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The Blue Coat School

Metchley Lane

Birmingham

B17 0HR

Telephone number: 0121 410 6800

Email address: recruitment@thebluecoatschool.com

Required for September 2023

Our School Health Centre plays a vital role in supporting the pupils' health and welfare at the Blue Coat School. We are looking to employ an experienced and qualified Assistant to support the Matron. Duties will include administering first aid; providing pastoral support to the pupils; maintaining accurate medical records and informing staff as required of the pupils' medical, safeguarding and welfare needs.

The post includes membership of a Pension Scheme with a high employer contribution. Discounts are available to assist with fees at Blue Coat for any member of staff member’s children admitted to the school. Accommodation may be available. The Blue Coat School is committed to the wellbeing of all staff and provides a wide range of benefits to promote this including healthy lunches, use of the swimming pool, wellbeing days, a weekly boot camp and more. Free parking is available on site.

Qualifications/Professional Development

• current Paediatric First Aid qualification is essential as a minimum

• skills and experience

• experience of working with and caring for children in KS1 and/or KS2, with an understanding of how to meet each child’s needs would be desirable
• effective communication and listening skills Knowledge
• sound understanding of safeguarding principles (full induction will be provided)
• understanding of early childhood development Personal attributes
• ability to form and maintain positive relationships
• sensitivity to others and the ability to work co-operatively
• patience and enthusiasm in equal measures
• a caring and can-do attitude
• wholehearted commitment to the life of a vibrant school community

Please note, we reserve the right to close posts at any time once we have received sufficient applications. We advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

Please apply online

A Blue Coat School Application form, together with a supporting letter addressed to the Headmaster, Mr Noel Neeson, should be returned to recruitment@thebluecoatschool.com .

Interview will take place on Tuesday 22 August 2023. Shortlisted candidates will attend a formal interview and there will be an opportunity to tour the school.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The safeguarding responsibilities of the post include are listed within the job descriptions.