Attendance and Medical Officer – Horsenden Primary School

Ealing Council; London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Horsenden Primary School is seeking a passionate Attendance and Medical Officer to join their pastoral support team. The role involves ensuring children's wellbeing and attendance, requiring strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to child welfare. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with a nursing background or experience with children.

Benefits

Regular training and professional development

Support from experienced leadership

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Interest in children's wellbeing and learning.
• Ability to build strong relationships.
• Commitment to improvement.

Responsibilities

• Assist in matters related to children's attendance.
• Provide day-to-day medical care to pupils.
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children.

Skills

Compassion

Organizational skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Paediatric First Aid Certificate

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Attendance and Medical Officer – Horsenden Primary School, London

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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Job Description:

Contract/Hours: 32.5 hours per week, 8.30am to 4pm, term time only + 1 week (39wks), permanent Required for: ASAP

Do you love working with children and have an interest in ensuring their wellbeing and learning?

If yes, then Horsenden Primary School may be just the place for you. The Headteacher and governors are looking for a passionate and inspired Attendance and Medical Officer to join the pastoral support team and work closely with the admin team. This role is ideal for a registered nurse wanting to work with children, a teaching assistant who has a particular interest in supporting the welfare and attendance of young children or an administrator who is looking to take the next step in their career.

The successful candidate will be someone who:

*is compassionate and has a genuine interest in developing strong relationships with adults and children

*is aware of children’s health issues and has an interest in supporting all children to attend school regularly

*holds a paediatric first aid certificate or is willing to obtain one

*has a clear commitment to improvement and has excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills to engage the wider community of the school.

The role:

*To assist the PA/Office Manager and Attendance Senior Lead in all day to day matters relating to children’s attendance and punctuality

*To provide day to day medical care to the children of Horsenden and to take a lead role in the implementation of the Supporting Pupils with Medical Conditions policy

*To be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school

*To work constructively as a member of the team to promote the wellbeing and attendance of all pupils.

The school:

Horsenden Primary school is a larger than average primary school in the Greenford area of the London Borough of Ealing, serving a diverse community. The school’s fantastic facilities, such as the swimming pool, well-resourced libraries and multiple outdoor areas, allow us to deliver an inspiring and interactive curriculum to our pupils.

What we will offer:

*Regular training and continued professional development.

*Support and development through an effective appraisal system and regular feedback from monitoring.

*Support from an experienced Headteacher, Leadership Team and Governing Board.

*Ealing as a local authority provides a supportive network of colleagues who collaborate through quadrant groups and the Ealing Learning Partnership to ensure the best for all children in the Local Authority.

*Competitive inner London weighting salary.

*Employee assistance programme.

Safeguarding:

We are committed to safer recruitment, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).