Medical Officer

Salary: £17,240 - £18,546 pro rata (£20,045 - £21,563) SAT 5

Permanent.

Term Time plus 5 staff development days.

37 hours a week.

We have an opportunity to appoint a confident, caring and organised person to our team as a Medical Officer. This role will require applicants to assess the medical and welfare needs of students and staff, and administer front-line First Aid.

Working under the direction of the Headteacher and senior staff, the successful applicant will be a key member of the school and administration team and will provide high-level administrative and organisational services, and oversee the administrative function of the school. 

The successful candidate will have:

• Good evidence of educational qualification. At least 4 G.C.S.E’s including English and Maths or equivalent;

• A First Aid qualification or be willing to work towards one;

• Experience of using Microsoft Office Applications;

• Ability to work under pressure, in a busy environment with many interruptions;

An NVQ in nursing or childcare would be an advantage but not essential.

Peacehaven Community School is a Swale Academies Trust (SAT) School who welcomes applicants who want to develop their careers and HR documentation / forms / advert explore the opportunities that working within an established academy trust can bring. 

SAT has a proud history of supporting non-selective schools to out-perform grammar schools in Kent. Here in East Sussex, the Trust is applying those same principles to areas where students have not had the advantages given to their peers in more affluent areas. 

This is an exciting opportunity to join our vibrant school on the South Coast, near Brighton. Life at Peacehaven Community School does not stand still and we constantly seek innovative ways to improve school standards. 

Join us to benefit from:

• Friendly and supportive school environment;

• Be part of a highly successful Trust;

• CPD opportunities;

• Local Government Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution;

• Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice;

• Ride to Work Scheme;

• Eye test reimbursement;

• Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive.

Peacehaven Community School is committed to equality of opportunity. We positively welcome applications from all sections of the community. 

Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.

If you are interested in this post, please contact Becky Platt, Office Manager for an informal discussion.  becky.platt@swale.at and 01273 581100. 

Completed applications should be sent to Liz Fulker, HR Liaison, liz.fulker@swale.at or by post to Peaceh aven Community School, Greenwich Way, Peacehaven East Sussex BN10 8RB. Please note, we cannot accept CVs.  

If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact recruitment@swale.at  or 01795 426091 (option 2)

In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.

Interview Date: Week Commencing 13th June 2022

Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure