Medical Officer

Ark Charter Academy

Medical Officer

Location: Southsea, Portsmouth

Salary: Band 6 (FTE £26,824 - £32,061/ Pro Rata £23,066.06 - £27,572.46)

Contract: Permanent (Term Time Only)

Start date: 13/04/2026

Hours: 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday

At Ark Charter Academy, we believe that exceptional pastoral care and strong operational systems are essential to ensuring every student thrives. We are seeking a compassionate, organised and committed Medical Officer to lead the day-to-day running of our Medical Room and provide high-quality medical support across the school. This is a vital role ensuring the safety, health and care of our students every single day.

About the role:

The Medical Officer plays a central role in maintaining the health, safety and wellbeing of students by overseeing all medical provision within the school. You will manage the Medical Room, administer first aid, coordinate student healthcare plans, monitor medical trends, liaise with families and external agencies, and ensure full compliance with safeguarding, medical and health and safety guidelines.

You will work closely with the Business Operations Manager, the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), pastoral staff, and external healthcare professionals to ensure that all students with medical needs receive the support they require. You will also ensure accurate and confidential record keeping, deliver training such as first aid, support immunisation programmes, and play an active role in planning medical provision for school trips and visits.

Our ideal candidate will be:

• A calm, confident and caring professional with experience in a medical, healthcare or first-aid based role.
• Highly organised, with the ability to maintain accurate records, manage procedures and prioritise effectively in a fast-paced school environment.
• Knowledgeable about first aid, medical conditions, and healthcare planning, with the ability to work closely with students, families and external professionals.
• Skilled in delivering first aid and able to advise, support and train staff in medical procedures and emergency response.
• An excellent communicator who can build strong relationships with students, families, colleagues and outside agencies.
• Fully committed to safeguarding and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of every child.
• Professional, discreet, and able to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.
• Aligned with Ark’s mission and values, believing in the potential of every student.

• Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale.
• 10 inset days (of which at least one is dedicated to staff wellbeing)
• A behaviour policy that ensures disruption-free learning
• Development opportunities for future leaders
• Generous pension scheme.
• Up to £3,000 relocation costs to move to the south coast (dependent on the role)
• Access to Ark rewards – a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers
• Interest-free loans – up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle.
• Gym discounts – offering up to 40%.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme – providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support.

Ark Charter Academy is a happy and vibrant school located in the heart of Portsmouth. We believe that every young person should feel a sense of belonging to our school community and enjoy their learning.

We inspire and support our students so they can become the very best they can in every single way. With love and care, we develop motivation both inside and outside the classroom, encouraging an appetite for learning in a safe and stimulating Christian environment. We want our students to become the leaders and game-changers of the future.To achieve this we offer an academic curriculum that strives to expose all pupils to the richness of education, allowing them to experience a diversity of subjects during their time with us.

Our teachers and support staff work hard every day to inspire each and every student to develop skills which will help them to achieve their full potential. We pride ourselves in recognising hard work and rewarding it accordingly, providing opportunities for professional and personal growth in school and across the wider Ark network.