Health & Safety Officer

• Code: SIS-HS-267
• Cat: Non-Teaching

Job Description

Provides support to the Principal and other stakeholders in education by contributing to the establishment and maintenance of a safe and disciplined school environment and by extension, the community. Emphasis is focused on the implementation of policies outlined in the School Security Plan such as the engagement of initiatives in matters relating to health, safety and security, mitigation of risks and policy/law enforcement.

Responsibilities:

• Develops a School Safety Plan specific to the school environment assigned, under the direction of the Principal.
• Implements the School Security Plan, including the enforcement of health, safety and security policies and makes recommendations to the Principal for enhancement.
• Responds to all emergency situations on the school compound and renders emergency aid, where necessary.
• Communication and consultation with employees.
• Manage and maintain the School risk assessment database, ensuring that information is in the correct format for auditing purposes.
• Develop and communicate the School’s health and safety policy on an on-going basis.