Health & Safety Officer
Grade 8 – Point 22 (£11,705) – Actual Salary, Term‑time only.
One‑Year Fixed Term Contract – extension possible for the right candidate.
Location: Mill Lane, Wetley Rocks, Stoke‑on‑Trent – Cicely Haughton School (Manor Hall Academy Trust).
Contact: 01782 550202 | Headteacher: Mrs J Hancock | Email: jhancock@cicely.mhat.org.uk
Children attending Cicely Haughton School come from Staffordshire and other local authorities. All children have Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) for Special Educational Needs, primarily relating to Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties, often accompanied by additional needs.
At Cicely Haughton School, our priority is to ensure that every pupil feels safe, valued and listened to. We are committed to maintaining a secure, structured and supportive environment where effective health and safety practices are central to school life. This includes proactively identifying risks, supporting positive behaviour, and promoting the physical and emotional wellbeing of all children, staff and visitors.
We are seeking an individual who is dedicated, driven, patient, resilient, energetic, with a good sense of humour and a genuine passion for working with young people in the health and safety arena. The successful candidate will play a key role in upholding health and safety standards, managing challenging situations calmly and safely, and contributing to a culture where risk is carefully assessed, managed and reviewed and incidents are managed efficiently.
Responsibilities
- To update the School Health and Safety Policies for approval by the Governors.
- To continuously monitor and review the Health and Safety policies.
- To assist with the writing and updating of other school policies containing a Health and Safety element.
- To service the school’s Health and Safety Committee.
- To report and analyse accident reports within school and prepare reports for SLT.
- To advise staff on Health and Safety matters as required.
- To provide/arrange staff Health and Safety training as required (e.g. use of fire extinguishers, ladders, manual handling).
- To prepare and issue a bi‑annual safety audit for all departments in school.
- To analyse the audit results and prepare reports for SLT and the Health and Safety Committee.
- To liaise with the Site Manager on Health and Safety issues.
- To act as Fire Officer, organising risk assessment and fire drills.
- To organise a team of fire marshals to cover all areas of school buildings.
- To liaise with LEA Health and Safety Officers and with Emergency Services.
- To prepare risk assessments as required.
- To provide/arrange for annual PAT testing of electrical equipment in school.
- To implement business continuity exercises.
- To ensure all responses and protocols are current, appropriate and meet current legislation/guidance.
Benefits
- Training & Development: We invest in our staff, offering essential training as part of our comprehensive Staff Development Programme, with additional professional development opportunities tailored to your career aspirations.
- Supportive Environment: Our school community is warm and welcoming. You’ll work alongside a dedicated team of professionals who share your passion for making a difference.
- Meaningful Work: You’ll have the chance to support students in overcoming challenges and achieving their potential, creating lasting positive change in their lives.
- Access to excellent benefits: We offer a comprehensive and flexible Employee Assistance Program, including:
- Tech and Cycle‑to‑Work schemes
- Online gym classes and health & wellbeing support
- Financial advice services
- Thinkwell fast‑track counselling
- Physiotherapy and retail discounts at supermarkets, high street stores, and for days out.
Requirements
We require a motivated and confident team member who possesses the ability to build positive relationships with young people who have a range of social, emotional and mental health difficulties (SEMH). The successful candidate will be provided with an extensive induction and training programme, support to complete relevant and adequate qualifications, and the opportunity to expand your own professional development and knowledge base.
This position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form. Short‑listed candidates will consent to an online search in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education Guidance 2024.
We are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship; applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A copy of the Safeguarding Policy is available on the school website www.cicelyhaughton.staffs.sch.uk.
