School Nurse / First Aider - Secondary School

Worldwide Teaching Ltd; Bramhall; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Cover People is seeking a compassionate School Nurse / First Aider for a secondary school in Bramhall, Stockport. You will support students and staff with medical needs, provide first aid, and help with day-to-day wellbeing.

Ideally you hold a current first aid qualification and have experience with children or young people in a school-like environment. The role emphasizes safeguarding, confidentiality and professional collaboration with staff.

Qualifications

• Current, relevant First Aid qualification.
• Experience providing first aid or medical support.
• Experience with children or young people, ideally in a school setting.
• Ability to remain calm in emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide first aid to students and staff in response to accidents and medical incidents.
• Assess students who become unwell during the school day and determine next steps.
• Support students with ongoing medical conditions and healthcare needs.
• Administer medications according to school policy and training.
• Maintain accurate, confidential medical records.
• Liaise with parents and carers regarding student illness and medical needs.
• Escalate to emergency services when required.
• Support wellbeing concerns and refer to appropriate staff or services.
• Maintain a clean, stocked medical room and follow safeguarding procedures.

Skills

First Aid qualification

Medical support

Calm under pressure

Communication

Record-keeping

Job description

Location: Bramhall, Stockport
Start Date: ASAP
Contract:Long term
Hours:Full time
Essential Requirement: Relevant First Aid qualification and experience supporting medical needs

School Nurse / First Aider - Make a Difference to Student Health and Wellbeing

Are you a caring, calm and proactive individual with experience in first aid, healthcare or supporting young people's medical needs?

Cover People are working with a welcoming and high-achieving secondary school in the Bramhall area of Stockport to recruit a School Nurse / First Aider to support students and staff with medical needs, first aid and day-to-day wellbeing.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified first aider, healthcare assistant, school medical professional or nursing professional who is passionate about helping young people feel safe, supported and ready to learn.

The school places a strong emphasis on Respect, Resilience and Excellence, alongside high academic expectations and a commitment to student wellbeing. The successful candidate will play an important role in maintaining a safe and supportive environment, responding to medical incidents and helping students manage health concerns during the school day.

The Role

Working closely with school staff and the pastoral team, your responsibilities may include:

• Providing first aid to students and staff in response to accidents, injuries and medical incidents.

• Assessing students who become unwell during the school day and determining appropriate next steps within your training and responsibilities.

• Supporting students with ongoing medical conditions and individual healthcare needs.

• Administering medication in accordance with school policies, appropriate authorisation and relevant training.

• Maintaining accurate, confidential records of medical incidents, treatments and medication.

• Liaising professionally with parents and carers regarding student illness, injuries and medical needs.

• Recognising when a situation requires escalation to emergency services or other healthcare professionals.

• Supporting students experiencing minor illnesses, anxiety or other wellbeing concerns, referring them to appropriate staff or services when necessary.

• Maintaining a clean, organised and appropriately stocked medical room.

• Following safeguarding, confidentiality, health and safety and infection‑control procedures.

• Working collaboratively with teaching, pastoral and support staff to promote student welfare.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is compassionate, reliable and confident responding to medical situations in a busy secondary school environment.

You will ideally have:

• A current, relevant First Aid qualification.

• Experience providing first aid, healthcare or medical support.

• Experience supporting children or young people, ideally within a school or similar setting.

• The ability to remain calm and professional in emergencies.

• Good communication skills when dealing with students, parents, carers and colleagues.

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

• An understanding of confidentiality and the importance of accurate medical record-keeping.

• A caring, approachable manner and the ability to reassure students who are distressed or unwell.