Health Care Lead and Medicines Administrator

The Orchards, Stretford, Greater Manchester, M32 9TG

21 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  1 September 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  23 July 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £26,513.00 - £29,197.00 Annually (Actual) Bright Futures Grade 6 point 20 - 25 Term Time plus 1 week

Health Care Lead and Medicines Administrator job summary

At our specialist provision school, nestled in the heart of the North of Trafford, we pride ourselves on ‘Championing Remarkable Children’. Each day, we are committed to recognising and nurturing the unique potential within each child, offering a tailored educational journey that acknowledges their individual needs and aspirations. Our school is a sanctuary of learning and growth.

Our children are happy, safe learners who enjoy trusting and supportive relationships with both their important staff and each other. The aspirations of our children and families are met with the unwavering support and dedication of our expert staff. The community we serve in the North of Trafford is at the heart of everything we do.

Our commitment to our pupils extends beyond the classroom, as we work closely with families and local organisations to create a supportive network for our children. By championing the remarkable within each child, we truly believe we provided an education which prepares pupils exceptionally well for their next steps of education and ensures that their voices are truly heard and understood.

Our staff team would like you to join us if you ...

Ensure that children influence everything that you do and you are driven to work so that every child gets the very best.

Ensure that everyone’s welfare is important and everyone feels listened to and valued.

Believe in the shared vision of the school and work hard as an individual to bring that to life to improve outcomes for children and their families. (Staff Culture Statement, 2023)

Please see the attached job description and person specification for a full list of responsibilities and accountabilities.

Flexible working will be considered please discuss your preferences at interview

We are open, supportive and flexible with high-quality CPD opportunities through our Teaching School Hubs and Professional Development Institute.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About The Orchards

• School type: Free School, ages 3 to 11
• School size: 144 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Orchards website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-orchards

The Orchard’s School caters for children aged 4-11 with a wide range of needs, from moderate to complex with specialisms in cognition and learning, communication and interaction, physical and sensory and children with complex medical conditions. This is a fantastic opportunity to join our innovative and inspirational Special School on its journey to become a beacon for SEND provision. Our school is a member of The Dunham Trust, which is a multi-academy trust of five schools based in Trafford.

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