Medical Officer

Job Description

We are looking for a Medical Officer to effectively take charge of the day-to-day health of each student within the Academy.Your opportunityYour responsibilities will include: Being the first point of contact in respect of administering first aid for bothstudents and staff within the school, and the named responsible officer for all first aid matters Managing the register of suitably qualified first aiders within the Academy, ensuring that there are sufficient qualified staff to assist in the administrationof emergency first aid Administration of all student medication at the Academy Delivering the specific medical related needs of students as defined within their individual Statements of Additional Needs Administration of the programme of student medical examinations,assessments and inoculations as required Promoting health education in partnership with the teaching/support staff and the Health Authority Ensuring that the highest possible standards of clinical procedures are maintainedAs part of Harris, you will join acommunity of staff dedicated to transforming education in London. With regular progression opportunities and outstanding CPD for support staff, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether at Harris Academy Beckenham, in oneof our other 49 academies, or in our central team. Our aim is to help you achieve your ambitions more quickly.What we are looking forWe look for talented individuals who want to be a part of transforming education in London, and helping create exceptionalplaces of learning. The successful candidate will have: A recognised First Aid qualification or higher education qualification Good written and spoken communication skills Competent ICT skillsPlease download the job pack for a full job description and personspecification.About Harris Academy Beckenham:Since opening in 2011, Harris Academy Beckenham has gone from strength to strength. We have been oversubscribed for the last three years, rapidly becoming the school of choice in the local area. Our GCSE and A Levelresults have improved each year, with our English and Maths combined score in 2016 reaching an outstanding 80% A*-C. Our ambition and aspiration will ensure that we continue to focus on the success of all of our students, irrespective of background. Sinceconverting, results have dramatically improved and we secured a judgment of Outstanding from Ofsted in 2017.Why work at Harris Academy BeckenhamThe schools culture of aspiration and ambition is clearly demonstrated in classes. Teachers are aspirationalfor their pupils and set high expectations for them. Pupils respond positively. They are determined to do their best and are confident about meeting ambitious targets set by their teachers. (OFSTED 2017)We invest in training and resources for our staff tohelp them make lessons fun, interesting and engaging. Class sizes are kept as small as possible and we place a firm emphasis on good behaviour so that students can learn in a calm and orderly environment.It is our ethos of "Aspire, Discover, Achieve" thatwas recognised and praised in our recent inspection, and which contributed to Harris Academy Beckenham being judged as outstanding in every category. In addition, the outstanding progress made by our students, placing us as the most successful school inBromley (Progress 8 2016), vastly impressed the inspectors.We have a harmonious community with excellent relationships between students and staff, and our students have a focused and mature attitude towards their academic studies.Next StepsPlease downloadthe Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. You will need this when completing your online application.If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact us via e-mail, or call to arrange a conversation.Pleasenote: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and this job may be withdrawn without notice. Applications will only be considered if submitted online and before the closing deadline. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soonas possible.Our Benefits PackageIn addition to the opportunities for career progression, training and development, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package.Find out more about Our BenefitsBeing a part of the Harris FederationWe are recognisedas the top performing large multi-academy trust in England for primary and secondary education. Closing the gap between young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and their peers has always been a core mission of Harris. Holding a reputation for bringingtransformative approaches to education, we hold a unrivalled track record in achieving success through rapid school improvement.Our people are at the heart of this success. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of trainingprogrammes available at every stage of your career.We look for talented individuals who share our vision for creating exceptional places of learning, and are committed to ensuring that every child in London has access to the best possible education.Learn moreAbout Harris and our Vision and ValuesSafeguarding NoticeThe Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share inthis commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.Read our Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-OffendersDiversity and EqualityWeare committed to equality and to valuing diversity as an employer and a provider of education.Read our Diversity and Equality Notice