- Start date: 1 September 2026
- Contract: Permanent
- Hours: Part time, 27.5 hours/week (5.5 hours/day) term-time plus 2 weeks, 40 weeks/year
- Salary: Grade 4. FTE £25,583 (pro rata for part time, term time – £16,773) plus First Aid allowance
Are you organised, adaptable and detail-oriented? Do you possess a calm head in a crisis and a passion for supporting young people?
We are looking for an efficient and experienced professional to join our central Admin Team in a dual-capacity role as our First Aid Lead and School Administrator. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same, this is the perfect opportunity for you to support the students and staff of our popular school.
About the Role
As the first point of contact for UCC, our Admin Team is the face of the school. In this role, you will be at the heart of our daily operations—balancing core administrative duties with the vital responsibility of leading our school’s medical and first aid care.
You will manage the medical room, ensure health and safety compliance and provide a welcoming, efficient environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the lead first aider, providing immediate care to pupils and staff within the school medical room with high standards of hygiene and confidentiality.
- Maintain accurate, compliant records of incidents and treatments, manage and replenish medical supplies, and coordinate healthcare plans for students with long-term conditions.
- Act as a compassionate and clear liaison between parents, carers and external healthcare professionals regarding student health.
- Provide comprehensive administrative and reception support, welcoming visitors, directing communications and ensuring the school day runs smoothly.
About the Successful Candidate
We are looking for someone who can balance the administrative precision required for school records with the empathy and urgency needed for student medical care.
You will need:
- Qualifications: At least five higher passes at GCSE level (or equivalent), including English and Maths. A valid First Aid qualification (e.g., First Aid at Work, Paediatric First Aid) is highly desirable, though full training can be provided for the right candidate.
- Skills: exceptional written and verbal communication, strong interpersonal skills and excellent organisational abilities.
- Experience: Previous experience in an administrative, reception or medical/first aid role is highly desirable. You must be willing to learn on the job and adapt quickly to changing priorities.
About Ullswater Community College
Ullswater Community College (UCC) is a happy school where students and staff expect to treat one another with respect. Following our Ofsted Good rating in April 2023, and being recognised as ‘Best Secondary School in Cumbria’ at the 2023 NewsQuest awards, our vision is to make sure that UCC is ‘best in county’ in all we do.
Why Join UCC?
You will be joining a supportive, busy team that values collaboration and hard work. We provide full training for the successful candidate, ensuring you have all the tools you need to succeed in a school environment.
We offer our non-teaching members of staff:
- Starting holiday allowance of 25 days, rising to 31 days after 5 years
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme – a defined benefit scheme with employee and employer contributions
- Membership of the Health Assured employee assistance programme.
- Cycle-to-work salary sacrifice scheme.
- Help with eye tests (if appropriate)
- A welcoming and supportive community where staff really do matter – our Staff Wellbeing group is an integral part of the school culture
How to Apply
The information you will need to inform an application for this position can be found in the job description and person specification below.
First Aid Lead and Administrative Support – job description – July 2026
First Aid Lead and Administrative Support – person specification – July 2026
- Applications to be made using our application form (CVs cannot be accepted): Application Form – MS Word / Application Form – PDF
- Closing date for applications: 9.00am, Monday 27 July 2026. Interviews will be held shortly after.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient suitable applicants apply. Early application is recommended.
Designated Contact for this Vacancy
Should you have any questions regarding the post please contact:
Sue Denyer, Headteachers PA and School Admin Lead
- Call 01768 210206
- Email sdenyer@ullswatercc.co.uk
Ullswater Community College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS disclosure and Barred List checks are required for this post. You should not apply if you are on the Children’s Barred List. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, online searches are carried out on successful candidates.