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Join a Community Where Everyone Matters at Alton Park Junior School

Are you a caring individual who believes in the importance of safety and responsibility? Do you want to be part of a team dedicated to helping children feel safe, happy, and valued?

At Alton Park, we have a strong sense of community and high aspirations for our children. We are committed to preparing children for lifelong learning through an engaging and relevant curriculum, filled with first-hand experiences.

We are looking for a dedicated Medical Lead & First Aider to become a vital part of our school, ensuring the health, safety, and wellbeing of our school community.

Whether you have experience in an educational setting or are looking for a rewarding new challenge, we offer a supportive environment that values your contribution to our school's daily operations.

A Day in the Life:

You will be responsible for the following areas:

• Managing the daily operations of the school medical room, ensuring it is a clean, stocked, and safe environment for unwell children.
• Providing first aid to pupils, staff, and visitors, and assessing injuries to determine appropriate action.
• Leading on first-aid arrangements, including conducting risk assessments and maintaining Individual Health Care Plans (IHCPs).
• Overseeing the secure storage and administration of medication in line with school policy and parental consent.
• Maintaining accurate records of incidents and treatments, ensuring confidentiality in compliance with data protection regulations.

What We're Looking For:
You are the perfect fit for our team if you have:

• A good level of literacy and numeracy (NVQ Level 2 or equivalent).
• A commitment to undergo necessary training-such as First Aid at Work, Paediatric First Aid, and Mental Health First Aid-if you do not currently hold these qualifications.
• The ability to remain calm under pressure, work autonomously, and communicate effectively with parents and staff.
• A willingness to learn new skills, including the use of school MIS systems (like Arbor) and Google Workspace.
• A genuine commitment to safeguarding and inclusive education.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

Why Choose The Sigma Trust?
We believe in investing in our staff and fostering a culture of collaboration. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive package designed to support your professional and personal life.

Professional Development:

• A robust CPD training program that empowers you to flourish.
• Unrivalled opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across the Trust, sharing ideas and building strong professional relationships.

Employee Benefits:

• A competitive salary and excellent pension scheme.
• A Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme for your well-being.
• Exclusive perks like the Cycle to Work scheme, discounted gym memberships, cinema tickets, and eligibility for a Blue Light Card.

Commitment to Safeguarding & Diversity

The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment processes, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.

The Sigma Trust is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristics. This is embedded in our vision 'To Be Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts', where we believe we are strong and more successful working together, creating a workplace which celebrates diversity.

To Apply:

Ready to take the next step? Find out more about the role and apply by 9am on Tuesday 24th March 2026 via My New Term:

https://mynewterm.com/jobs/147603/EDV-2026-APJS-41641

Only fully completed application forms submitted through My New Term will be accepted. Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive an overwhelming response. Candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date, so an early application is advised.

We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy.

Information about the School

Alton Park Junior School is proud to be part of the Sigma Trust.

At Alton Park Junior School, a large Junior School with a 4 form entry for children aged 7-11 years, we aim to challenge all our pupils to ensure they fulfil their potential. We promote respect and tolerance within school and our wider community which prepares our children for life in modern Britain.

Our vision is that our children will achieve well, have fun and develop a lifelong passion for learning at Alton Park Junior School and for the future.

We believe in an education which is holistic, equitable, empowering, nurturing and liberating for all members of the school and the local and wider community. This is achieved through a determined dedication to serve, through self-belief, through effective collaboration with others and sustained by ensuring transparent accountability at all levels.

Alton Park Junior School will embrace the values of The Sigma Trust to ensure that all students will fulfil their potential and transform life chances for all.Alton Park Junior School is part of the Sigma Trust. The school is a 4 form entry for children aged 7-11 years.

Safeguarding The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.