Required as soon as possible, we are looking for a Health Coordinator to promote healthy living and respond to the needs of individual students and staff members in the Academy. This is a key, busy and varied role and the post holder will be required to maintain health records of all students, review and implement health care plans and ensure the safe keeping and safe administration of medicines and medical equipment brought into the Academy by students/parents.
The successful candidate will be responsible for liaising with the medical services in order to arrange and coordinate medical examinations and vaccinations held in the Academy, as well as co-ordinating the school counselling provision.
Current first aid training would be an advantage, but not essential as full training will be provided.
The working pattern for this position is Monday to Thursday 8:00am – 4:00pm and Friday 8:00am – 3:30pm.
About us
Ormiston Bushfield Academy is a good school (OFSTED – December 2019), conveniently located close to the Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire & Lincolnshire borders, and benefits from excellent road and rail links.
The Academy is continuing to expand and due to its popularity and increasing student numbers, a new £6 million wing was opened in September 2018. This extension is an addition to the £20.6 million state-of-the-art building that was completed September 2012, giving every student the opportunity to learn in an exciting and inspiring environment at an Academy that has been recognised for its high standards of inclusion. The Academy has continued to build on the successes of the last few years and achieved strong results at GCSE & A-Level in the summer.
Visits to the Academy are encouraged and if this post has attracted your interest, we welcome enquirers by telephone for an informal discussion in the first instance.
Why work for Ormiston? Work where it matters most, achieve what matters more
Our vision is for a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach – they are our greatest asset.
We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, your work will have purpose and meaning.
Be part of a team where passion meets purpose, as we work together where the challenge is greatest, to change the lives and build the futures of children and young people.
Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys…
Please note that the Academy withholds the right to withdraw the advert at any time, or interview suitable candidates before the closing date.
Ormiston
Bushfield Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the
welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to
share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and
promotes equality of opportunity. Flexible working opportunities will be
considered.
All successful appointments will
be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity,
Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two
references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.
The post is exempt from the
Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of
Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information
about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related
exceptions, can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974
Katherine Scothern
01733 233014
hr@bushfield.co.uk