Attendance & Medical Officer

Overview

Salary: Grade 6 SP18-20 £36,834 - £37,935 pa inclusive (actual pro-rata salary £30,388 to £31,296

Contract type/Hours: 32.5 hours per week, term time only + 1 week (39wks) + 2 days, permanent

Required for: ASAP

Closing Date and Shortlisting: Wednesday 14^th October, 2026 (12pm noon)

Interviews: Thursday 22nd October, 2026

Help us ensure that every child is safe, well and able to attend school regularly

Horsenden Primary School is looking for a caring, organised and proactive Attendance and Medical Officer to join our friendly administration team. This is a varied and rewarding role at the heart of school life. You will manage our day-to-day attendance procedures, work with families to address absence and punctuality, and coordinate the medical and first-aid support provided to our pupils.

Whether you are helping a family overcome barriers to attendance, caring for an unwell child or making sure that medication and healthcare plans are in place, your work will make an important difference every day. The role may particularly suit an experienced school administrator, teaching assistant, healthcare assistant or family-support professional who enjoys working with children and families.

We are looking for someone who:

Is caring, approachable and committed to children’s welfare.
Is highly organised, accurate and confident managing records and information.
Communicates sensitively and professionally with pupils, families, colleagues and external agencies.
Can remain calm, use initiative and manage competing priorities.
Holds a First Aid at Work or Paediatric First Aid qualification, or is willing to undertake the required training.
Is committed to safeguarding, equality and professional development.

The role includes:

Monitoring attendance and punctuality, checking registers and following up absence.
Working with families, school leaders and external services to address barriers to attendance.
Providing first aid and coordinating medicines, healthcare plans, allergy information and medical records.
Maintaining first-aid provision and supporting relevant staff training and NHS health programmes.
Contributing to the smooth and effective running of the school office.

Why join Horsenden Primary?

You will become a valued member of a friendly and committed team, working in a role that has a direct and visible impact on children and families.

Horsenden is a large, diverse and inclusive primary school in Greenford. Our pupils are confident, enthusiastic and proud of their school, and our staff share a strong commitment to helping every child thrive. Our excellent facilities include a swimming pool, well-resourced libraries and extensive outdoor spaces, enabling us to offer pupils a rich and engaging school experience.

We will offer:

Regular training and continuing professional development.
Support from an experienced Leadership Team and Governing Board.
A competitive salary inclusive of London weighting.
Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Access to an employee assistance programme.

Location

Horsenden Primary School
Horsenden Lane North
Greenford
Ealing
UB6 0PB

Supporting documents

Deadline and how to apply

Download the application form, person specification and job description.
Complete the application form (including the supporting statement page by listing how you meet the criteria in the person specification for the role. This is used for shortlisting).
Email your application form to recruitment@horsenden.ealing.sch.uk by the closing date and time.

Closing Date and Shortlisting: Wednesday 14^th October, 2026 (12pm noon)

Interviews: Thursday 22nd October, 2026

Please note: CVs will NOT be accepted.

Visits to the school

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged, please email Mrs F Carver to make an appointment at recruitment@horsenden.ealing.sch.uk or call 020 8422 5985.

Safeguarding

Horsenden Primary is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and an enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful applicant.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026 and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates’ suitability to work with children.

Job reference: AMOSEP26