First Aider and Medical Administrator

Summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic and compassionate First Aider and Medical Administrator to support the School Nursing Team in the day-to-day operation of the Health Centre.

Detail

First Aider and Medical Administrator

September start

15 hours per week, Term time only.

Full time equivalent £25,735 per annum, actual salary £8,045.53 per annum.

About Bedford Girls’ School

At Bedford Girls’ School, we believe in empowering our students to become confident, compassionate, and accomplished individuals who aspire to change the world around them. We achieve outstanding academic excellence and are dedicated to offering a truly holistic education.

About the Role:

We are seeking an enthusiastic and compassionate First Aider and Medical Administrator to support the School Nursing Team in the day-to-day operation of the Health Centre. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering a high standard of care, advice, and treatment to students and staff across the school community.

Key Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include responding to first aid incidents, monitoring and supporting general health conditions, and promoting health and wellbeing throughout the school. The role also involves maintaining accurate and confidential medical records using systems such as iSAMS and Evolve, providing administrative support for vaccination programmes, and ensuring all healthcare documentation is recorded and managed efficiently. Working closely with the Nursing Team, the postholder will contribute to the smooth and effective delivery of the school's health services.

Why Join Us?
Be part of an outstanding forward-looking school who have an ambitious vision to develop the next generation of creative thinkers, change-makers and problem-solvers. Become a member of a friendly inclusive community which values its employees, offering opportunities for professional development and growth. We offer a wide range of benefits including, excellent pension scheme, life insurance, hospital surgical treatment insurance, and a cash plan scheme that includes a variety of wellbeing benefits.

If you're ready to inspire confidence and provide outstanding care in a rewarding environment, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply Today

Join us in making a difference. Apply now to become a key part of our dedicated team and help shape the future of our students' health and wellbeing.

Closing date: 24th July 2026

Interview Date: To be confirmed

If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please email hr@harpurtrust.org.uk or ring 01234 369500

Applicants are encouraged to apply early as immediate interviews are available for exceptional candidates. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive sufficient applications.

At Bedford Girls’ School, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. We believe that a diverse team enriches our school community and helps us better meet the needs of our students.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The School may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

Documents

• First Aider JD PDF Document