The Deanery Church of England High School & Sixth Form College Frog Lane Wigan WN1 1HQ Salary: Grade 6, 18,195 - 20,159 per annum. 28.75 hours per week, term time plus 1 week working 39 weeks per year Required as soon as possible Working hours - Monday Friday, 9.00am 3.15pm, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break Governors are seeking to appoint a confident, supportive Health & Well-being Officer who will enjoy being part of a collaborative and dedicated team that work with integrity together. You will join a busy team of Pastoral staff to manage and develop the school s medical and well-being service for pupils. The role requires liaison with a range of people, including families, pupils, staff (in particular pastoral colleagues and the safeguarding team) and external agencies. You will be a confident first aider and a great communicator, who is passionate about supporting our children s medical and well-being needs. This is a varied and interesting role, which is crucial within our school. The successful candidate will: Be willing to work hard, be kind and make a difference Have GCSE Grade 4 or above in English and Maths, or equivalent Be a qualified First Aider Deal with medical or first aid emergencies on site, assessing situation and needs Liaise with the NHS school nursing team to organise vaccinations and visits Administering medicines to pupils as required, ensure accurate and timely recording Be passionate about working at The Deanery Our core employee rewards and benefits include: A dedicated, enthusiastic and highly professional staff team A professional working environment in which all staff are valued, listened to and able to fully use their gifts and talents Warm and strict behaviour systems, meaning pupils can learn and teachers can teach Centralised same-day detention systems A comprehensive induction programme A professional working environment in which all staff are valued and listened to A bespoke CPD programme for all staff, including access to the full suite of NPQs The post is covered by the Protection of Children Act and is therefore subject to an enhanced DBS check. This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role. Information pack available from the school website: www.deanery.wigan.sch.uk Completed applications should be returned to: Mrs Tracy Wogan, Executive Assistant to the Headteacher 01942 597501 swogantdeanery.wigan.sch.uk How to apply If you would like to apply for this position, you will need to complete an application form. Our application form is available online from our website. If you have any queries, please contact Mrs Wogan, Executive Assistant to the Headteacher, on 01942 597501. Electronic application forms and letters of application should be emailed to swogantdeanery.wigan.sch.uk Completing your application form: Please read all the information provided before completing your application form Complete your form electronically CVs are not accepted Complete all sections: do not leave any blanks; put N/A if not applicable and give as much information as you can Please continue on a separate sheet if you require more space to complete any section Letter of application Please include a letter of application, addressed to the Headteacher. It should not exceed 2 sides of A4, font Tahoma size 11. Your letter of application must directly address the following: Why you want to work at The Deanery Your previous experiences Your personality and what makes you unique What positive impact you could have on our school References All offers of employment are subject to the receipt of a minimum of 2 satisfactory references. One of your references must be from the Headteacher at your current school, or your most recent employer. If your current/most recent employment does/did not involve working with children, then the second referee should be from the employer with whom you most recently worked with children. Neither referee should be a relative/friend. Shortlisted applicants for posts are advised that references will be taken up prior to interview. Please note, unless you ask us not to, we will assume it is acceptable to contact your referees at any time. Online checks The school will conduct an online check for all shortlisted candidates. Shortlisted candidates Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by email and telephone to inform them of the next stages of the recruitment process and arrangements for interviews. If you have not heard from the school 7 days after the closing date you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. Following the interview Once all candidates have been interviewed, the successful candidate will be contacted by telephone as soon as possible after the interview (usually within 2 working days). Candidates who have not been successful will be contacted by email (usually within 2 working days) with details of how to contact the school if they would like feedback. Closing date: Sunday 22 nd September 2024 Interview date: Week Commencing Monday 30th September 2024 (candidates invited to interview will be contacted by email) This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check The employer is committed to safeguarding To view the details relating to this position and to access the application form, please click the links below: