School Medical Lead

Shorefields; Benfleet; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Benenden Medical Healthcare cover

Local Government Pension Scheme

Job summary

King John School is seeking an experienced and compassionate School Medical Lead to join our Student Support team. You will take charge of day-to-day health needs of students, overseeing first aid and medication administration, while coordinating prescribed medicines and maintaining accurate records.

You will develop healthcare plans with students, families and staff, ensuring safety compliance and allergy management. This role supports safeguarding and contributes to students’ wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Professional, calm and approachable demeanor.
• Experience in school health or safeguarding aligned with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day health needs of students, including First Aid and medication administration.
• Coordinate provision of prescribed medication and maintain storage and records.
• Develop and review Healthcare plans with students, parents and staff.
• Ensure compliance with Keeping Children Safe in Education and allergy safety requirements.

Skills

Excellent organisational skills

Excellent communication skills

Calm and approachable

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC5403-779S Position Type: School and Child Safety Pay Range: Scale 6

Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 18/10/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: TBC

Are you professional, calm and approachable?

Do you have excellent organisational and communication skills?

If so, this could be the job role could be for you….

Our PRIDE values are the heartbeat of The King John School - Positivity, Resilience, Integrity, Dignity and Equality. We are looking for an attentive individual who will embrace our values and culture, to ensure each and every one of our students receive the quality care and educational experience they deserve.

Here at King John our students are the heart of everything that we do.

We are excited to be seeking an experienced, compassionate and highly organised School Medical Lead to join our dedicated Student Support team.

The successful candidate will be responsible to take charge of the day to day health needs of each King John student, by overseeing the processes for the administration of First Aid and Medication.

You will work closely with students, parents and other key staff to create, plan and review Healthcare plans. Our successful candidate will also be responsible to coordinate the provision of prescribed medication, alongside the recording, maintaining and monitoring of systems, to ensure all medication on school site is in date and stored appropriately.

You will need to understand, Keeping Children Safe in Education and the specific legislation around Allergy safety and supporting children with medical conditions.

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is passionate about supporting young people and wants to make a meaningful contribution to their health and wellbeing.

We can offer you:

• A dedicated, enthusiastic, friendly and experienced hardworking team of staff
• The opportunity to develop within a highly effective multi academy trust
• Free Benenden Medical Healthcare cover
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• A school that is committed to continued professional

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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