Job Introduction
Assistant School Medical Coordinator
- Salary details: Grade E £24,294 - £25,979 pro rata (pay award pending)
- Employment Status: Term Time only
- Hours: 32.5 per week
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Closing date: 14 July 2024
- Interview date: to be arranged
Start Date: September 2024
Winchelsea School is a community special school committed to meeting the needs of pupils, aged 4 to 19, with a wide range of learning difficulties. We collaborate closely with local schools, who host our eight satellite classrooms at Kinson Academy, Old Town Infant School, Canford Heath Junior School and Magna Academy.
Due to continued growth in pupil numbers, we are looking for an additional person to join our existing medical team, ensuring the medical needs of staff and pupils are met, assisting with the oversight and provision of First Aid, the administering of medication and implementation of medical protocols.
Main Responsibilities and Duties
- To assist the School Medical Coordinator in overseeing whole school First Aid provision – acting as a First Aider and co-ordinating support from other First-Aiders;
- To assist the School Medical Coordinator in overseeing the administration, storage, disposal and record keeping of medication as per the Management of Medicines Policy, providing appropriate support to staff to ensure the protocol is followed.
- Provision of health-related administrative support.
Please see the Job Description for a more detailed breakdown of the responsibilities of the role. The school has a strong commitment to continued professional development, and further training can be provided to ensure the successful applicant has the required skills to meet the needs of the post if necessary.
Candidates should be aware that all staff might, at times, be required to work at one of our satellite settings, therefore having a driving license and access to a personal vehicle is essential.
If you would like to discuss this position further, then please contact Michelle Zangana (Medical Coordinator) at m.zangana@winchelsea.poole.sch.uk or on 01202 746240.
Please note that the working week for this role is 32.5 hours on a term time only basis, and the pro-rata salary based on hours and weeks worked will be £18,274 to £19,541. We would also be interested in hearing from you if are able to offer part-time hours.
Should you wish to apply for this vacancy, please review the job description and complete the application form which can be found at www.winchelseaschool.co.uk/vacancies. Please send your completed application form to recruitment@winchelsea.poole.sch.uk.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, and rigorous checks of shortlisted candidates background credentials.
If you have not been contacted by the school by 19 July 2024, then could you please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
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