School Medical Officer
Sir Thomas Fremantle School, Winslow, Buckinghamshire, MK18 3GH12 days remaining to apply
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
18 January 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
17 December 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
- £21,901.00 - £23,344.00 Annually (Actual) NJC salary scale 4 points 7-11 depending on experience. (FTE £26,824 - £28,142)
School Medical Officer job summary
Sir Thomas Fremantle School is seeking a calm, compassionate and highly organised School Medical Officer to lead the day-to-day provision of medical care across the school. This vital role focuses on promoting the physical and mental wellbeing of students and staff, providing medical and mental health first aid support, coordinating referrals where appropriate, and working closely with families and external professionals to ensure pupils are safe, supported and able to thrive.
About the role
The School Medical Officer leads and manages the medical room, providing daily care to pupils and responding confidently to medical emergencies. You will oversee healthcare plans, administer medication in line with school procedures and parental consent, maintain accurate and confidential medical records, and ensure medical supplies are safely stored and in date. The role also involves liaising closely with parents, staff and external health professionals, coordinating immunisation sessions, supporting school trips, and contributing to health promotion across the school community.
You will work closely with pastoral staff, Heads of Year and the safeguarding team, sharing relevant information appropriately and responding promptly to safeguarding concerns. Termly reporting on accidents and health trends, including RIDDOR reporting where required, also forms part of the role.
What we are looking for
We are keen to hear from candidates with first aid experience and a strong understanding of child health, wellbeing and safeguarding. You will be highly organised, able to remain calm under pressure, and confident in communicating clearly with pupils, parents, colleagues and external agencies. Experience of working with children in a school setting, administering medication, and maintaining accurate records is highly valued, alongside a commitment to confidentiality, equality and ongoing professional development.
Why join Sir Thomas Fremantle School
Sir Thomas Fremantle School is an ambitious 11-16 secondary school serving a close-knit community in North Buckinghamshire. We pride ourselves on knowing our students well, working collaboratively as a staff team, and placing wellbeing and professional development at the heart of our culture. Training opportunities are supported and encouraged, enabling colleagues to grow and develop in their roles.
Safeguarding
Sir Thomas Fremantle School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment, and the successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.
Applications must be submitted via MyNewTerm. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
STFS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
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 Sir Thomas Fremantle School
- School type
- Free School, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 632 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Sir Thomas Fremantle School website
STFS is a welcoming and caring school that is oversubscribed and academically successful. Our GCSE results place us firmly as one of the top performing non-selective schools across Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes. Being a small school, we have a unique opportunity to get to know each of our young people and their families, to develop a genuinely personalised approach to their learning and to offer the very best in academic rigour and pastoral care.
The students at STFS benefit from highly qualified and committed staff who understand the various challenges that young people face. The smaller class sizes and relationships that are deep rooted in mutual respect mean that students at STFS are more than a statistic. They feel valued and are keen to learn. We are committed to providing an environment where learners can learn and teachers can teach.
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