Health, Medical and Welfare Officer

Bradley Stoke Community School 

School Health, Medical and Welfare Officer

Part Time, Permanent

20 hours per week

Pay Scale: Grade 9 £30,515 – £33,119 FTE (£14,187 - £15,398 pro rata) 

We are looking for a caring, organised and confident School Health, Medical & Welfare Officer to join our team at Bradley Stoke Community School.

This is an important and rewarding role at the heart of our school community. Working closely with our SEND, safeguarding and Front Office teams, you will help ensure that the physical and mental health needs of our students are understood, planned for and met effectively throughout the school day. 

About the role

You will take a lead role in coordinating medical and welfare support for students, building positive relationships with students and families and working closely with colleagues and external health professionals.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Creating, reviewing and communicating individual medical plans in partnership with parents, staff and external professionals.

• Supporting students with medical needs and working closely with the SENDCo and Learning Support Team.

• Supporting students accessing Section 19 provision, including referrals, welfare check-ins and reintegration planning.

• Leading allergy planning and ensuring the appropriate arrangements are in place for medicines and medical equipment.

• Acting as the school's lead member of staff for First Aid and helping coordinate first aid provision across the school.

• Maintaining staff First Aid at Work training records.

• Working with colleagues to plan appropriate medical provision for educational visits and trips. 

About you

We are looking for someone who is calm, caring and approachable, with excellent organisational and communication skills and the confidence to respond appropriately when medical situations arise.

You will have GCSE English and Mathematics at Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent, and either relevant administrative experience or a qualification in administration. You should have experience of providing first aid, an understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and good knowledge of record keeping and confidentiality. A current First Aid at Work qualification is required, although we welcome applicants who are willing to obtain this within an agreed timeframe. 

Experience within a school or healthcare environment would be particularly valuable. Qualifications or experience in areas such as paediatric first aid, healthcare support, medical administration, Mental Health First Aid or supporting children with conditions such as diabetes, asthma, epilepsy or severe allergies would also be welcomed. A nursing qualification is desirable but not essential. 

Above all, you will be someone who puts children at the centre of their work and understands the importance of providing compassionate, professional and discreet support.

Our Philosophy as an Employer

Our overarching aim and vision is for our schools to deliver an exceptional education for children and young people, ensuring that students have access to the highest standards of teaching, resources and learning opportunities.

We are ambitious for our academies. We live in a demanding educational landscape that brings with it challenges, but also opportunities. We are excited by the opportunities for talented and inspirational educators to make an impact and create a powerful legacy.

We seek applicants for our roles who can align with our vision and have the talent, drive and determination to deliver that vision successfully. We support all our schools with our leadership and management, school improvement, legal, financial, administrative, admissions, marketing, premises, safeguarding and HR expertise.

We think our roles are tremendously exciting ones to perform supported by the expert Olympus team. We are inspired by our academies’ journey and consider it a great privilege to design and develop a 21st century school education. We will be very interested to hear your ideas and aspirations too. We are looking for staff who will deliver an exceptional education for the young people in our care.

Benefits

• Pension Scheme

• Flexible and Family Friendly policies

• Annual pay progression opportunities

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Corporate membership of Bristol Zoo Project at reduced rates

• Free onsite parking

• Coaching/Counselling services

• Termly and annual staff recognition and awards scheme

• Employee Assistance Programme

Closing date: 9am, Thursday 19th November 2026

Date of Interviews: TBC

The Olympus Academy Trust – Bradley Stoke Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants will be required to undergo security and vetting processes appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure & Barring Service. We have a suite of safeguarding procedures, policies and guidance for all of our staff and volunteers to ensure we actively promote children and young people’s welfare and safety. Moreover, as part of the safer recruitment process we will carry out online searches as part of the recruitment process. Details of online accounts will be requested at application stage.

The Trust is committed to promoting racial diversity and improving the representation of underrepresented ethnic groups across its workforce. We apply Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at all stages of recruitment and selection. We carry out shortlisting, interviewing and selection without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Those with disabilities meeting the minimum requirements for the post will be shortlisted and will make reasonable adjustments to ensure they are not disadvantaged during the interview process. We particularly welcome applications from The Global Majority candidates, as they are under-represented within the Trust.  

We offer the opportunity of flexible working patterns where possible to assist with a work/life balance and welcome applications from people wishing to work on a part-time or job share basis for all roles including full time. We are happy to discuss flexible working from day one.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Applications 

We recognise that candidates may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools when preparing their application. The Trust does not prohibit the use of AI; however, any use must be appropriate and must not undermine the principles of safer recruitment, as set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education (Part 3). Applications must be an honest and accurate reflection of your own experience, skills, values, and suitability to work with children and young people.

Our recruitment processes are designed to assess personal suitability, integrity, and safeguarding understanding. Any inconsistencies between application information, references, and interview responses may be explored further. Providing misleading or misrepresented information may result in an application being withdrawn or an offer of employment being rescinded.