Health and Safety Officer

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Health and Safety Officer to provide professional Health and Safety advice and support to Emanuel School.

You will establish and carry out an annual audit of the school’s facilities and departments, documenting findings and providing pragmatic support to maintain compliance with current Independent Schools Standards Regulations (ISSRs). You will also ensure the School is prepared for an Independent School Inspectorate (ISI) inspection.

In addition to this, you will manage the online health and safety training offering to all staff, deliver health and safety inductions, training and briefings, maintain the Training Needs Analysis and provide advice on further training requirements. You will also prepare the Health and Safety Officer report for the termly Health and Safety Committee meeting, covering updates on accidents and incidents, audits and inspections, fire safety and health and safety training.

You will need a working knowledge of relevant Health and Safety legislation and will possess a relevant Level 3 qualification in Health and Safety e.g. the NEBOSH General Certificate. You will also demonstrate a commitment to achieving a Level 5/6 qualification within a defined period of time and will exhibit membership of a recognised professional body, e.g. Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).

You will also possess a proven track record within the education sector, or a similar complex and dynamic environment, along with practical experience of applying Health and Safety requirements in the workplace. Experience of delivering health and safety training, as well as relationship building and positive engagement with stakeholders is essential.

Working at Emanuel

There is a genuine buzz at the school. Colleagues enjoy their work and, like the pupils, are ambitious for the school.

Everyone works hard here, and anyone joining the school should expect to do so. There’s a strong sense of community and source of friendship. From the briefing to all staff, to the half termly staff meetings, termly consultative group meetings and a common room committee, there’s ongoing dialogue about the school’s aims.

We aim to look after our staff too. We have an appraisal scheme with a focus on the employee’s professional development; we sponsor postgraduate courses and a range of training opportunities; we offer a healthcare plan via Simply Health that includes counselling and medical support; and we’re committed to supporting staff wellbeing. On a more practical level, all staff benefit from good pension provision and free lunches.

For further details and to apply please click the apply button.

The closing date for applications is Monday 9th September 2024.

Please note that interviews may be held at any stage after applications are received, so candidates are advised to apply as soon as possible.

Emanuel School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service.