First Aider

Job details Job role Pastoral, health and welfare Visa sponsorship Visas cannot be sponsored Working pattern Full time, part time Contract type Fixed term Full-time equivalent salary £22,010.00 - £23,000.00 Annually (Actual) First Aider job summary About HEART Academies Trust HEART Academies Trust formed in 2017 and currently consists of one secondary school, Bedford Academy and three partner primary schools, Cauldwell, Shackleton and Shortstown. Together we serve more than 2500 pupils aged from 2 to 18 years. We are a non-profit making charitable company sponsored by the Harpur Trust, one of the largest charities in the UK. With a proven track-record in education through their ownership and management of four Harpur Trust private schools in Bedford and as a sponsor of Bedford Academy since its creation in 2010, they are the perfect partner to support HEART Academies Trust as we grow. HEART Academies Trust supports continuity of education within the community. Adopting a 'stronger together' approach and a commitment to positive collaboration enables each academy within the Trust to celebrate what they already do well whilst providing opportunities to ensure continued development and improvement across all academies within the Trust. Bedford Academy - Our School Vision 'COMMUNTY MINDED THROUGH DRIVE AND ASPIRATION' The role you are applying for is based at Bedford Academy, the secondary school within the trust. Bedford Academy is on an incredible journey. With a change in school leadership in February 2019, we have embarked on a relentless focus to achieve sustainable school improvement, this has seen a whole host of changes being made to improve the experience for our fantastic students. Our school day, curriculum and approach to teaching and learning have all seen significant changes in order to ensure that every student can be successful during their time with us. We place major emphasis on high standards and positive relationships in everything we do and really value our staff's wellbeing and contributions. Our school vision of being community minded, driven and aspirational allows all of us to work together to bring about positive change in our local community. We do this through following the BA Way, supporting each other and having an open and honest school culture. Ofsted confirmed our status as a good school in March 2023, and our results are improving year on year. This is an exciting time to join our staff body. You can read the latest Ofsted report here: Bedford Academy - Open - Find an Inspection Report - Ofsted What we offer As part of HEART Academies Trust, staff are valued and supported, allowing them to contribute fully to the wider school community. Our commitment to staff development and wellbeing is paramount. Flexible working options. A paid wellbeing day per academic year. CPD pathways, career progression, secondment and shadowing opportunities. £200 Refer a friend scheme, tech scheme and cycle to work scheme. Employee assist programme. Generous pension and a competitive salary. Free gym, shower and parking facilities. Free tea, coffee, breakfast and eye tests. An exceptional ECT induction programme and support. An open and collaborative working environment with an inclusive workplace Regular training and development programmes and celebration of staff success. Individual laptops for teaching staff. An excellent catering provision. A commitment to environmental sustainability. Please do not hesitate to contact infobedfordacademy.co.uk if you have any questions, wish to book a visit to the Academy or require further information. 37 hours term-time plus one week (40 weeks) 8:00-16:00 Monday - Thursday 8:00-15:30 Fridays Commitment to safeguarding HEART Academies Trust is an equal opportunities employer and therefore operates no restrictive policies in relation to age, sex or creed. Our Trust is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children/young people and expects all trustees, staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Criminal Record Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service along with other relevant employment checks, including overseas criminal background checks, where applicable. All new trustees, employees and volunteers will be required to undertake safeguarding training on induction which will be regularly updated as per statutory guidance. Applying for the job This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job. CVs are not accepted. Visas cannot be sponsored.

Location: Bedford, GB

Posted Date: 2/5/2025