About this role
Medical Welfare Officer
Location: Gilbert Inglefield Academy
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours of work: Full Time, 37 hours per week, Term Time only + 5 training days (39 weeks)
Actual Salary: NJC L4 pts 9-14 £24,470 - £26,523 per annum
Closing date: 9am on Monday 12th October 2026
Start date: As soon as possible
Are you a compassionate, organised individual with a background in nursing or first aid? Gilbert Inglefield Academy is seeking a dedicated Medical Welfare Officer to oversee the health, safety, and medical wellbeing of our pupils.
In this vital role, you will be the main point of contact for student health care within the school. You will manage the daily running of the Medical Room, handle complex medical needs, coordinate vaccination programs, maintain student health care plans, and provide immediate first aid care when required.
Come and be part of our extraordinary team at Gilbert Inglefield, where positivity, growth, and community flourish. We offer:
A supportive environment where your expertise is valued.
The opportunity to shape the administrative pulse of the school.
A workplace where every day brings new challenges and rewards.
If you have an unwavering commitment to safeguarding young people, high levels of personal resilience, and thrive in an environment where no two days are the same, then we want to hear from you.
Full training, support and induction will be provided.
In line with our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, this appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
We are unable to accept CVs
We thank you for your interest in this role.
For further information, please contact Maggie Hazelden, HR Administrator via [email protected]
We offer a range of employee benefits:
A comprehensive induction programme and a supportive working environment including access to Teaching School Hubs and Initial Teacher Training
Exceptional CPD and development / promotional opportunities
Refer a friend scheme
Generous pension schemes
Employee assistance programme
Employee of the month scheme
Diverse workplace
Please note, the application process will remain open until we receive a sufficient number of applications, with the final closing date being 9am on Monday 12th October 2026. Interviews to commence shortly after the closing date.
Visit our website: www.chilternlearningtrust.org
https://www.gilbertinglefield.com
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