The Westgate School is a warm, vibrant and forward‑thinking community where colleagues and pupils learn together. As an Ofsted‑rated “Outstanding” school, we are proud of our culture of academic excellence.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, welcoming and conscientious colleague to join our team as a First Aid & Attendance Officer.
What we’re looking for:
We are seeking individuals who can build positive, trusting relationships with children and who bring empathy, patience and enthusiasm to their work.
This role has a key focus on delivering first aid provision across our all‑through school, supporting pupils with medical conditions (such as epilepsy and diabetes), and working as part of our wider administration team to support attendance processes.
The successful candidate will undertake a peripatetic first aid role, working flexibly across both our primary and secondary phases to respond to day‑to‑day medical needs. The role also includes administrative responsibilities, including oversight of the morning absence line and associated attendance systems.
This is a busy and reactive role requiring strong organisational skills, the ability to prioritise effectively, and a calm, professional approach. A strong commitment to safeguarding and achieving positive outcomes for pupils is essential.
You will be flexible, solution‑focused and committed to supporting pupils, parents and colleagues. Excellent interpersonal skills, a professional manner and the ability to maintain confidentiality are essential.
A background in first aid, healthcare, or pupil welfare would be advantageous but is not essential. Experience of SIMS and Medical Tracker would be beneficial; however, full training will be provided.
The role also includes supporting educational visits, including day trips and residentials, both locally and, where required, internationally. This will involve providing first aid cover and supporting pupils’ medical needs to ensure all visits are safe, inclusive and well supported.
Due to the nature of the role, there will be occasions where flexible working is required, including supporting visits that may take place during school holiday periods. Any such commitments will be planned well in advance and managed in line with school policy.
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