Administrative Officer and First Aid and Medical Lead

About Us Harris Academy Battersea is a mixed state secondary school serving a truly comprehensive community in the heart of London. We are an Ofsted ‘Outstanding' school with a track record of delivering fantastic outcomes year on year for our students. In 2023, Ofsted visited the academy and judged us as remaining ‘outstanding', commenting on our “highly ambitious curriculum”, the “exceptionally high quality of education” provided and noted that “behaviour in the school is very strong”. Nevertheless, we are extremely ambitious for our school and as we seek to continue to grow and develop, we are looking for more brilliant people to join us. Our Academy is centred on the values of Knowledge, Integrity and Resilience and these underpin the way we work for both students and staff. Our staff are inclusive, diverse and committed to our mission: we develop aspirational young people to thrive in a changing world. HABS offers a broad, academic and challenging curriculum founded on six key curriculum aims: To develop deep, long-lasting knowledge To develop students into accomplished readers, writers and orators To provide experiences within and beyond the classroom that enrich learning and ensure students can make informed choices about their futures To equip students to challenge injustice in all its forms To enable students to understand how they learn To support students to reflect on their choices and values to improve themselves and their community These aims underpin all elements of our curriculum, and we see our core academic curriculum and wider personal development curriculum as intrinsically linked. All staff at the Academy contribute to the personal development of our students through their roles as tutors and through their contributions to the wider life of the academy. A thriving school can only function with fantastic staff, and our vision is to make teaching at HABS both enjoyable and sustainable. The wellbeing of staff underpins every decision we make, and we seek to ensure that every member of staff can enjoy a work-life-balance enabling them to bring their best to work each day. At HABS, professional growth and development is central to our mission. Our professional development motto is ‘improve, not prove' and leaders are relentlessly focussed on supporting staff in getting even better through a wide range of internal and external training opportunities. As a part of the Harris Federation, all staff in the Academy benefit from being part of our network of more than fifty primary and secondary academies across London. Vibrant networks of subject experts meet regularly and teachers can access bespoke support from our central teams of consultants. For more information about what we do and who we are, we encourage you to visit our website here as well as our careers page here and explore Summary We are looking for an experienced administrator to take a leading role in first aid and medical responsibilities within Harris Academy Battersea. Main Areas of Responsibility The purpose of your role will be: To effectively take charge of the day-to-day administration for first aid and medical in relation to the health of each student at the academy and invest in longer-term health for all To be responsible for all the medical requirements for the Academy, including tracking, reporting and analysis To advise and train students (and staff) in key medical conditions Qualifications & Experience We would like to hear from you if you have: A good standard of education, including English and Mathematics GCSE or equivalent Awareness of current public health services Awareness of current developments in school Knowledge of safeguarding procedures Knowledge of confidentiality Knowledge of Microsoft software Some understanding of infection control A First Aid qualification Knowledge of many of the social issues facing students from disadvantaged backgrounds At least three years’ administrative experience Experience of working with children and families Experience of organising and managing support for students Experience of organising and managing training for relevant staff members and managing logs Experience of using spreadsheets Experience of analysing accident reporting log data and first aid logs for patterns and trends Experience of creating actions plans in response to analysis to minimise accidents Experience of dealing with various medical conditions, developing IHCPs and working with Health Care professionals For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack. Professional Development & Benefits Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level. In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includesour Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS,a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website. Safeguarding Notice The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed. Equal Opportunities The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment. Next Steps If you have any questions about this opportunity, please send us an email, or call to arrange a conversation. Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. This will be helpful for you when completing your application, and throughout the recruitment process. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we may interview and offer to a candidate before the closing date. Please note that we only accept applications submitted before the closing date via our careers website. #J-18808-Ljbffr