First Aid Lead

The First Aid Lead will lead the delivery of immediate first aid across our school to students, staff and visitors. They will ensure that pupils with ongoing medical needs are supported in school in line with their individual Medical Plans, administer approved medication to students and maintain records and reports, including those for statutory requirements. The position also includes other administrative duties in support of the wider school, making this role both varied and interesting., First Aid

• To assess First Aid problems presented by pupils and staff, taking appropriate action in the event of an emergency and communicating with staff and parents as necessary.
• To be responsible for administering prescribed drugs, which are necessary to be taken by pupils during the school day, ensuring that parental consent is obtained and recorded.
• To be responsible for the safe keeping of prescribed drugs in a locked cupboard.
• To liaise with partner schools in order to assess pupils' potential medical needs prior to their joining HVS.
• To attend to minor medical needs of pupils, such as administering plasters, bandages etc as required, and look after pupils who feel ill.
• To inform the Deputy Head Teacher and Safeguarding Lead in the event of more serious medical concerns and make the necessary arrangements for parents to be contacted.
• To advise on general health matters as presented by the staff and pupils, communicating with parents as appropriate.
• To liaise with internal and external health agencies when appropriate and necessary including coordination of the annual immunisation schedule within school and with the local external NHS immunisation team.
• To co-ordinate, administer and maintain Medical Plans for pupils with specific medical needs in conjunction with parents and medical professionals (when appropriate)
• To meet with students returning to school after an injury which impacts mobility, hearing or sight and agree a personal emergency evacuation plan (PEEP), liaising with the Head of Year and Deputy Head Teacher and DSL.
• To support pupils returning to school after a prolonged period of absence.
• To work alongside attendance staff to help reduce school avoidance and reduce absence through medical reasons.
• To enter all student medical information into SIMS, maintain accurate records in accordance with new and changing medical needs, and inform staff of relevant information, including for all school trips.
• To liaise with the Heads of Year and Deputy Head Teacher regarding confidential medical matters.
• To keep an up-to-date accident record book, including details of injuries, make any required RIDDOR reports for accidents at work, review for patterns and report to the Health and Safety Committee.
• To carry out monthly stock audits of all First Aid boxes and First Aid kits throughout the school (including those used for trips) and ensure they are replenished. Ensure all emergency First Aid medical equipment is in good working order and maintain stocks and order medical supplies and equipment in order to ensure adequate emergency medical resources exist within the school.
• To take responsibility for the medical room and ensure this is kept clean and tidy.
• To maintain confidentiality of information acquired while undertaking duties for the school.
• To be responsible for own continuing self-development, undertaking training in both medical and pastoral areas and participating in annual appraisals.
Administration
• Work as part of the overall administrative team of the School to ensure the School runs smoothly and effectively at all times which may on occasion include small administrative duties, covering reception etc
• Participate in and attend meetings and training as appropriate, including CPD days
• To embody the School's values and represent the school in a positive manner at all time
• To take on any other duties as reasonably required by the Senior Leadership Team.
  
  "Hoe Valley School is an inspiring environment at the heart of its community where every student's experience is personalised. Our students will learn to think independently, pursue their ambitions and achieve to their highest potential."
Hoe Valley School is
• An oversubscribed secondary school that opened in September 2015 to serve the local community of South Woking
• Delivering innovative and exciting lessons to years 7-13
• Committed to ensuring our students leave us with excellent academic outcomes, the skills to be 'work-ready' and the traits of excellent global citizens
• Following the National Curriculum, where Maths and English are taught every day
• A Google School with ICT fully embedded in all curriculum areas
• Committed to learning which is relevant with links to the 'real world' of business, higher education and the local community
• In a state of the art, new School completed in September 2018 on Egley Road, Woking
• Committed to supporting our staff to have a good work / life balance by offering longer school holidays, bespoke CPD programmes, minimising paperwork and meetings, and ultimately by trusting our staff to deliver excellent outcomes
  
  Contract: Term time, Permanent
• Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
• Salary: £25k to £30k actual salary (£29,226 to £35,071 FTE)
• Start date: 1st September 2026
• Responsible to: PA to the Head Teacher and ultimately the Head Teacher