First Aid and Attendance Officer

The Westgate School is a warm, vibrant and forward-thinking community

where colleagues and pupils learn together. As an Ofsted-rated ‘Outstanding’

school, we are proud of our culture of academic excellence. We are seeking an enthusiastic, welcoming and

conscientious colleague to join our team as a First Aid & Attendance

Officer.

What we’re looking for:

We are seeking individuals who can build positive, trusting

relationships with children and who bring empathy, patience and enthusiasm to

their work.

This role has a key focus on delivering first

aid provision across our all-through school, supporting pupils with medical

conditions (such as epilepsy and diabetes), and working as part of our wider

administration team to support attendance processes.

The successful candidate will undertake a peripatetic

first aid role, working flexibly across both our primary and secondary

phases to respond to day-to-day medical needs. The role also includes administrative

responsibilities, including oversight of the morning absence line and

associated attendance systems.

This is a busy and reactive role requiring

strong organisational skills, the ability to prioritise effectively, and a

calm, professional approach. A strong commitment to safeguarding and achieving

positive outcomes for pupils is essential.

You will be flexible, solution-focused and

committed to supporting pupils, parents and colleagues. Excellent interpersonal

skills, a professional manner and the ability to maintain confidentiality are

essential.

A background in first aid, healthcare, or

pupil welfare would be advantageous but is not essential. Experience of SIMS

and Medical Tracker would be beneficial; however, full training will be

provided.

The role also includes supporting

educational visits, including day trips and residentials, both locally and,

where required, internationally. This will involve providing first aid cover

and supporting pupils’ medical needs to ensure all visits are safe, inclusive

and well supported.

Due to the nature of the role, there will be

occasions where flexible working is required, including supporting visits that

may take place during school holiday periods. Any such commitments will be

planned well in advance and managed in line with school policy.