School Medical Officer

Sir Thomas Fremantle School; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Sir Thomas Fremantle School invites applications for a calm, compassionate and highly organised School Medical Officer to lead daily medical care across the school. You will promote physical and mental wellbeing, provide medical and mental health first aid, and coordinate referrals while working closely with families and external professionals to ensure pupils are safe and supported.

The role involves managing the medical room, administering medications with consent, maintaining confidential

Qualifications

• First aid experience and understanding of child health and safeguarding.
• Ability to maintain accurate, confidential medical records.
• Experience in a school setting with medication administration and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Lead the medical room and provide daily care to pupils and staff.
• Administer medication in line with procedures and parental consent.
• Coordinate referrals and liaise with families and external health professionals.
• Report health trends and accidents, including welfare safeguarding concerns.

Skills

First aid experience

Calm under pressure

Organised

Job description

Sir Thomas Fremantle School is seeking a calm, compassionate and highly organised School Medical Officer to lead the day-to-day provision of medical care across the school. This vital role focuses on promoting the physical and mental wellbeing of students and staff, providing medical and mental health first aid support, coordinating referrals where appropriate, and working closely with families and external professionals to ensure pupils are safe, supported and able to thrive.

About the role

The School Medical Officer leads and manages the medical room, providing daily care to pupils and responding confidently to medical emergencies. You will oversee healthcare plans, administer medication in line with school procedures and parental consent, maintain accurate and confidential medical records, and ensure medical supplies are safely stored and in date. The role also involves liaising closely with parents, staff and external health professionals, coordinating immunisation sessions, supporting school trips, and contributing to health promotion across the school community.

You will work closely with pastoral staff, Heads of Year and the safeguarding team, sharing relevant information appropriately and responding promptly to safeguarding concerns. Termly reporting on accidents and health trends, including RIDDOR reporting where required, also forms part of the role.

What we are looking for

We are keen to hear from candidates with first aid experience and a strong understanding of child health, wellbeing and safeguarding. You will be highly organised, able to remain calm under pressure, and confident in communicating clearly with pupils, parents, colleagues and external agencies. Experience of working with children in a school setting, administering medication, and maintaining accurate records is highly valued, alongside a commitment to confidentiality, equality and ongoing professional development.

Why join Sir Thomas Fremantle School

Sir Thomas Fremantle School is an ambitious 11-16 secondary school serving a close-knit community in North Buckinghamshire. We pride ourselves on knowing our students well, working collaboratively as a staff team, and placing wellbeing and professional development at the heart of our culture. Training opportunities are supported and encouraged, enabling colleagues to grow and develop in their roles.

Safeguarding

Sir Thomas Fremantle School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment, and the successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.