Medical Officer & First Aid Lead – School Safety & Wellbeing

Southgate School; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

MLT Leadership Programme

Talent Management Framework

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Free on-site parking

Health Suite

Two-week October half-term break

Job summary

Southgate School is seeking a Medical Officer to run its day-to-day medical room. You will lead whole-school first aid on site and on school trips, and support pupils with medical needs, including emergencies.

You will coordinate other First Aiders, oversee staff training, and ensure DBS checks and right to work are in place; visa sponsorship is not available. The role also involves safeguarding responsibilities and collaboration with school leadership.

Qualifications

• Calm and empathetic approach.
• Highly organised.

Responsibilities

• Lead whole-school first aid provision in school and on school trips.
• Act as main First Aider and coordinate support from other First Aiders.
• Oversee which staff hold current First Aid training and which need updating.
• Support students with medical needs arising during the school day, including emergencies.

Skills

Calm demeanor

Empathy

Highly organized

Job description

Southgate School is seeking a Medical Officer to run its day-to-day medical room. You will lead whole-school first aid on site and on school trips, and support pupils with medical needs, including emergencies.

You will coordinate other First Aiders, oversee staff training, and ensure DBS checks and right to work are in place; visa sponsorship is not available. The role also involves safeguarding responsibilities and collaboration with school leadership.