School Nurse / Medical First Aider

TES FE News; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational trust is seeking a compassionate school nurse/medical first aider for Spalding Academy. You will oversee student care, manage the Medical Room, and provide support for students with specific medical conditions. Candidates should have strong communication skills and be computer proficient. Full training will be provided, with a closing date for applications on September 29, 2025.

Qualifications

• Experience within a medical setting is desirable.
• Knowledge of specific medical conditions such as diabetes and allergies.
• Capability to manage a Medical Room and First Aid equipment.

Responsibilities

• Be the main First Aid contact in school, overseeing student care.
• Decide on appropriate medical actions and implement them.
• Support students with specific medical conditions.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Computer proficiency (Word, Excel)

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Current First Aid Certificate

Job description

Job Overview

South Lincolnshire Academies Trust is seeking to appoint a caring, committed and compassionate school nurse/ medical first aider at Spalding Academy.

Working to support the school’s medical needs, the successful candidate:

• Will be the main First Aid contact in school, overseeing the care of students who are unwell or injured;
• Will be confident in deciding on appropriate medical course of action and implement that action;
• Will be able to support students with specific medical conditions;
• Will be able to manage the Medical Room, First Aid equipment, wheelchairs and order of necessary kits;
• May have knowledge on specific medical conditions such as (but not limited to) diabetes and allergies and the handling of prescribed drugs from a Doctor for students. Full training will be provided;
• Be able to use a computer with confidence including software such as Microsoft Word and Excel;
• Have excellent communication skills;
• Work well under pressure;
• Hold a current First Aid Certificate- this is desirable and full training will be provided;
• Previous experience within a medical setting desirable.

The Trust offers exceptionally pleasant working environments. Our school sites offer a calm and safe place, where staff and students work hard, achieve a great deal and enjoy excellent working relationships.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Pre-employment checks undertaken are in line with “Keeping Children Safe in Education”. All post holders are subject to satisfactory clearances prior to taking up an offer of employment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Closing date for applications is 8am Monday 29th September 2025.