Ideally, we are looking for someone who has experience in a first aid and/or medical welfare role.  The successful candidate will be well organised, reliable, competent, adaptable and conscientious.  They will have good spoken and written English and good ICT skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with secondary aged students, teachers and parents.

 The role includes supporting students and staff with a variety of medical needs, and the applicant will therefore need plenty of common sense, along with the ability to deploy tact, diplomacy and sensitivity.  They will have a calm and positive manner, work well as part of a team and crucially be able to exercise sound judgement and act swiftly in emergency situations.  The role can be physically demanding at times, so a good level of fitness is required. 

 Safeguarding and wellbeing of our students underpins everything we do at The Hereford Church of England Academy and the applicant will be expected to support and develop this. 

 Full details can be found in the Job Description and Person Specification. 

 In exchange we will provide:

• A busy and enjoyable place to work, where there is a growing team of friendly colleagues that serve an increasing number of students. 
• Use of the Academy’s modern and welcoming facilities (including free gym and onsite car parking).
• Excellent professional and career development opportunities with an employer that values education and learning.
• A competitive salary.
• Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Membership of The Trusts’ Rewards And Employee Assistance Program.
• The chance to be involved in guiding the life of students aged 11 to 16, on a daily basis, and seeing them flourish.
• A talented, highly motivated, committed and professional team of colleagues, both within the school and across the Trust.

 Who are The Hereford Church of England Academy?

Here at the Hereford Church of England Academy we serve the community located to the south of the river Wye in the beautiful city of Hereford.  We cater for students aged 11 to 16, striving to provide the best possible education and equip all our students to be well rounded and caring citizens who will make a positive contribution to society. 

We are part of the Diocese of Hereford Multi-Academy Trust, which stretches from the foot of Eastnor Castle to the Shropshire Hills, from the Welsh border to the threshold of the Malvern Hills.  The Trust is a family of 15 wonderful schools which are spread out across the Diocese of Hereford (Herefordshire, South Shropshire and Worcestershire).

The Trust and school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all shortlisted applicants must be prepared to undergo a number of checks to confirm their suitability to work with children and young people, in accordance with the DfE’s “Keeping Children Safe in Education”.  An enhanced DBS will be required for this role.  The Trust welcomes applications from all sectors of the Community.

 Please do not attach copies of CV's/qualification certificates.  Only the information detailed on the application form will be used as part of the short-listing process.  Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.