Medical Needs Lead

Oxlip Learning Partnership,Copleston High School Job Type: Permanent Grade 4 - Below the Bar Hours: 25 hours per week, 40 weeks per year Interview Date: 27/04/26 Closing Date: 17/04/26

Required as soon as possible

Copleston High School is a popular 11-18 mixed comprehensive noted for its caring and disciplined atmosphere. We are looking for someone to lead and manage the school's arrangements for supporting pupils with medical conditions in line with statutory guidance (Supporting Pupils at School with Medical Conditions, DfE). The post holder will ensure compliance with policy, oversee Individual Healthcare Plans (IHCPs), maintain accurate medical data, coordinate staff training, and liaise with parents, staff, and healthcare professionals to safeguard pupils' health and wellbeing.

You will have high standards and be committed to meeting the needs of the school and the wider community. The school has a strongly supportive ethos and is deeply committed to the professional development of staff. We offer an excellent induction programme to all colleagues who join us.

An application form can be downloaded from or by calling the HR Office on . Completed applications should be emailed to . CVs are not accepted. We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date where interest and applications received are high, therefore we encourage early applications.

The Oxlip Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools. Child protection training will also need to be undertaken.

Additional Information:

For additional information about the Trust and this school, please visit our website . Oxlip Learning Partnership promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in its workforce and encourages applications from all sections of society. We are always keen to hear from talented professionals, at all stages of their career, who believe they can support us in achieving our vision.

'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'