First Aider in Bournemouth

This is an excellent opportunityto join our Academies to work alongside our current First Aider.

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, caring and enthusiastic First Aider to administer appropriate first aid to students, staff, contractors and visitors to the Academies who are injured or unwell.

Hours: 30hrs per week (4 days per week 8am to 4pm - actual days to be agreed) term time only plus inset days (39 working weeks paid for 44.87)

Start Date:4thJanuary 2027 (depending on pre-employment checks)

Closing date:Midnight Sunday 22nd November 2026

Are YOU passionate about the welfare and safety of our students & staff? Do YOU want to work in a supportive team and academy that values your contribution?

You will be highly motivated with good communication skills as you will be a crucial point of contact between home and the Academies. You must also be well organised as you will be required to maintain detailed accurate records and make sure that all First Aiders are kept up to date with current practice and training.

Ideally you will have already worked in a school or college setting in a similar role and you will already hold a valid First Aid at Work certificate, if not training will be provided.

Flexibility around working hours is also required.

At Avonbourne Academies, our work is guided by five core REACH values: Respect, Equality, Ambition, Community, and Hard Work & Determination. These values underpin everything we do, from the way we teach and lead, to the culture we build for our students and staff. We believe in developing not only academic excellence, but strong character, resilience and integrity. As part of our team, you will play an important role in modelling and nurturing these qualities in the young people we serve.

Since joining United Learningin August 2019, Avonbourne Academieshave gone from strength to strength:

• Avonbourne Boys' Academy- Rated OUTSTANDINGin November 2023
• Avonbourne Girls' Academy- Rated OUTSTANDING in all categoriesin October 2024

• an excellent working environment
• the opportunity to work as part of a supportive team
• one personal day every academic year
• access to the Local Government Pension Scheme - Avonbourne contribute 23.6% each month on top of your contribution!
• occupational sick pay, protecting you and your family
• access to our health care cash plan and rewards scheme after six months service.
• continuous Professional Development options that will be tailored to your needs.
• competitive maternity, paternity and adoption benefits.

Avonbourne Academies are an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor a VISA application for this particular role as it is not one of the shortage occupations listed on the UK Governments website at this current time.

Note - We reserve the right to interview and offer to a strong candidate prior to the closing date. It is strongly recommended that candidates submit their application as soon as possible. No further applications will be accepted once closed.

To apply, please complete the online application form.

For more information about this role please contact:

HRAvonbourne@avonbourneacademy.org.uk