First Aider

The Beacon School is seeking a caring and organised individual to join us on a permanent basis as our First Aid Lead. This vital role involves overseeing the day-to-day medical provision for students ensuring their health needs are met with professionalism and compassion. If youre passionate about student welfare and thrive in a fast-paced environment wed love to hear from you.

Your opportunity

As Lead First Aider you will be at the heart of our medical and welfare provision delivering timely care managing care plans and coordinating first aid responses across the school. Youll work closely with students staff and families to ensure medical needs are met with professionalism and compassion making a real difference in the daily lives of our school community.

What were looking for:

• Experience working in an office or in an administrative capacity
• Experience of working in an educational environment
• Calm and confident approach in emergency situations
• Sensitive and understanding when supporting student well-being
• Strong record-keeping and organisational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to work independently and use initiative
• Good general administration skills
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English at grade C or above
• First aid qualification (desirable)

Please read the full job description and personspecification for more information.

About The Beacon School

The Beacon School is part of the thriving GLFSchools Multi-Academy Trust. We proudly serve our local community and are onceagain oversubscribed with student applicants. Our core purpose is to strivefor exceptional student progress and wellbeing. Our teaching staff arewell-supported in developing an outstanding curriculum alongside a broad rangeof enrichment and extra-curricular opportunities.

We know that we get the best out of all ourstaff when we invest in them. Staff are trusted and their professionaldevelopment is a key priority. Colleagues have access to an extensive programmeof internal and external training opportunities and being part of one of thelargest trusts in the country ensures our colleagues excellent careeropportunities. The school is an exciting and innovative place to work. Pleaseread the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools you will join acommunity of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regularprogression discussions there will be a wealth of opportunities for you togrow your career whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.

• A Multi Academy Trust with over 2000 colleagues and over 17000 pupils
• Founded upon the values of Respect Inclusivity Integrity and Kindness
• 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
• We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
• Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

GLF Schools Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offerwhich allows all our colleagues to Grow Learn and Flourish

• Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working options
• Generous holiday allowance
• Work life and family friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Career pathways and talent management
• Access to a staff benefits portal
• Community and collaboration working model

Please read the attached Join Our Communitycandidate pack for further information.

The Details

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: GLF Associate Specialist Point 1 26272 to Point 7 - 27670 (dependent on experience)

Actual Salary: 23181.17 to 24414.70 (dependent on experience)

Hours: 36 hours per week - 40 weeks per year

Closing Date: 17th Oct 2025