aid)

To supervise and care for students who are unwell during the school day and to ensure that they receive appropriate medical treatment;

To inform parents/carers if it is necessary for a student to go home;

To act as our principal first aider, providing initial first aid for incidents and injuries and ensuring that emergency medical care is called for if required;

To be the main point of contact for all USH first aiders, cascading regular information so that the team offer a consistent level of care and are aware of current practices.

To liaise with the community school nurse: writing referrals, organising whole school training;

To administer prescribed medicines to students as and when required, in accordance with school procedures, and to train other staff in the use of emergency treatment (i.e. epipen);

To ensure the safe storage of first aid equipment and medical supplies and to maintain stock at appropriate levels;

To liaise with other staff as appropriate in respect of students who have medical conditions that may require additional or specialist support or which constitute Special Educational Needs;

To build good constructive relationships with students and parents and ensure that any medical or personal information is kept up to date, accurate and confidential as appropriate;

To liaise with parents and students to write and circulate student risk assessments in relation to medical and mobility issues;

To liaise with parents and students, to produce student health care plans for those students with life threatening medical conditions;

As part of the Administration team, to undertake other administrative duties as required, particularly in support of the Health and Safety function.

Key accountabilities (Welfare Officer - Mental Health)

Keep up to date with current thinking in regards to students mental health in schools, undertaking any new or relevant training;

Encourage students to discuss issues of concern and actively listen without bias;

Support students to make decisions and choices regarding possible ways forward;

To work closely with our Designated Safeguarding Lead, escalating critical concerns and seeking advice and guidance when unsure of what direction of support to offer students;

To use triage skills to identify important or urgent issues and ensure that they are escalated appropriately to the relevant person within school;

Efficiently assess the student's need, to enable appropriate onward referrals and make recommendations for ongoing internal support;

Signpost and refer students to multi agency support;

Maintain accurate safeguarding and CPOMs records and share relevant information across the safeguarding team;

Participate in relevant USH safeguarding and multi-agency meetings to share and discuss student information following a triage or ongoing support;

Contribute to the whole school mental health strategy through staff training and influencing the content of our regular staff safeguarding updates;

Work with our Personal Development Lead to update and develop the content of specific mental health teaching modules;

Raise student awareness on sources of mental health support within USH and beyond.

Key accountabilities (H&S)

Responsible for accurately maintaining the school Risk Register (record of all school risk assessments);

Liaise with Managers and Middle Leaders to ensure periodic review and updating of department risk assessments;

Give advice to Managers and Middle Leaders on the content of their department risk assessments;

Lead on maintaining the USH H&S calendar to ensure key H&S documents, policies and risk assessments are reviewed/updated and uploaded onto the Hamwic Intranet.

Key accountabilities (Admin Officer)

Support the DSL with administrative tasks relating to sensitive safeguarding and child protection cases;

To support transition through the preparation, production and collation of new starter packs; Being responsible for the record keeping and filing of student records;

To administer, organise and maintain some aspects of the SIMS database and associated students records;

Providing a bulk photocopying service to the whole school (letters/booklets/exam papers);

Dealing with routine enquiries from parents, the Trust, LA and other agencies/organisations;

Word processing mail merging of school letters and other documents and organising their distribution (post and email);

To provide an administrative support service to the Leadership Team, often dealing with items of a sensitive and confidential nature;

To contribute to the organisation and smooth running of school events, which may include Parents Evening, Open Morning and Award/Presentation evenings;

To contribute to the production of school documents such as the school prospectus, newsletters and other event materials;

To carry out any other administrative procedures, within the responsibility level of the post, as directed by the Head Teacher;

To carry out lunchtime and break time duties as directed.

Supporting the school:

At an appropriate level, according to the job role, grade and training received, all employees in the school are expected to:

Support the aims, values, mission and ethos of the school and participate in a team approach to all aspects of school life.

Attend and contribute to staff meetings and INSET days as required, and identify areas of personal practice and experience to develop.

Take appropriate responsibility for safeguarding and children's welfare and be aware of confidential issues linked to home/child/teacher/school and keep confidences appropriately.

Be aware of health and safety issues and act in accordance with the school's Health and Safety Policy.

Other Duties:

The postholder may be expected to carry out duties other than those given in the job description where the level of responsibility is similar, and he/she has appropriate qualifications or receives appropriate training to carry out these duties.

The postholder must:

Ensure that Trust policies and procedures are implemented and followed.

Work as appropriate with the Trust Central Services team in matters relating to finance, HR, IT and Health and Safety.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 16,759.00-19,007.00 per year

Work Location: In person