Harris Federation
Student Services Officer and First Aid Lead
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Student Services Officer & First Aid Lead
Harris Academy Bermondsey, London
We are looking for a proactive and committed individual to join Harris Academy Bermondsey as Student Services Officer and First Aid Lead, replacing staff on maternity leave.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a lively and dynamic inner London secondary school catering for students aged 11–18.
Salary
£26,887 per annum (37.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year).
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About Harris Academy Bermondsey
Harris Academy Bermondsey is an all-girls academy in central London, where students develop:
- Academic excellence and leadership
- Confidence and mentorship
- Social activism (e.g., Year 10s campaigning with the Sweaty Betty Foundation to redesign girls’ changing rooms, addressing issues like 1 in 3 girls dropping PE due to poor facilities)
A diverse, inclusive, and supportive environment empowers students:
- From disadvantaged backgrounds
- To excel academically (universally studying the EBacc)
- To aim for university with equal opportunities
Our teachers and support staff work tirelessly to nurture individual talents, ensuring each student gains both academic success and personal growth in a safe, ambitious, and happy learning environment.
Main Areas of Responsibility
The key responsibilities include:
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Administrative & Student Support
- Run the Student Information Centre, ensuring efficient, welcoming day-to-day services
- Handle uniform administration (supervision, record-keeping, parent communications)
Medical & First Aid Leadership
- Assess and administer first aid, maintaining accurate medical records
- Oversee maintenance of emergency medication and availability
- Support Individual Health Care Plans in collaboration with stakeholders
Logistics & Compliance
- Manage Lost Property and liaise with parents & external support
- Handle student medication storage, compliance, and monitoring
- Ensure adherence to infection control, hygiene, and data protection
Safeguarding & Safety
- Lead first aid training, certification, and site coverage
- Promote emergency preparation and compliance with safety policies
- Monitor, record, and analyse first aid logs, identifying trends for improvement
Qualifications & Experience
Preferred/Desirable Skills & Background: Experience with broader safeguarding requirements is essential, and candidates should have:
- First Aid qualification
- Confirmed knowledge of:
- School safeguarding procedures
- Confidentiality and Microsoft software
- Minimum three years’ administrative experience
- Breadth of experience in:
- Supporting students with medical needs
- Organising training sessions
- Working with children and families
- Using spreadsheets to analyse incident logs and proposing action plans
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Other desirable: - A background in public health awareness - Experience working with disadvantaged students - Up-to-date knowledge of healthcare trends in schools
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Next Steps
Apply at your earliest convenience – roles might close to early applicants.
For questions, call or email the academy to arrange conversation.
Rewards & Benefits
We prioritise staff success through: ✅ Collaboratively crafted career development opportunities ✅ World-class training programmes ✅ Performance and loyalty bonuses ✅ 50% matching pension schemes ✅ Maternity leave support in the Harris Allowance system
We promise excellent rewards like:
- Long-term professional relationships and growth
- A supporting and educational environment
Learn more at our Harris Federation Benefits Portal.
Important Notices
⚠️ Safeguarding Commitment: All appointments undergo enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and uphold safeguarding policies.
🔹 Equal Opportunities: Harris Federation is an inclusive employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, celebrating diversity in our staff as well as our students.
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