Are you passionate about the wellbeing and safety of students within an educational environment? An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our exceptional school as Principal First Aider. We are seeking a dedicated individual, responsible for providing immediate and effective first aid, ensuring a prompt response to medical emergencies, and contributing to the overall health and safety of our school community. As the Principal First Aider, you will play a vital role in creating a secure and supportive learning environment by offering timely and compassionate assistance to those in need. The successful candidate will also be required to provide administrative support when not carrying out First Aid duties. This role is 9:00am-2:00pm Monday-Friday (25 hours per week), 38 weeks per year (term time only).
Main duties and responsibilities include:
+ Give immediate help to casualties with injuries and those arising from specific hazards.
+ Advise or treat students as necessary when illnesses and symptoms are reported.
+ When necessary, make arrangements to call an ambulance.
+ Ensure that all first-aiders complete a first-aid training course approved by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
+ Monitor and arrange refresher courses and certificate renewals for all first aiders.
+ Liaise with the Deputy Headteacher and/or Head of School's PA - for incidents involving emergency services on site.
+ Be the first point of contact to other staff First Aiders.
+ Ensure that all First Aid boxes are checked on the first Monday of each month.
+ To stock up the First Aid boxes with at least a minimum stock of first aid items as recommended by HSE.
+ Examine the contents of the first-aid cupboard in the Hygiene room and other locations weekly and on an as they are used basis and restocked as soon as possible after use. Items are discarded safely after the expiry date has passed.
+ All swabs used on open wounds will be disposed of correctly in the clinical waste bin.
+ In liaison with the Office Manager, order/replenishing first aid materials/consumables.
+ In charge of first aid equipment located within the school and medical Area.
+ Work with Health and Safety Officer to investigate accidents/Incidents and monitor trends.

New Line Learning Academy is a 'Good' school in the heart of Loose, Maidstone with over 900 pupils aged 11 to 16. New Line Learning are committed to the delivering the highest standard of education for the young people in our care. In return, we expect our pupils to be committed to their studies and strive to achieve their goals.
The ethos is clear; believe and achieve.
New Line Learning aims for all of its pupils to be well-motivated and self-aware learners, who can conduct themselves appropriately in a range of situations. Aiming to create an ethos and an environment in which pupils feel safe and in which they can learn to interact respectfully, sensibly and maturely with others. We want our pupils to develop into responsible citizens, playing an active part in the school, local and wider communities.
At Future Schools Trust, we are committed to building a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those who are differently abled, neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities, and from different religious or belief backgrounds. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that individuals bring and believe they make our organisation stronger. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we are happy to support you.
What's In It For You? A vibrant and exciting place to work A friendly and supportive environment An excellent CPD programme, with opportunities for action research and nationally accredited qualifications The support of a Trust that currently encompasses two Secondary Schools and one Primary School. Alongside Tiger Cubs, our term time only Day Nursery, for children aged 3 months to 4 years, with great benefits to education staff. A well-resourced department with schemes of work and resources available. An opportunity to join various schemes such as the Benenden corporate healthcare scheme
We are one of the select few schools in the local area eligible for the government's Levelling Up Premium Payments scheme for teachers. This fantastic opportunity allows successful, eligible candidates who specialize in Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, and Computing to claim a premium payment of up to £2,000 for each academic year they work during 2023-2024, 2024-2025, and 2025-2026.
In addition, eligible teachers can also claim a targeted retention payment of up to £4,000 at New Line Learning Academy. These financial incentives provide an exceptional opportunity to further support and reward your commitment to education while working in a dynamic and supportive environment.