Medical and Welfare Officer/School Nurse

The role is a school-based medical and welfare officer at Miltoncross Academy in Portsmouth, working across the whole academy to assess and treat illness and injury, dispense prescribed medication and maintain accurate health records. The post is based on the West of the city and is advertised as a full-time, term-time appointment with a salary that will be pro-rated between the PCC SCP16 and SCP21 pay bands (£30,684 to £35,655).

Candidates must be a qualified nurse, an armed forces medical assistant or another health-care professional with proven experience of caring for children. Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with staff, pupils and external providers are essential, and the role offers some flexibility in hours for the right applicant. Applications must be submitted by 28 October 2026 through the school’s recruitment portal, with shortlisted candidates interviewed promptly.

The position sits within a supportive team that follows TKAT’s vision of high expectations and inclusive education, and it requires adherence to safeguarding policies and the maintenance of Individual Health Care Plans for pupils with specific medical needs.