This permanent post sits in the administrative team at Cams Hill School, a state comprehensive secondary school, as the first point of contact for pupils, staff and visitors. The role combines delivering first aid, running the medical room and keeping health records with supervising reception and handling enquiries. It is term-time only, 39 weeks a year, across 37 hours a week, with a shorter Friday. Visa sponsorship is not available.
What the job involves
- Welcome and assist visitors, parents, staff and pupils in person, by phone and by email
- Supervise reception and ensure the front office runs smoothly
- Manage the school's medical room
- Provide first aid assistance and support pupils' health needs
- Maintain medical supplies, health records and incident logs
- Maintain the reception area and a professional first impression of the school
- Manage a range of enquiries
- Support administrative tasks including attendance, communication and data entry
- Liaise with school staff, parents and carers, and external agencies
What’s required
Qualifications
- First Aid at Work qualification, held or to be completed
Experience
- Sound administrative experience
Skills & knowledge
- Understanding of safeguarding (training provided)
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Confidence with IT systems
- Works independently and manages multiple priorities
- Remains composed under pressure
- Approachable, professional and caring manner with a calm, reassuring approach
Checks & eligibility
- Child protection screening, including checks with past employers and a Disclosure and Barring Service check
Other
- Clear commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
- Keen to contribute positively to the school community and its values of courtesy, courage and commitment
Nice to have
- Experience in a school, healthcare or customer-facing setting
What’s offered
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Professional development, including safeguarding and First Aid at Work training
- Free parking
- Access to school dining
- Free use of the fitness suite
- Subsidised annual flu jabs
- Assistance towards eye tests and glasses
- Pay progression through the pay scale following annual performance review
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
