School Nurse / Medical First Aider

Spalding Academy; Spalding; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational trust is seeking a compassionate school nurse to oversee student care and manage medical needs at Spalding Academy. The successful candidate will act as the main First Aid contact, support students with medical conditions, and manage the Medical Room. Prior experience in a medical setting and excellent communication skills are required. Full training provided for specific medical knowledge. The role offers a supportive environment in a school setting.

Qualifications

• Confident in deciding on appropriate medical actions.
• Able to oversee care in the Medical Room.
• Knowledge on specific medical conditions (diabetes, allergies).

Responsibilities

• Be the main First Aid contact in school.
• Support students with specific medical conditions.
• Manage the First Aid equipment and medical room.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Confidence in using medical knowledge

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Current First Aid Certificate

Previous experience in a medical setting

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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:

Responsibilities

• Be the main First Aid contact in school, overseeing the care of students who are unwell or injured.
• Be confident in deciding on appropriate medical course of action and implement that action.
• Support students with specific medical conditions.
• Manage the Medical Room, First Aid equipment, wheelchairs and order of necessary kits.

Requirements / Qualifications

• 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.

About the Trust

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.

Safeguarding & Recruitment

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.

Application

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