Medical Needs and Administration Officer

inploi; Stockport; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A secondary school in Stockport is looking for a Medical & Administration Officer to provide essential health support for students. This role involves administering first aid, maintaining health records, and liaising with parents and health professionals. The ideal candidate will possess a First Aid qualification and have experience working with children. It offers 37 hours a week during term time only, with a salary ranging from £28,598 to £31,022 pro-rata.

Benefits

Supportive school community

Term-time working hours for work-life balance

Opportunity to impact student wellbeing

Qualifications

• First Aid qualification is mandatory.
• Experience with children in a healthcare setting is desirable.
• Strong communication and organizational abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Administer first aid to pupils and staff as required.
• Support students with ongoing medical needs.
• Maintain accurate records of medical incidents and treatments.
• Liaise with parents and health professionals.
• Promote a safe and healthy school environment.

Skills

First Aid qualification

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Calm under pressure

Job description

The Kingsway School
Foxland Road,
Gatley,
Cheadle
Cheshire,
SK8 4QX

Job Title: Medical & Administration Officer
Salary: NJC Scale 5 Point 12-17, £28,598 - £31,022 pro-rata
Hours: 37 Hours
Working Pattern: Term time only
Contract type: Permanent
Closing date: Wednesday 11 February 2026
Interview Date: TBC
Start Date: As soon as possible

We are looking to appoint a highly organised and dedicated individual to work as a Medical & Administration Officer. We are seeking a dedicated Medical and Administration Officer to join our team and provide essential health support within our secondary school environment. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about student welfare and enjoys working in a busy, caring setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer first aid to pupils and staff as required.
• Support students with ongoing medical needs and ensure their Health Care Plans are followed.
• Maintain accurate records of medical incidents and treatments.
• Liaise with parents, staff and external health professionals when necessary.
• Promote a safe and healthy school environment.

Requirements

• First Aid qualification.
• Experience administering medication.
• Experience working with children or young people in an educational or healthcare setting is desirable.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and respond effectively in emergencies.

What We Offer

• A supportive and friendly school community.
• Term-time working hours for a great work‑life balance.
• Opportunity to make a real difference to student wellbeing.

The school is a member of Education Learning Trust, a local MAT incorporating two secondary schools and three primary schools. The MAT is extremely supportive of our school and its journey and provides significant capacity to continue professional develop its staff.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief.

We expect the successful candidate to have the necessary standard of spoken English, as described under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, the Public Sector fluency duty that requires state funded schools to ensure candidates for their customer‑facing roles have the necessary standard of spoken English (or English or Welsh in Wales).

Should you wish to discuss this role further, you can contact Emma Sorsby, School Business Manager, on this email address: [e-mail]

Applicants should apply by completing the ELT application form and associated documents and should include with their application a typed letter of application which details their suitability for this position relative to the person specification. CVs alone will not be accepted in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).

The closing date for applications for this position is Wednesday 11th February 2026

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview after Monday 23 February, date to be confirmed.

Supporting Documents

• Application form
• Job Description
• Person Specification
• ELT Recruitment Monitoring Form

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