Medical Officer - Highworth Combined School & Nursery
Location: High Wycombe
Overview
We’re on a mission to find innovative, evidenced based ways to improve our pupils’ life chances by raising outcomes whilst protecting our teachers from excessive work load. Can you help us by joining our hard working facilities team to provide exceptional support to our classroom teams?
If you have a track record of great practice, embrace change (but only where there is proven impact) and can form strong, successful relationships with children and adults alike, come and join us!
Contract: Permanent; 40 weeks a year
Hours: Part time: 20 hours per week - 5 days a week: 9.30am – 1.30pm every day
Salary: Bucks Range 3 ISN 18 - FTE Salary £30,171 pa, Actual Salary - £14,823 pa
Closing date: 9.00am on Monday 8th June 2026, however, please note applications may be reviewed and interviews arranged upon receipt
About us
Highworth is a large school which offers delightful pupils and friendly staff. This post is ideal for candidates who wish to develop their career within a caring and stimulating environment. We have a reputation for encouraging the professional development of our staff into leadership positions.
For more information about the school please visit our website: Highworth Combined School
About the role
This is a role where care, professionalism and purpose truly come together. As our Medical and Inclusion Officer, you will be at the heart of ensuring that every child feels safe, supported and able to thrive in school. From coordinating healthcare plans and responding to first aid needs, to working closely with families, staff and external professionals, your work will have a direct and meaningful impact on children’s daily experiences.
This is more than a medical role — it is about building trust, creating reassurance and making sure that every child’s needs are understood and met with compassion, precision and confidence.
About you
We are looking for someone who combines strong medical knowledge with calm judgement and genuine empathy. You may come from a healthcare, school or welfare background, but what will really set you apart is your ability to stay composed in the moment, think clearly and act decisively when it matters most.
You will bring experience of supporting children or young people, administering medicines and managing sensitive information, alongside excellent organisational and communication skills. Just as importantly, you will be someone who builds trust effortlessly — with children, families and colleagues — and who understands that attention to detail, confidentiality and safeguarding are non-negotiable.
If you enjoy working in a role where no two days are the same, and where your care and expertise make a visible difference every single day, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Other information
All applicants are required to complete the attached application form and return it to [email protected]
For more information, please contact Mrs Maria Smith on 01494 525534 or email [email protected]
Please note that applications will be reviewed upon receipt.
Highworth Combined School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be requested for the successful candidate.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:
• All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
• All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).
For further information on filtering please refer to Nacro guidance and the guidance issued by the Ministry of Justice (see, in particular, the section titled ‘Exceptions Order’).
It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.
