LEAD FIRST AIDER & ADMIN SUPPORT

GRADE D SCP 6 – 11 (£25,989 - £28,142)

ACTUAL SALARY £22,254.41 - £24,098.03

37 HOURS PER WEEK

TERM TIME PLUS 5 DAYS

PERMENENT CONTRACT

REQUIRED ASAP

We are a very popular and successful Church of England Academy of 1,760 students (335 in the Sixth Form). Our students progress onto world-class universities and institutions to further study or gain apprenticeships and employment. Our aim is to fulfil individual potential and prepare pupils for life in a rapidly changing world by providing an excellent education within a Christian environment.

Canon Slade School is a member of the Bishop Fraser Trust, a C of E multi academy trust established in 2017. This is an exciting time to join us as it provides a great opportunity to work closely with the other three High Schools in the MAT - St James’s C of E High School, Bolton St Catherine’s Academy and Bury C of E High School: sharing good practice and building on our ongoing progress.

WE ARE SEEKING A PASSIONATE CANDIDATE WHO:

• Carry out First Aid duties/administering medications daily.
• Organise the immunisation programme, with support from the Office Manager and external agencies.
• Organise the annual flu vaccination programme.
• Administer accident forms and weekly review of forms with the Business Operations Manager.
• Liaise with parents on first aid matters.
• Attend school events as Lead First Aider, including the transition evening, sixth form opening evening, Founders Day, carol service, school open evening, school shows and dance shows.
• Contact parents of new intake (incoming Year 7) for those with specific medical needs.
• Maintain digital records for analysis by the Office Manager.
• Maintain stock of first aid equipment.
• Collate first aid packs for out-of-school events as required (fixtures/trips).
• Communicate to staff regarding changes to procedure or individual circumstances.
• Organise first aid training and medical needs training across school.
• Arrange training/refresher training for all qualified first aiders.
• Maintain and test the school defibrillator machines.
• Contribute to writing health plans for students with medical needs.
• Liaise with external agencies.
• To work within the Student Services team, assisting with all administrative duties as required and as directed by the Office Manager.

YOUR MAIN DUTIES WOULD BE:

To be the Lead First Aider within the school and a member of the Student Services Admin Team.

IN RETURN, WE OFFER:

• Continuous Professional Development (CPD): Access to National College training, subject-specific CPD, leadership pathways, and mentoring programs.
• Career Progression: Clear pathways for growth, from early careers to leadership roles. We use a ‘touchbase’ informal approach to focus on professional development as well as an annual career conversation with your manager!
• Wellbeing & Support: Leadership training focused on wellbeing, mental health resources, and staff networks.
• Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI): Commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace, with ongoing EDI training and initiatives.
• Long weekend off in November for teachers and term time support staff!
• Automatic pay progression for teachers – we don’t have performance related appraisals and pay reviews!
• Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days for all year-round support staff. This increases to 28 days after 5 years!
• A paid premium to a Healthcare Cash Plan to claim back contributions towards dental, optical and other medical costs via UK Healthcare.
• 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
•  Amazing benefits and discounts via UK Healthcare.
• Fantastic facilities.
• A lunch allowance for those colleagues volunteering to assist in lunchtime duties or activities.

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

For more information visit our website www.canon-slade.bolton.sch.uk or contact our Business Operations Team on 01204 333343 or by emailing HR@canon-slade.bolton.sch.uk

To apply please complete the application form via Face-Ed using the link

Vacancy Detail -SCH-TBFT-0165 - SAMpeople Recruit

Please do not send CVs as they will not be considered.

We reserve the right to close the recruitment early should sufficient suitable candidate applications be received.

The Bishop Fraser Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to child protection screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and also past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References will be sought prior to interview.

CLOSING DATE: Monday 29^th September 2025 @ 9.00am

INTERVIEWS: TBC