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First Aid Administrator
We are seeking to appoint a professional, calm and organised colleague as a First Aid Administrator to commence 1 September 2020.
Applicants should be flexible, able to work on their own initiative, under pressure and have the ability to prioritise to meet demands and deadlines for the benefit of our students. This is a varied role giving first aid and administrative support to facilitate the smooth running of Plume Academy based at our Fambridge Road Campus.
The role will be term time only, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.00am - 4.00pm Monday to Thursday and 8.00am - 3.30pm on Friday. A full job description and person specification is available upon request and this role will be band 2 in the range of 11-14 pro-rata, in line with Local Government Pay Scales
Personal Qualities
The successful applicant should have qualifications in Maths and English at minimum C grade GCSE or equivalent Level 2 qualification. It is desirable that the applicant has further relevant qualifications such as medical qualifications or hold a first aid at work certificate. It is also desirable for the candidate to have had experience of working with young people.
Applicants should be hardworking, enthusiastic and have a high level of commitment and ability to focus the wellbeing of students. They should have an interest in wellbeing within schools and a high level of integrity.
Responsibilities of the Post Holder
- To provide first aid to staff and students, record incidents/accidents and maintain the medical register
- To administer and update Individual Health Care Plans (IHCPs)
- To ensure first aid resources are regularly checked and replenished where necessary; this includes first aid boxes used for trips and visits
- To provide back-up/cover for reception duties - answering and relaying messages; meeting & greeting staff, students and visitors
- To carry out general office duties to support all stakeholders including parental concerns and queries as appropriate
- To assist in the undertaking of administrative work in relation to whole academy and community events as required, including emails and letters to students, parents/carers and other stakeholders
- To assist with organising events as required including ticket sales if necessary
- To assist with the administration of the locker system at busy periods of the year
- To assist with the distribution and sale of uniform items
Wider Contribution
Full time support staff may also have opportunities to contribute to the extra-curricular programme. This is very wide ranging and can often enable staff to contribute particular skills and interests where they meet academy needs. Applicants should indicate if they have particular interests and this would be discussed at the time of interview.
Remuneration
Annual salary for an administrator will be in accordance with the academy Local Government Pay Scale, which for appointment for a full time post currently involves a salary of up to £18,531 pro-rata (Band 2 Point 11-14 2019/20 pay awards), however, actual salary offered will be £14,735, pro rata equivalent of point 11 including an allowance for holiday pay. Salaries are reviewed by national negotiation with effect from 1st April each year. Progression through the pay scale is subject to an acceptable annual performance development review process.
Application Process
If you are interested in the position and wish to discuss the post prior to application, please email Mrs Sarah Freeman, Director of HR at s.freeman@plume.essex.sch.uk, to arrange a telephone conversation. We are very proud of our academy and what we can offer new members of our collaborative team. The Director of HR will be pleased to discuss the post and provide more information about the post and the academy in general.
To apply please complete the Plume Academy application form (please see link via our website). This must be completed and submitted to personnel@plume.essex.sch.uk by the closing date stated (unaccompanied CV's or third party application forms will not be accepted). If submitted by post, please send to:
Mrs Sarah Freeman
Director of Human Resources
Plume, Maldon's Community Academy
Fambridge Road
Maldon
Essex
CM9 6AB
Closing Date: 12 noon 3 July 2020
Interviews are likely to take place after 3 July 2020 remotely due to Covid-19
Information about the School
Work at a place where you feel valued and recognised. An environment where imagination and creativity counts. Work with us.
Currently the third largest secondary school in Essex as a single academy trust and growing, we are focused on enhancing our future structure and have roles where we are seeking people who can bring fresh perspectives and new variety for the benefits of our students. At Plume Academy you will find the space to develop your talents, the freedom to contribute and the opportunity to grow as part of our welcoming and inclusive family. Employing over 250 staff, from teaching and learning to management and administration, you will find opportunities at every level, across both of our campuses.
Our people share a determination to push boundaries, think differently and achieve more. As an employee, you’ll play a crucial part in assisting with our continual development. In return, we will support, nurture and reward you with benefits from training and development to responsibility recognition.
Plume had a successful Ofsted inspection in November 2023 and was judged a ‘good’ Academy. Ofsted acknowledged the high quality of teaching and excellent relationships in the Academy.
Plume Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are therefore subject to satisfactory DBS and Immigration Checks, demonstration of ability, together with the receipt of references.
If you would like to telephone the HR Department prior to completing the application form, they would be pleased to discuss the role in further detail and arrange a visit to the academy.
We look forward to hearing from you!