Job Description – First Aid Officer
Location: Bullers Wood School for Girls
Reports to: PA to Headteacher & Office Manager
Office Location: First Aid Room (B7a)
Salary: BR6 £27,262 - £29,900 (pro-rata £22,162)
Working Hours: 35 hours a week
Lunch Break: 35 minutes (unpaid)
Contract Type: 38 weeks a year
Date: September 2026
Job Purpose
A First Aid Officer is responsible for administering appropriate care for injuries (such as cuts, sprains) or illnesses ensuring safety, protecting themselves, the student and bystanders.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the First Aid room in line with the DFEs Guidance on First Aid in Schools
- Primary contact for First Aid
- Allergy Lead for the School
- Ensure student Health Care Plans are correctly recorded and kept up to date
- Ensure student medical data is accurately recorded on SIMS and CPOMS
- Responsible for safe keeping of students’ medications and appropriate liaison with parents/carers
- Record and maintain accident forms
- Recording students signing in and out on SIMS
- Ensure first aid supplies are fully stocked
- Liaise with Bromley Healthcare and organise vaccinations:
- Year 7-11 Flu Vaccinations (and catch ups)
- Year 8 HPV Vaccinations (and catch ups)
- Year 9 DTP/MEN Vaccinations (and catch ups)
- Liaise with Bromley Healthcare as needed for any school wide requirements
- Liaise with Health Protection Agency for reportable illnesses as appropriate
- Arrange First Aid training for staff
- Keep records of all formal and informal conversations and treatments and advice given to students
- Support students on an individual basis with their emotional wellbeing
- Liaise with DSL/DDSL, SENDCO and other pastoral staff as appropriate
- Prepare ad hoc medical signage and put up around school (ie. Defibrillators)
- Maintain list of students issued Time Out / Toilet Passes and create passes for students
- Support the wider admin team at peak times with various administrative tasks
- Have weekly/regular meetings with PA to Headteacher & Office Manager for support and to discuss issues arising
- Annual appraisal and objective setting with PA to Headteacher & Office Manager
- Participate in staff development days as appropriate
- Assist in ensuring Health & Safety in the workplace
- Undertake any other duties as may be reasonably requested by the DHT/HT/Office Manager
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First Aid Officer in Bromley employer: bwsgirls
Bullers Wood School for Girls is an exceptional employer, offering a nurturing environment where dedicated Learning Support Assistants can make a meaningful impact on students' lives. With a strong focus on collaboration among staff, parents, and external professionals, the school fosters a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. Located in Bromley, this role provides the unique opportunity to contribute to a vibrant educational community while enjoying a balanced work schedule during term-time.
