What is the job role?

Terms and Conditions: Permanent, 37 hours per week, term time only (+ 3 weeks)

Actual Salary: £17,429 - £18,496 pro rata per annum

Full time equivalent salary: £18,933 - £20,092 – Support staff Pay Scale

Hours of work:  Monday to Thursday 8.00am – 16.00pm.  Friday 8.00am – 15.30pm (Half an hour lunch break each day)

Required: As soon as possible

Location: Coventry

About the role

We are seeking to appoint a confident, caring and organised person to join our support staff team in the role of School First Aider and Administrator.  The successful candidate will lead on all aspects of First Aid including assessing medical needs of students and staff whilst ensuring students with ongoing medical needs are supported in school in line with their Individual Health Care Plans. The position also includes administrative duties in support of the wider school, including reception.

Applicants must hold a full First Aid at Work or Paediatric First Aid certificate as a minimum requirement. The post holder must be willing to undertake additional training in support of students with medical conditions such as diabetes, anaphylaxis, asthma, sickle cell disease etc.  The post holder will also be required to use SIMS, although training will be given.  This post would be ideally suited to applicants with prior medical training and experience.

We are looking for someone who:

• As a minimum, holds a current First Aid at work and/or Paediatric First Aid certificate

• Is experienced, confident and organised in providing a First Aid service in a medical/first aid environment

• Has an excellent standard of general education including English and Maths

• Has exceptional communication skills, being able to remain calm and confident and make quick decisions in medical emergencies

• Is able to support all administrative work including reception and is confident in being a point of contact for students, staff, parents and visitors

• Is flexible, and can adapt to changing situations in a demanding environment

• Has proven ability to maintain accurate and detailed records

• Has a high level of knowledge and thorough understanding of ICT and software packages (SIMS experience would be advantageous but not essential)

• Is confident to work in a challenging environment and work under pressure handling situations with patience and sensitivity

All staff are expected to know what to do if they have concerns about a child, take on the responsibility for providing a safe environment and promoting children’s welfare, undertake regular safeguarding and child protection training and, familiarise themselves with https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/keeping-children-safe-in-education--2 part 1 and local policies and procedures as directed by the trust/academy.

About us

Blue Coat Church of England School & Music College is a successful and oversubscribed large secondary school in the heart of the city of Coventry with a vision ‘Living life in all its fullness’.  As a Church of England school, our intake draws from both the local area and across the city and surrounding areas.  We are a member of Inspire Education Trust, a Coventry based multi-academy trust which sets out to provide an environment where both staff and students can thrive, and putting children at the heart of everything we do.

Why work for us?

A career at Blue Coat offers a rewarding future, with the opportunity to make a real impact on the lives and outcomes of our young people. We understand the importance of providing a supportive and nurturing workplace for our staff. Our ethos is that a happy staff will deliver the best possible experience to our students. As such, we offer a portfolio of benefits designed to enhance and support the working lives of our staff. These include, but are not limited to:

• A highly supportive and committed Senior Leadership Team

• An effective continuing professional development (CPD) programme, including personalised training sessions and opportunities for both internal and external training

• Employee Assistance Programme which offers 24/7 confidential advice and support on a range of matters and access to accredited counsellors

• A focus on staff well-being and mental health including free counselling for staff, a full time chaplain, a Trust wellbeing group, strong relationships with Unions and a supportive working environment

• Opportunity to join a committed and forward thinking team of support staff

• Employee Benefits programme providing staff access to a range of discounts and shopping vouchers. 

How to apply

All applications must be received electronically via our TES page: https://www.tes.com/jobs/employer/blue-coat-school-and-music-college-1000375

If you experience any problems with the online application process please contact TES directly: mailto:recruitment@tes.com

If you have any queries about the post, please email mailto:recruitment@bluecoatschool.com

Closing date: 9am Wednesday 13 October 2021

Interview date: Wednesday 20 October 2021

Key Requirements

This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

This School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Coventry City Council