First Aid and Student Support Centre Administrator

We are seeking a First Aid and Student Support Centre (SSC) Administrator as soon as possible to join our team and provide administrative tasks and first aid support throughout the academy while maintaining a professional, transparent, and consistent demeanour in line with the academy values and ethos.

Personal Qualities

The successful applicant should have a minimum level of qualifications, including level 2 in Mathematics and English at a minimum C grade [or grade 4] at GCSE. A certification in First Aid at Work, Paediatric First Aid certification or willingness to complete training within the first three months of the role is desirable.

The candidate should be detail-oriented, multitasking, proactive, hardworking, enthusiastic, have a high level of commitment and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities of the Post Holder

The responsibilities of the postholder will be in accordance with the First Aid and Student Support Centre (SSC) Administrator job description.

Remuneration and Working Time

The hours of work required for the role are 37 hours Monday to Thursday, 08:00 – 16:00 and Friday, 08:00 - 15:30 term time only (38 weeks).

The annual salary for the First Aid and Student Support Centre (SSC) Administrator will be in accordance with the Academy’s Support Staff Pay Scale, which for appointment for a full-time post currently involves a salary within Band 2 Point 11 – 16. The minimum actual salary offered will be £18,613.08, pro rata equivalent to point 11 including an allowance for holiday pay. Salaries are reviewed by national negotiation with effect from 1st April each year. Progression through the pay scale is subject to an acceptable annual performance management review process.

We can offer you:

·       A highly supportive and friendly working environment

·       Opportunities for Financial training, development and accreditation.

·       Cycle-to-work Scheme

·       24/7 Free Employee Assistance Programme (offering individual support, information and advice including financial, legal and home-life and work-related issues)

·       CPD opportunities and Internal Promotion

·       Up to 25% Gym Membership

·       Free staff car park

·       Essex Working Well Wellbeing Service (health and wellbeing support and guidance)

·       Access to Workplace Health Champions

·       Access to Mental Health First Aiders

Application Process

If you are interested in the position and wish to discuss the post prior to application, please email Mrs. Dorcas Ologunde, Director of HR at d.ologunde@plume.essex.sch.uk, to arrange a telephone conversation. We are very proud of our academy and what we can offer new members of our collaborative team. The Director of HR will be pleased to discuss the post and provide more information about the post and the academy in general. 

To apply please complete the Online Plume Academy application form (Apply Now button). This must be completed by the closing date and time stated (unaccompanied CVs or third-party application forms will not be accepted). Late applications may not be accepted.

Closing Date: noon Monday 27 January 2025.

Interviews: TBC

Plume Academy remains fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.