Meridian High School are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Medical Lead (Student Services) to join our team on a temporary maternity cover basis for 2 days per week, starting 22nd April 2025. This role is crucial in providing medical support, first aid, and pastoral care to our students, ensuring their health and wellbeing needs are met within the school environment. If you have experience in a similar role and a passion for supporting young people, we would love to hear from you!

Your Opportunity 

You will be responsible for administering first aid, managing medical records, supporting students with ongoing health conditions, and working closely with staff and parents to promote a safe and supportive environment. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in student welfare, healthcare, or first aid, who thrives in a school setting and is passionate about supporting young people.

About Meridian High School

Meridian High School is a GOOD School in all categories (OFSTED January 2023). We believe education is about developing the whole person, within the school values of ‘resilience, ambition and respect'.

What we are looking for 

• A relevant first aid qualification and experience in administering medical support in a school or similar setting.
• A passion for supporting young people’s health and wellbeing, with an understanding of safeguarding and pastoral care.
• Ability to manage medical records, care plans, and coordinate with staff, parents, and external agencies.
• Confident in liaising with students, staff, and families with a compassionate and professional approach.
• Able to handle medical situations and emergencies with confidence and efficiency.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 42 academies or in our central team.

• Celebrating 10 years as a growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 16,000 pupils
• Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
• 42 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
• We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
• Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

GLF Schools Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish

• Access to our highly competitive Local Government pension
• Flexible working options
• Generous holiday allowance
• Work life and family friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Access to a staff benefits portal
• Community and collaboration working model

The Details:

Start Date: 22nd Apr 2025 

Employment Type: Temporary Contract (Maternity Cover) 

Salary: GLF Associate 3 Point 16 (£27,586)

Actual Salary: £9,888.36 

Hours of work: 2 days per week, 08:00-16:00 (includes 30min unpaid lunchbreak) -  Specific working days can be agreed upon during the interview.

Closing Date: 13 Apr 2025 

Interview date: TBA

GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

As a Trust, we are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. GLF Schools recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. We strive for an inclusive environment where staff, children and students are comfortable to express their own identity, should they wish, in which diversity and inclusion is of mutual benefit for everyone in our schools. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.

We also reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.

Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.