Health and Wellbeing Officer

Outwood Academy Danum
Chief Executive Officer: Lee Wilson

Principal: Mandy Crane

We are an Ofsted Good rated, 11-18 academy, with a thriving sixth form and a campus undergoing a transformation, based in the friendly, South Yorkshire town of Doncaster.

Since becoming part of the Outwood Family in 2016, GCSE results have continued to improve and we are delighted that in its latest report, Ofsted noted that the 'good relationships between pupils and staff are a cornerstone of the mutual respect' we enjoy at the academy. We are focused on creating a culture of success, a positive climate for learning, and increased attainment, achievement and social and emotional development.

We believe our success speaks for itself as we are above the national average for the number of students achieving at a Grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs. We are also proud to have been awarded Bronze Status by the Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health Award and to have received the IQM Award, which highlights our commitment to inclusion.

We believe we are on a journey towards Outstanding. Help to take us to the next level.

The Outwood Family of Schools pride ourselves on fully supporting colleagues within the Family both professionally and personally.

We work hard to ensure we reduce workload on staff, allowing more time in the classroom to put our vision of students first, raising standards and transforming lives into practice.

As a founding Trust of the National Institute of Education (NIoT), we will actively invest in your future through working closely with the Outwood Institute of Education and NIoT to offer access to a wide range of CPD opportunities, with all teaching staff receiving a minimum of two hours of CPD each week.

All academies within the Outwood Family have gained the IQM Inclusive Schools Award with 18 having Centre of Excellence status and one holding Flagship status.

We also offer a generous employment package with a whole host of staff benefits, including family friendly policies, enhanced occupational benefits available (such as maternity, adoption and parental leave) with no qualifying period, funded CPD for qualifications up to and including Masters level plus other exclusive benefits including a partnership with car leasing company, Synergy.

To find out more about working for Outwood and to read a message from our CEO please click here.

Health & Wellbeing Officer
We are looking for a specialist individual to lead on the provision of First Aid and medical assistance to students and staff throughout the Academy, and lead on the managing of medicines.

You will play a key role in the ongoing health and welfare of students and staff at the Academy and produce individual Healthcare plans, PEEPS, and Risk Assessments for N Code Children, with support from the inclusion team for students with Special Educational Needs (SEN).

Examples of some of the main duties and responsibilities:

• Attend to the medical needs of students and staff, providing first aid and signposting to other medical providers where necessary
• Collect medication from students for safe storage and administration
• Liaise with School Health to administer regular programmes of medical, dental, optical and auditory testing and immunisation as required
• Assist with the provision of Personal, Health and Social Education (PSHE) by promoting and taking part in health initiatives across school with groups of students
• Keep stock of equipment, order equipment, maintain accurate records including accident reports and RIDDOR forms
• Attend meetings

Qualifications needed:

• Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths, or equivalent
• Advanced, up to date First Aid qualification
• Managing medicines qualification, or a willingness to obtain

**FULL JOB SPEC AND PERSON SPEC AVAILABLE ON REQUEST**

Hours: 35hrs per week Contract: Term time (39 weeks) + 5 days, permanent.

This vacancy is being managed by our Recruitment Partner at Hays. If you wish to discuss this post or arrange a visit to the school, please contact Adele Roberts our Recruitment Partner at Hays by using the expression of interest link below or call or or email: Hays Expression of Interest Form

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