Overview
First Aider Officer and Student Support Administrator (F/T) at Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School
New
Job Reference #
EDV/2025/NBCS/80789
Location
Colney Heath Lane, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 0TT
Contract Type
Permanent
Contract Term
Full-Time
Salary
Annually (Actual) FTE Salary - 26290 - 27115 inclusive of £706 Fringe allowance
Closing Date
11:59pm, 25th Sep 2025
Start Date
October 2025
Positions Available
1
Interview Date(s)
w/c 29th September 2025
About this Role
Due to promotions in the current team, we are looking to appoint an experienced First Aider Officer/Administrator (Full time) to join our busy and friendly Student Support team from October 2025.
Our ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator with a 'can do' attitude and excellent IT and administration skills. The ability to work flexibly as part of a team, in a busy and sometimes challenging environment is essential. The successful candidate will be solution-focused, organised and able to work on their own initiative.
The role is for 37 hours per week - Monday to Friday; 8am-4pm (with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break).
Term time only plus inset days = 44.6 weeks per year (inclusive of 5.6 weeks paid annual leave).
Flexibility is required to support at occasional events.
We may close the advert early and Interviews will take place before the closing date if we receive a large number of strong applications, so early applications are welcomed.
Nicholas Breakspear is an 'Outstanding' Catholic school and we place great emphasis on the gospel values of Truth, Justice, Peace and Love. This is reflected in the excellent conduct and behaviour of our students and the appreciation of the role they have in serving their school and the wider community. Our staff reflect the diverse backgrounds of our students and we welcome all applicants irrespective of faith.
Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School is committed to safeguarding, actively promoting British values and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Candidates should note that the school will need to obtain two satisfactory references prior to interview. CVs or agency applications will not be accepted.
We are committed to the development of community cohesion and the prevention of extremism and radicalisation. All staff are required to have an enhanced DBS Check. All staff are required to have the ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of young children.
Nicholas Breakspear is a member of the Diocese of Westminster Academy Trust. We work together with the other schools in the trust to share best practice and to promote the development of staff and students. DOWAT is recognised as one of the top 10 academy trusts in the country. The Diocese of Westminster Academy Trust and Nicholas Breakspear are fully committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees, workers, job applicants and pupils, and to eliminating unlawful and unfair discrimination. It aims to create a culture that encourages and values diversity, and that appoints, rewards and promotes staff based on merit.
We welcome visits from prospective staff. If you would like an informal conversation about the post before applying, please contact Mrs Maxine Glasscoe at Glasscoem@nbs.herts.sch.uk.
Related Documents
* First Aid Officer _Administrat...pdf
Contact Details
Helen Day
01727860079
dayh@nbs.herts.sch.uk
Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings:
* Do you have experience working in secondary education?
* Do you have experience in working with pupils with SEND?
* Do you have knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures in schools?
* Do you have experience in dealing with sensitive and confidential issues?
* Do you have any experience working with school systems, eg ClassCharts, and Arbor?
* Do you have the ability to communicate effectively at all levels both orally and in writing?
* Do you have experience or training in first aid?
* Do you have demonstrable experience in providing administrative support?
* Please tell us why you feel you are the best candidate for this role.
Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School
Open Data obtained from: Department for Education
Colney Heath Lane, St Albans
Hertfordshire
AL4 0TT
01727860079
admin@nbs.herts.sch.uk
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The role is for 37 hours per week - Monday to Friday ; 8am-4pm (with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break)
Term time only plus inset days = 44.6 weeks per year (inclusive of 5.6 weeks paid annual leave)
Flexibility is required to support at occasional events.
We may close the advert early and Interviews will take place before the closing date if we receive a large number of strong applications, so early applications are welcomed.
Nicholas Breakspear is an 'Outstanding' Catholic school and we place great emphasis on the gospel values of Truth, Justice, Peace and Love. This is reflected in the excellent conduct and behaviour of our students and the appreciation of the role they have in serving their school and the wider community. Our staff reflect the diverse backgrounds of our students and we welcome all applicants irrespective of faith
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