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 you’re passionate about student welfare and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we’d 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. You’ll 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 we're 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 person specification for more information. About The Beacon School The Beacon School is part of the thriving GLF Schools Multi-Academy Trust. We proudly serve our local community and are, once again, oversubscribed with student applicants. Our core purpose is to strive for exceptional student progress and wellbeing. Our teaching staff are well-supported in developing an outstanding curriculum alongside a broad range of enrichment and extra-curricular opportunities. We know that we get the best out of all our staff when we invest in them. Staff are trusted and their professional development is a key priority. Colleagues have access to an extensive programme of internal and external training opportunities and being part of one of the largest trusts in the country ensures our colleagues’ excellent career opportunities. The school is an exciting and innovative place to work. Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information. Join the GLF Schools Community As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team. A Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 17,000 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 offer, which 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 Community candidate pack for further information. The Details Start Date: ASAP Salary: GLF Associate Specialist Point 1 £26,272 to Point 7 - £27,670 (dependent on experience) Actual Salary: £23,181.17 to £24,414.70 (dependent on experience) Hours: 36 hours per week - 40 weeks per year Closing Date: 17th Oct 2025