First Aid/Medical Lead

8am-4.30pm Term Time and INSET plus 3 weeks

Actual salary £28,783.38-£33,907.40

Start date: 24th February 2025

Salary fringe area Level 5 points 13-23 (£29,227-£34,430)

Can you provide first and medical support to our students and staff?

Slough and Eton school are looking for a first aider/medical lead to work as part of the admin team providing oversight of the school’s first aid provision.  Our First Aid/Medical lead assesses first aid problems presented by students, taking appropriate action in accordance with the school policies and communicating with staff and parents as necessary. You will be responsible for administering any prescribed medications which are required to be taken by students in the school day.  Our First Aid/Medical lead also coordinates, administers and maintains Individual Health Care plans for students with specific medical needs in conjunction with parents.

A good eye to detail is required to ensure that student medical information is accurately entered into SIMS and Medical Tracker to maintain accurate records in accordance with new and changing medical needs, and to inform staff of relevant information, including all school trips. In addition you will need to keep an up to date accident record book, including details of any injuries, RIDDOR reports for accidents at work and review patterns or trends and report to the Health and Safety Committee.

We are relentlessly focused on ensuring great teaching, learning and experiences are at the core of what we do in line with our mantra: Work Hard, Be Nice, No Excuses. Slough and Eton is a great school in Chalvey, Slough and is easily accessible via the M4/A4 and only a 20 minute walk from the Elizabeth Line at Slough train station.

If you are interested in finding out more then watch our video here and read the welcome letter from our Headteacher. We encourage you to visit our school too. To arrange a visit please email vacancies@slougheton.com or phone us on 01753 520824 and ask to speak to our HR Manager.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is subject to satisfactory references, Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check and evidence of essential qualifications and proof of legal working in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.

When applying please ensure that you address why you are applying for this particular role and why our school. Generic supporting statements are rarely shortlisted. You can apply online via TES or by completing a non-teaching staff application form that can be found on our school website. Completed applications can be sent to Kirstin Sutherland, HR Manager at vacancies@slougheton.com. CVs alone will not be accepted as a valid application.

Closing date: Monday 20th January 2025 (9am)         

We reserve the right to interview and offer to any promising candidates prior to this date if applications are received early. We are unable to offer sponsorship. No agencies please.