Student Welfare and Medical Support Officer

Saint George's Church of England School; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint George's Church of England School in Gravesend, Kent, seeks a dedicated Student Welfare and Medical Support Officer to join its flourishing pastoral team. Based at the secondary phase, you will support wellbeing, attendance and welfare, caring for pupils with medical needs and liaising with families and external agencies.

Working under the Assistant Headteacher - Community and Culture, you will staff the student reception, maintain welfare records, undertake home visits, and assist those

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in educational or community settings.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Calm, organised, and able to respond to medical/welfare concerns.
• Strong administrative skills and attention to detail.
• Commitment to safeguarding and wellbeing of children.
• Hold, or be willing to undertake, relevant first aid training.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support for pupils with medical needs.
• Respond swiftly in emergencies and liaise with families and healthcare professionals.
• Staff the student reception before/after school and at breaks.
• Support attendance with pupils on alternative or adapted timetables.
• Maintain accurate pastoral and welfare records.
• Undertake home visits for pupils with attendance concerns.
• Manage stock of first aid supplies.

Skills

Pastoral care experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Safeguarding commitment

Administrative skills

Job description

Student Welfare and Medical Support Officer

Saint George's Church of England School, Gravesend, Kent

Salary: AAT13 - FTE £30,340 per annum (pro-rated to 40 working weeks)
Contract: Term Time Plus Additional Weeks (40 weeks per year)
Location: Secondary Phase, Saint George's Church of England School, Gravesend, Kent

Become a member of our flourishing pastoral team

Saint George's Church of England School is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Student Welfare and Medical Support Officer to join our outstanding pastoral team.

Working under the leadership of our Assistant Headteacher - Community and Culture, you will become part of a highly effective team that includes our safeguarding professionals and five Community Leaders. This is a rewarding, student-facing role based at our secondary phase, where you will play a vital part in supporting the wellbeing, attendance and welfare of our pupils.

Key Responsibilities

You will:

• Provide care and support for a small number of pupils with medical needs across the secondary phase, including those with conditions such as POTS, epilepsy and other identified health needs.
• Act swiftly and decisively in emergency situations, liaising effectively with parents, carers, healthcare professionals and external agencies.
• Staff the student reception area before and after school, as well as during break and lunchtime periods.
• Work closely with the attendance team to support pupils who follow alternative or adapted timetables.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date pastoral and welfare records.
• Undertake home visits for students whose attendance is causing concern.
• Manage and maintain the secondary phase stock of first aid supplies and resources.

The Successful Candidate Will

• Have experience of working with young people in an educational, pastoral, healthcare or community setting.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Be calm, organised and confident when responding to medical or welfare concerns.
• Have strong administrative skills and attention to detail.
• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Be able to build positive relationships with students, families, colleagues and external professionals.
• Hold, or be willing to undertake, relevant first aid training.

Why Join Saint George's?

At Saint George's Church of England School, our vision is to enable every member of our community to flourish. We are proud of our strong pastoral culture, high expectations and commitment to supporting the whole child. This role offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people within a caring and ambitious school community.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a suitable candidate apply.

Closing Date: Tuesday 15th September 2026 at midnight

Interview Date: To be confirmed.

Saint George's Church of England School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, enhanced DBS clearance and relevant pre-employment checks.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974