Student support and medical officer

Heathside Walton-on-Thames, Walton-on-Thames, KT12 2JP

59 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  31 August 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  3 July 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: £27,634.00 - £29,604.00 Annually (FTE) Actual Salary £22,757- £24,379 per annum

Student support and medical officer job summary

Student support and medical officer

Heathside Walton-on-Thames

Walton-on-Thames, Surrey KT12 2JP

Starting September 2026

35 hours per week

Working Pattern: 8:00am - 3:30pm M-F

38.4 weeks term time only

ElmWey Pay 5 £27,634-£29,604 (FTE)

Actual Salary £22,757- £24,379 per annum

We are seeking to appoint a compassionate, proactive, and approachable Student support and medical officer to join our team at Heathside Walton-on-Thames and make a real difference in the lives of our students. This role plays a vital part in ensuring the wellbeing and daily support of students, including managing health care plans, minor medical needs, leading first aid, assisting with pastoral care, and providing administrative support to the wider team.

Duties will include:

Provide first aid and welfare support to students throughout the school day.

Monitor and manage health care plans and medication.

Be the first point of contact for unwell or injured students, parents, and staff.

Support the pastoral and safeguarding team with daily administrative tasks.

Assist in maintaining a calm, safe, and supportive school environment.

Candidates should:

A relevant First Aid qualification and experience of paediatric medical requirements would be advantageous.

A genuine passion for student welfare and wellbeing.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Ability to build trust with young people from diverse backgrounds.

Knowledge of safeguarding practices and relevant legislation.

School admin experience is desirable, but not essential

In return we offer:

A supportive and values-led community where every staff member is integral to our collective success

A vibrant and collaborative team

A school where wellbeing is a core component of our everyday practice

Excellent professional development opportunities

Local Government Pension Scheme, including generous employer contributions.

Free on-site parking

Discounts at retailers, a cycle to work scheme and a free flu vaccination

Applications will be considered as they are received. We reserve the right to make an appointment prior to the closing date.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting child welfare. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and Enhanced DBS disclosure. Committed to equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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 Heathside Walton-on-Thames

• School type: Free School, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 484 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Heathside Walton-on-Thames website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/heathside-walton-on-thames

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