Lead First Aider & Mental Health Support

Due to our continued growth and popularity, we are seeking a passionate and enthusiastic Lead First Aider to join our team and play a vital role in supporting the young people in our academy, making a positive impact on their lives.

Working with young people across the whole school, you will build positive relationships with students, ensuring first aid emergencies are dealt with effectively and that medical conditions are well supported. You will also be responsible for the administration of First Aid, recording all incidents and maintaining equipment.

Alongside the first aid element of the role, this post will also involve home visits to students who are struggling with their attendance.

You will have a strong understanding of first aid, safeguarding procedures and will work to signpost students and families to external support if required.

Ryde Academy, based on the Isle of Wight, is an 11 to 18 years Secondary Academy and is sponsored by Academies Enterprise Trust (AET). The school is set in spacious grounds in the town of Ryde which is a short walk from the local esplanade; providing excellent transport links to Portsmouth and Southsea. In 2017, Ryde Academy had a new multi-million-pound school building built on the existing site, with a student capacity of 1,500.

Known as the "Garden Isle" because of its beautiful landscape, unspoilt beaches, rugged coastline and beautiful countryside; the Isle of Wight is a perfect place to raise a family. Ryde Academy is easily commutable from the south coast with excellent transport links in Ryde to Portsmouth and Southsea.

About Academies Enterprise Trust

AET was established in 2008 and is now a national network of 57 primary, secondary, and special schools. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive network which spans nearly every region in England. We want our people to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had, so that we provide an excellent education to every child, in every classroom.

With excellent leadership and teaching in every school, we will help children go on to lead successful and happy lives. We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of all our people.

AET Staff Benefits

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

In line with our safeguarding practices we are unable to accept CV's.