About this role
We are seeking a highly organised, caring and proactive First Aider & Administrative Assistant to join our dedicated support team. This is a varied and rewarding role, combining responsibility for the school's first aid provision with a wide range of administrative and reception duties.
As the first point of contact for first aid matters, you will play a vital role in supporting the health, wellbeing and safety of our students. Alongside this, you will provide effective administrative support to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the academy.
As First Aider & Administrative Assistant, you will provide high-quality first aid and welfare support to students, ensuring accurate medical records are maintained and appropriate care is delivered throughout the school day. Alongside your first aid responsibilities, you will play an important role within the academy's administration team, supporting reception services, responding to enquiries from parents and visitors, maintaining records and databases, and carrying out a range of administrative tasks that contribute to the smooth and efficient running of the school. The role requires excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and a professional, approachable manner when dealing with students, staff and external stakeholders.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FORExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsStrong administration and organisational abilitiesGood ICT skills, including Microsoft Word and ExcelExperience of first aid, administration or clerical workExperience of delivering first aid to children and/or adultsAbility to manage a varied workload and prioritise tasks effectivelyA professional, calm and friendly approach, particularly under pressureExcellent customer service and telephone skillsAbility to work independently and as part of a teamA commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young peopleWHAT WE CAN OFFER YOUA competitive salary - as an accredited Living Wage Employer, you’re guaranteed a wage that meets, and often exceeds, the real cost of living.Benefits including; excellent pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, free on-site parkingAn opportunity to work with highly-skilled professionals Enthusiastic and motivated students An exciting and extensive commitment to professional development A school with its community at heart Wider career development opportunities to be involved across the Gosforth GroupIf you would like to discuss this vacancy further, or you are unable to complete the online application form and require this in another format please contact us by email: [email protected] or telephone: 0191 429 9797, option 4.
We do not accept CV's. If you attach a CV to you application this will not be considered as part of the recruitment process.
Applications are shortlisted for interview as they are received, and so early application is encouraged. We reserve the right to commence the interview process and close the vacancy prior to this date.
The Trust is committed to equality, inclusion and diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.