Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 121 premium private schools in 28 countries spanning 6 continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 95,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.
Founded in 2013 by Nadim M. Nsouli, Inspired is backed by investors such as Stonepeak, GIC, TA Associates, and the Oppenheimer and Mansour family offices. The Group is experiencing 20% per annum growth through acquisition, greenfield site expansion, and the development of existing schools within its portfolio. In 2023, Inspired was recognised by Beauhurst as one of the UK's top 10 highest-value private companies.
ROLE SUMMARY:
Hilden Grange is a co-educational preparatory day school for children aged 3-13 years. The school was founded in 1929 and is now part of Inspired Education. At Hilden Grange we are dedicated to giving our children a broad and balanced education in a supportive and stimulating environment where every child's potential can be realised in academic, creative, physical and spiritual areas. Pupils strive for high standards, both inside and outside the classroom, they take pride in their achievements and enjoy participating wholeheartedly in the life of the school.
We are now looking to recruit a First Aid qualified Administration Assistant to have overall responsibility for First Aid across the school including being the first point of contact for all First Aid concerns presented by students (aged 3-13) and staff.
The successful candidate will also undertake admin tasks for the school as appropriate.
This is a full time role, term time only, available from January.
Interviews will take place on an ongoing basis, therefore early application is encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advert early if a suitable candidate is appointed.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Assess First Aid problems presented by students and staff and take appropriate action, including the proper administration of medicines and keeping appropriate confidential records
2. Liaise with class teachers, form tutors, other staff members are parents regarding health matters
3. Brief staff on pupils’ health, medical and welfare issues
4. Be responsible for the regular review and effective implementation of the school’s First Aid policy
5. Produce student medical needs list and emergency first aid list. Support students with significant health needs
6. Maintenance of appropriate medical and pastoral records on appropriate school systems including accident reports and the school communication log etc.
7. Administering medication where required, in line with school policy
8. Network with internal and external health agencies on a regular basis
9. Liaise with a range of health agencies with a view to seeking advice and support on behalf of students with specific health needs
10. Co-ordinate, administer and maintain Individual Health Care Plans for students, undertaking the necessary communications and ensuring appropriate records and completed and retained
11. Plan for vaccination sessions held by the Local Authority for the relevant age groups, undertaking the necessary communications and ensuring appropriate records are completed and retained
12. Ensure all student medical information is entered into the school’s MIS, maintain accurate records in accordance with new and changing medical needs and inform staff of relevant information, including for all school trips
13. Keep an up-to-date accident/treatment record book, including details of injuries, make any required RIDDOR reports for accidents at work and review for patterns
14. Carry out monthly stock audits of all First Aid equipment throughout the school (including those used for trips) and ensure they are replenished including testing the AEDs
15. Take responsibility for the medical room and ensure this is kept clean and tidy
16. Keep an accurate list of all staff accredited with First Aid at Work, Emergency First Aid at Work, Basic Life Support & Pediatric First Aid, together with dates of expiry and arrange training to ensure that an appropriate number of staff for all areas of school are trained in these skills
17. Arrange for delivery of annual training on asthma, anaphylaxis, allergies and epi-pens
18. Ensure staff first aid qualifications on Educare are updated
19. Assist the administrative team in the routine smooth running of the school office
20. Undertake administrative tasks for the school including but not limited to answering calls, parental enquiries, updating databases, all forms of communication including letters, newsletters and reports
21. Updating and maintaining the school’s MIS system
22. To perform any reasonable task at the request of the Head
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
Qualifications –
23. Sound educational background including GCSE Maths and English (A*-C) or equivalent
24. Relevant First Aid at Work Certificate, or willingness to work towards
25. Mental Health First Aid qualification would be beneficial but is not essential
Experience –
26. Experience of First Aid
27. Experience of working in a fast-paced environment
28. Experience of delivering to deadlines and achieving set targets to a high standard
29. Experience of prioritizing workload effectively
30. Experience of using MIS packages would be beneficial, but full training will also be provided
31. Experience of working in an educational environment would be beneficial, particularly with experience of delivering First Aid
Skills –
32. Excellent administrative skills
33. Efficient use of Microsoft Office
34. Ability to maintain detailed and accurate records
35. Excellent planning and organisational skills
36. Ability to work independently to organize own workload
37. Strong interpersonal skills
38. Highly motivated individual with an innovative approach
39. Proactive and approachable
40. Confidence in managing situations independently
41. A confident and competent user of IT
42. Good organisational skills
43. Good interpersonal skills/effective communicator
Knowledge –
44. A good understanding of safeguarding and child protection
45. An awareness of current issues in education is desirable
Personal Competencies & Qualities -
46. Realistic, honest and efficient approach
47. To be prepared to enter fully and whole-heartedly into the life of the school
48. Evidence of being a strong team member
49. Enthusiasm and a positive outlook
50. Positive attitude towards professional development and their own learning
51. To understand the importance of providing equal opportunities with regard to the religious persuasion, racial origins, gender, disabilities, cultural or linguistic background of all children
SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT
Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.
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