Staff Vacancies

Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled First Aider to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess strong organisational skills and the ability to manage various administrative tasks while ensuring the health and safety of our staff and visitors. This role requires a proactive individual who can respond effectively to medical emergencies, maintain accurate records, and provide first aid support as needed.

Applicants will preferably be RGN or RSCN qualified, holding an active NMC Registration. A minimum of two years in full time practice is ideal . Experience in A&E, practice or paediatric nursing would be an advantage. Experience in managing sports injuries being desirable for this role.

MAIN DUTIES
Nursing care

• To be on site from 8.15 am to 5.00 pm, Monday to Friday during term time, plus 1 week.
• To carry a walkie talkie at all times during the working day in order to ensure immediate contact.
• To be located in the School Office, Monday to Friday
• To carry out first aid and emergency assessment for any who require. This will normally cover pupils, staff and visitors. This may involve escorting pupils or staff to hospital if necessary and waiting for parents to arrive at the hospital.
• To deal with pupils and staff who become ill on site. Looking after pupils until their parents arrive and administering medicines and emergency treatments with appropriate consents.
• To provide health advice to pupils and staff as requested.
• To carry out Administration and Support for external staff carrying out vaccinations.
• To organise staff to be trained, including refresher training, as first aiders, and maintain the register of these first aiders at the School.
• To have responsibility for ensuring that the medical supplies in the first aid kits are replenished regularly and to ensure that the first aid kits for sports coaches, PE Department, Minibuses, Forest School, Pavilion and Prep School are up to date.
• To provide staff and catering team with up to date photo allergy lists.

Health checks and health education

• To be involved in Personal and Social Health Education (PSHE) lessons on subjects such as cancer, girls’ health education, HPV and eating.
• To supervise pupils with eating disorders and diabetes and to assist with dealing with pupils with depression and those with self-harm or eating problems.
• To be involved in the education of staff ahead of school trips on subjects such as diabetes, epilepsy, anaphylaxis and asthma. To also assist with school trip preparation with parents, organising supplies, staff training and compiling medical details or emergency contact details for staff. Provide Trip reports from Bromcom.
• Attend school trips during the school day as required to support medical needs.
• To provide unofficial counselling in emergency situations e.g. friendship issues, low mood, sexual health and bereavement, to liaise with the Pastoral Team as required.

OTHER DUTIES

• To attend termly Health and Safety meetings, keep a record of all accidents and incidents at the school and outside on school related activities by entering these on a database (Medical Tracker) and pass these records to the Health and Safety Officer.
• To attend in-service days.
• To act as Receptionist for visitors, students and staff.
• To be professional and treat all communications in a confidential manner.
• To provide excellent customer service to all visitors to the School.
• To attend Open Mornings and occasionally other events outside school hours, to support staff and provide First Aid cover.
• Ensuring that our MIS system is kept up to date with medical needs.
• Assisting in general office duties.
• Answering telephone calls and ensuring that the correct safeguarding protocol is followed for all visitors.

We wish to appoint for a late September/October start.
Interested applicants should contact recruitment@gosfieldschool.org.uk for further information
Salary: according to experience – Based on a term time only plus 2 weeks contract, to be discussed at interview

To apply: Please download an application form from our website and send with a covering letter outlining your experience, qualifications and suitability for the post to recruitment@gosfieldschool.org.uk
Closing date for applications: Noon on Wednesday 3rd September 2025
Interviews will take place week commencing 8th September 2025
Gosfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the DBS.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and energetic Level 3 Nursery Practitioner, who embraces outdoor learning, to join our friendly and eager team here at Gosfield Nursery as a Lead Practitioner. Gosfield Nursery is based within Gosfield School, a co-educational independent school that caters for children from 2 to 18 years old.

The job role will require the candidate to drink pretend cups of tea, to fully anticipate going home covered in paint, glitter and mud, to be able to give reasons as to “why” anything and everything happens and to remember the words to every nursery rhyme possible. We are looking for someone with a huge heart who wants to ensure every child knows how special and important they are to our Gosfield family.

Gosfield Nursery is a term-time setting, with opening hours of 8am until 5pm. This position is for three days (25.5 hours) per week with flexibility required to meet the needs of the nursery.

Start date 28th August 2025 but this can be flexible for the right candidate.

Closing Date: Friday 8th August 2025

Gosfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the DBS.

We are looking to appoint an Assistant School Chef to join our Catering Team. Duties will include preparing and serving food, baking desserts, cooking, cleaning, some general washing up and clearing away, acting as Assistant Chef as required by the Chef Manager.

You should enjoy cooking healthy nutritious meals and possess a passion for providing children with an exciting menu which encourages healthy, educated choices.

You will be required to work a minimum of 30 hours per week term-time, with occasional additional hours as required. Qualification in basic food hygiene would be an advantage and experience of working in a high-volume school kitchen is preferred but not essential.

Gosfield School is an outstanding Independent School from 2 -18 years. We are a school which values all pupils, irrespective of their age and ability and helps them to exceed expectations through high quality teaching and learning and the opportunity to take part in a wide variety of activities which will enrich their educational and personal development beyond the classroom. We provide a caring environment where all pupils are supported, as well as challenged, to ensure that there is no limit to their potential. We prepare our pupils for a world that is constantly changing by encouraging them to be independent learners who are determined, confident and who never give up. Alongside academic excellence there is a strong focus on enjoyment, excellent behaviour and respect for all.

Salary: Competitive

Hours: Part time, Monday – Friday, 37.5 hours per week, term time only.

Start Date: 28th August 2025

Closing Date: Friday 1st August 2025, Interviews w/c Monday 4th August

Gosfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the DBS.

Gosfield School is seeking to appoint a Part Time Weekend Caretaker to join our committed Estates Team. This is an exciting role for someone with relevant experience. You will help our Estates team to provide a warm, safe, clean and secure environment for our children, staff and visitors.

A Weekend Caretaker is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, security, and general upkeep of a facility, assisting with premises lettings, over the weekend. Their duties include opening and closing the building, ensuring it is secure, performing minor repairs, and maintaining cleanliness and tidiness. They may also be responsible for preparing spaces for events, monitoring security systems, and addressing any issues that arise during their shift.

• Cleaning the building where necessary
• Gardening and performing landscape duties
• Inspecting the building, including heating, cooling, lighting and alarm systems to make sure they are in good working order
• Performing basic repairs and maintenance tasks as required
• Sourcing, booking and supervising contractors for major repairs
• Managing bookings for any buildings or rooms available for hire
• Opening building at the start of the day and locking all doors and windows when not in operation
• Adhering to the company’s safety policies to create a safe working environment for everyone

The ideal candidate would currently be working as or have experience of working as a caretaker or estates assistant, able to work independently or as part of a team and someone who takes pride in their work.

This post is 8 hours per week, weekends only, with opportunity for additional hours to support school events, the hours will be flexible and agreed upon with the Head of Operations. The salary will be £12.19 per hour.