Lutterworth College seeks part-time student health lead for first aid and allergy support
Lutterworth College is recruiting a Student Medical, First Aid and Allergy Lead for a permanent, part-time post focused on day-to-day health support across a secondary school of 1,580 pupils. The role sits at the intersection of school safety, adolescent health, and emergency response, with responsibilities that stretch from immediate first aid incidents to the practical management of allergies in a busy campus environment.
The position begins as soon as possible and runs on a term-time schedule from 8:30am to 4:00pm, Monday through Friday, with additional hours allocated for training days and other duties during school holidays. Salary is listed at Grade 8, points 15–18, with a full-time equivalent range of £29,550 to £32,055 and an approximate starting salary of £23,928. For schools, this type of post has become increasingly important as secondary-age students present with a wider mix of physical complaints, mental health concerns, and long-term conditions that require reliable adult oversight during the school day.
A single missed allergic reaction or poorly handled injury can escalate quickly in a school setting.
The job specification makes clear that the post demands recognised First Aid at Work certification and experience delivering medical or first aid support. The successful candidate must be able to respond promptly to incidents anywhere on the school site, which means the work is not desk-bound and not confined to one room or one timetable slot. Mobility matters because student needs do not arrive neatly at the point of care; they arise on playing fields, in corridors, classrooms, dining spaces, and during the ordinary movement of a school day.
The remit also includes awareness of common physical and mental health issues in secondary-age students. That is an important clue to the real shape of the role. In practice, a school medical lead often becomes the first professional point of contact for symptoms that range from minor injury and faintness to anxiety-related presentations, headaches, asthma concerns, suspected allergic reactions, and medication-related issues. The post therefore blends clinical judgment with calm communication, especially when a student is distressed and parents, staff, or external services may need to be involved quickly.
The school is also asking for strong administrative skills, and that requirement should not be underestimated. Managing student health in an educational setting depends on careful record-keeping, consistent communication, and the ability to prioritise competing needs without losing track of detail. Allergy management, in particular, can depend on structured documentation, clear handover, and dependable coordination with families and staff. A professional who is patient, empathetic, supportive, and firm when needed will be expected to maintain safety while preserving the trust of students who may already feel vulnerable when they seek help.
Alongside the health duties, the successful candidate will need to work professionally with students, parents or carers, staff, and external agencies. In a secondary school, that collaboration can shape how quickly a health concern is assessed, how effectively a care plan is followed, and how safely a student returns to lessons after an incident. The role also requires GCSE grade A*–C or equivalent in Maths and English, reflecting the need for literacy, numeracy, and confidence in routine operational tasks.
Lutterworth College describes a strong commitment to training and development, along with free on-site parking, a Local Government Pension Scheme, and a comprehensive wellbeing package. The school also points to excellent facilities and resources, which matter in a role centered on readiness and response. For staff, that combination may offer a structured route into a specialist support post with clear safeguarding responsibilities and a direct impact on pupil welfare.
Safeguarding sits at the center of the appointment. The post requires a full enhanced DBS check, evidence of the right to work in the UK, online checks, references before interview, and a satisfactory health check. The school states that it is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, a standard expectation for any role that places an adult in close daily contact with pupils and their health needs.
The vacancy is open to candidates who are already equipped for school-based first aid work and who can combine practical clinical readiness with reliable administration and steady interpersonal judgment. For a large secondary school, that combination is often what turns a reactive health service into a safer, more predictable support system for students with routine injuries, recurring conditions, and allergy-related risks. The post is open to applicants who can start quickly, meet the working pattern, and manage the responsibilities of a role that touches both emergency response and the quieter, persistent demands of student health care.