First Aider

POST: First Aider

LOCATION: Thorns Collegiate Academy      

GRADE: Band C/D SCP 5 – 17 £21,575 – £26,845 per annum pro rata

SALARY: £18,132 - £22,561 actual salary per annum

HOURS: 35 Hours (8:30am – 4:00pm), Term time plus one week

Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust is an established Multi-Academy Trust of primary and secondary academies across the West Midlands.

Our reputation is built on our core values of innovation, collaboration and inspiring individuals within our care.

We want every single person that comes through the doors of one of our academies to leave having grown as an individual, in terms of their skill set and their respect for others.  

We believe that every person who passes through our doors deserves the very best that we can offer. Everyone who works with and for the Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust does so because they believe in children and want their futures to be happy and successful. 

We are looking for someone to be the first point of contact for all students, staff and visitors to the Academy who need First Aid.  Assisting in the general health and well-being of students. 

We can offer:

• Opportunities across our MAT to enhance skills and experience
• Excellent career development opportunities

• Exceptional CPD provision
• a supportive working environment and team ethos
• friendly, enthusiastic children.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide First Aid cover when on duty
• Assist in the general health and well-being of all students.
• Identify students showing evidence of abuse/neglect and report to the Safeguarding Manager.
• Ensure the First Aid room is maintained in good order.

We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice where all staff can thrive. We believe that supporting our staff both personally and professionally allows them to give their very best to our students. Our aim is to foster a working culture that recognises and reflects the importance of good mental health and wellbeing and provides effective support when colleagues need it.

Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its entire staff to share this commitment.  All post-holders will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), including a Children’s Barred List check for post carrying out a regulated activity.

Closing Date: Sunday 22nd March 2026

Interviews: Friday 27th March 2026