Medical Admin Officer - Maternity Cover at TEACH Poole

Dorset Council UK; Poole; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational authority is seeking a Medical Admin Officer for maternity cover at Haymoor Junior School. This position involves providing first aid support and performing administrative duties to foster a supportive educational environment. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a willingness to adapt to various school settings. This role offers professional development opportunities within a friendly and collaborative team atmosphere, ensuring that you can thrive while supporting children's welfare.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Professional development opportunities

Induction program

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a school setting is desirable.
• Ability to work under pressure and as part of a team.
• Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic work environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide first aid to pupils across the whole junior school age range.
• Perform administrative duties to support the school.
• Work collaboratively within a supportive team.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

First Aid Certification

Job description

TEACH Poole Multi-Academy Trust

Ad Astra Infant School

Haymoor Junior School

Canford Heath Infant School

Canford Heath Junior School

Medical Admin Officer - Maternity Cover

32.50 hours per week

Grade D (Point 5 to 6) £25,584 to £25,989 pro‑rata (Actual salary £18,661.36 to £18,956.77)

Hours: 8:00 am to 3:30 pm (1 hour lunch)

Term time only plus 3 INSET days – required March 2026

We are looking to recruit a calm, self‑motivated and hardworking Medical Admin Officer to work within our friendly and supportive team on a maternity cover temporary basis. The successful candidate will be employed by the Trust as a whole and can be expected to carry out duties at any of the four schools, although a vacancy currently exists at Haymoor Junior School.

We are looking for a good team player who can work well independently and with initiative. The ideal candidate will be professional, confidential, adaptable, flexible and able to work under pressure. They will provide first aid to pupils across the whole junior school age range, and complete admin duties to support the school.

Experience of working with children and within a school office is desirable but not essential.

If You

• are keen to work in a supportive, learning environment
• have good interpersonal and communication skills
• are able to bring energy and enthusiasm to the role
• have a full First Aid at Work Certificate or full Paediatric First Aid Certificate or be willing to update medical skills as needed
• have previous administrative experience and are competent using Microsoft Office
• have a can‑do attitude to overcoming obstacles
• are prepared to go above and beyond
• have resilience and stamina

In Return We Offer

• fun, friendly and supportive staff who get on really well together
• respecting pupils with excellent attitudes to learning and high standards of behaviour
• superb opportunities and specialist training for professional development within our Trust
• a fantastic induction programme and support in gaining a qualification for the right candidates
• excellent support at all levels, with a proactive approach to well‑being, work‑life balance, and individual care, including the ability to take time off during term time
• beautiful school grounds and welcoming learning environments

Please contact the HR Department on 01202 380015 for more information. Applications should be made online at https://mynewterm.com/jobs/141787/EDV-2025-HJS-61028; we do not accept CV applications.

Closing date: Monday 5 January 2026

Interviews: Tuesday 13 January 2026

Personal information provided by candidates will be securely filed electronically and password protected, with paper copies locked in filing cabinets in a locked office. They will not be released to third parties outside the school without the consent of the person concerned, except where there is a legal requirement to do so.

If the application does not proceed, the data will be securely disposed of after 6 months. Any concerns regarding data gathered in the recruitment process should be directed to the Data Manager – Hayley Hemmings at [e-mail].

These schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Rigorous checks will be undertaken of the successful applicant’s background credentials, including an enhanced DBS check. Online searches will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. Suitability to work with children will be explored at interview.