Medical Officer (Secondary)

We are seeking a highly organised, compassionate and proactive Medical Officer to support the health, safety and wellbeing of students at Noel Baker Academy. This is an important support role within the academy, acting as the lead first aider and first point of contact for all student medical needs. You will provide day-to-day medical support to students, staff and visitors, ensuring that care is delivered safely, efficiently and in line with academy procedures.

You will be responsible for maintaining accurate medical records, managing medication and medical supplies, and supporting the implementation of healthcare and intimate care plans. Working closely with staff, parents/carers and external professionals, you will help ensure that students with medical needs are fully supported to access education. This role requires someone who is calm under pressure, well organised and able to respond sensitively to students’ needs in a busy school environment.

What We Are Looking For

• Have experience in first aid or be willing to obtain and maintain a relevant qualification.
• Be confident in providing first aid and responding appropriately to a range of medical situations.
• Demonstrate strong organisational skills, with the ability to maintain accurate and confidential records in line with GDPR requirements.
• Be able to manage medication, medical equipment and supplies safely and effectively.
• Have excellent communication skills and build positive relationships with students, staff and parents/carers.
• Be able to use initiative and make sound decisions, particularly in time-sensitive situations.
• Show a strong commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and supporting the needs of all students.

This role would suit someone who is caring, practical and committed to making a positive difference to students’ daily experience in school.

Why Join Noel Baker Academy as a Medical Officer

This is an opportunity to join a caring and inclusive academy where student wellbeing is central to everything we do. As Medical Officer, you will play a vital role in ensuring that students feel safe, supported and able to fully access their education.

By joining our team, you will benefit from:

• A supportive working environment where wellbeing and safeguarding are a shared priority across the academy.
• The opportunity to work closely with staff, families and external professionals to support students with a wide range of medical needs.
• A role where no two days are the same, offering variety and the chance to make a real difference to students’ daily lives.
• Ongoing training and development to support you in building your knowledge and skills in a school-based medical setting.

This is a role where your contribution is highly valued, and where you will have a direct and meaningful impact on the health, safety and wellbeing of students every day.

Noel-Baker Academy is ideally located in an area that combines excellent connectivity with a high quality of life making it an attractive place to both live and work. The academy is well connected to nearby towns and cities, by a good road network providing easy access to a wide range of professional, cultural and leisure opportunities while retaining a strong local identity.

The local area benefits from a welcoming community, good amenities and affordable cost of living, making it particularly appealing for those looking to settle, relocate or achieve a healthy balance between professional commitment and personal life. Many staff value the sense of community and the supportive, down-to-earth environment in which the academy sits.

One of the standout features of the area is the close proximity to the Peak District National Park, offering exceptional access to some of the country’s most beautiful landscapes. Within a short distance, you can enjoy walking, cycling and a wide range of outdoor pursuits.