Medical Lead & First Aider
Alton Park Junior School, Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 1DL7 days remaining to apply
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
24 March 2026 at 9am
Date listed
17 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Pastoral, health and welfare
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £22,737.00 - £23,859.00 Annually (Actual) Local Government Pay Scale 5, Point 9-12
Medical Lead & First Aider job summary
Join a Community Where Everyone Matters at Alton Park Junior School
Are you a caring individual who believes in the importance of safety and responsibility? Do you want to be part of a team dedicated to helping children feel safe, happy, and valued?
At Alton Park, we have a strong sense of community and high aspirations for our children. We are committed to preparing children for lifelong learning through an engaging and relevant curriculum, filled with first-hand experiences.
We are looking for a dedicated Medical Lead & First Aider to become a vital part of our school, ensuring the health, safety, and wellbeing of our school community. Whether you have experience in an educational setting or are looking for a rewarding new challenge, we offer a supportive environment that values your contribution to our school’s daily operations.
A Day in the Life:
You will be responsible for the following areas:
Managing the daily operations of the school medical room, ensuring it is a clean, stocked, and safe environment for unwell children.
Providing first aid to pupils, staff, and visitors, and assessing injuries to determine appropriate action.
Leading on first-aid arrangements, including conducting risk assessments and maintaining Individual Health Care Plans (IHCPs).
Overseeing the secure storage and administration of medication in line with school policy and parental consent.
Maintaining accurate records of incidents and treatments, ensuring confidentiality in compliance with data protection regulations.
What We're Looking For:
You are the perfect fit for our team if you have:
A good level of literacy and numeracy (NVQ Level 2 or equivalent).
A commitment to undergo necessary training—such as First Aid at Work, Paediatric First Aid, and Mental Health First Aid—if you do not currently hold these qualifications.
The ability to remain calm under pressure, work autonomously, and communicate effectively with parents and staff.
A willingness to learn new skills, including the use of school MIS systems (like Arbor) and Google Workspace.
A genuine commitment to safeguarding and inclusive education.
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
Why Choose The Sigma Trust?
We believe in investing in our staff and fostering a culture of collaboration. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive package designed to support your professional and personal life.
Professional Development:
A robust CPD training program that empowers you to flourish.
Unrivalled opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across the Trust, sharing ideas and building strong professional relationships.
Employee Benefits:
A competitive salary and excellent pension scheme.
A Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme for your well-being.
Exclusive perks like the Cycle to Work scheme, discounted gym memberships, cinema tickets, and eligibility for a Blue Light Card.
Commitment to Safeguarding & Diversity
The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment processes, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.
The Sigma Trust is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristics. This is embedded in our vision ‘To Be Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts’, where we believe we are strong and more successful working together, creating a workplace which celebrates diversity.
To Apply:
Ready to take the next step? Find out more about the role and apply by 9am on Tuesday 24th March 2026 via My New Term.
Only fully completed application forms submitted through My New Term will be accepted. Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive an overwhelming response. Candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date, so an early application is advised.
We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy.
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Alton Park Junior School
- School type
- Academy, ages 7 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 399 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Alton Park Junior School website
School location
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