School Health & Wellbeing Officer

32 Hours Per Week – Term Time 38 weeks plus, 5 inset days (39 weeks)

Please refer to the Person Specification below for the essential criteria for this position.

Outwood Grange Academies Trust, seeks applications from outstanding applicants with integrity, imagination and energy for this rewarding role.

Outwood Academy Carlton places students at the centre of everything it does, with a focus on creating a culture of success, a positive climate for learning, and increased student attainment, achievement and social and emotional development. 

Key duties and responsibilities of the Academy Health & Wellbeing Officer are:

• To be the lead for managing and administering medicines.
• To lead on the provision of First Aid and medical assistance to students and staff at the academy.
• To play a key role in the ongoing health and welfare of students and staff across the academy.
• To produce individual Healthcare plans, PEEPS, and Risk Assessments for N Code Children, with support from inclusion teams for children with SEND.
• Liaise with School Health Teams to administer regular programmes of medical, dental, optical and auditory testing and immunisation as required.
• Ensure accident reports and RIDDOR forms are completed in accordance with the Health and Safety Policy and that statistics of accidents are produced on a regular basis.

Our ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, able to work as part of a team and committed to making a difference to improving the life chances of our students. 

Outwood Academy Carlton is situated in North East Barnsley and is easily accessible from South and West Yorkshire, with Wakefield, Sheffield, Doncaster, Huddersfield and Pontefract all within commuting distance. We are just 5 miles from the M1. 

Outcomes for students have improved hugely over the last 5 years across all measures; for example, the proportion of students achieving a grade 4 or better in English and mathematics has risen by over 30% during this period. We are now performing at or above the national average across the board. Outcomes will continue to improve, with Ofsted stating that “Attainment and progress demonstrate rapid improvement for current pupils”.

We were delighted to receive a ‘good’ judgement in our Jan 2019 Ofsted inspection. Inspectors recognised that “Staff morale is high” and that “A well-considered programme of professional development ensures that staff continuously improve their skills and knowledge”. We are very proud of the way in which we have transformed the school in every possible way and you can be part of the next stage of our journey.

Ofsted praised the behaviour of our students and we pride ourselves on the behaviour of our students, both in lessons and around the site. Critically, the excellent focus and engagement of our students allows teachers to teach and students to succeed.

If you would like any further information or would like to visit, by arrangement, to see lessons and witness the rapid improvement that has already occurred, please contact us using the details opposite.

To view the Job Description click here.

To view the Person Specification, which you should use to complete your application, click here.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role please contact Annette Martin-Meigh at a.martin-meigh@carlton.outwood.com

For more information and to apply online, please click the apply button.

Closing date: Midday on Friday 22nd November 2024.

Interview date: 3rd December 2024.

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Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.