Blackheath High School
Greenwich
Salary:
GDST London Grade 4 FTE £35,970 (pro-rata £15,933) per annum
Job type:
Part Time, Permanent
Apply by:
3 October 2025
Job overview
School Healthcare Assistant
Required from: October 2025
Contract term: Permanent
Hours: Part-Time 20 hours per week, Term Time only (plus INSET and 10 days during school holidays)
Salary: GDST London Grade 4 FTE £35,970 (pro-rata £15,933) per annum
If you offer office administration experience and are willing to learn First Aid, then this position offers an exciting opportunity to play a key role as a Healthcare Assistant at Blackheath High School.
You will support the School Nurse in providing an effective, high-quality medical care and first aid service to all members of the school community. You will also be responsible for the effective management of medical records.
Your key responsibilities will include:
* Providing emergency first aid to staff, students and visitors of the School
* Dispensing/administering medication for pupils
* Arranging vaccinations and other appropriate government directed health care programmes
* Supervising the medical room
* Ensuring pupil medical records are maintained and kept up to date
* Assisting the School Nurse in the provision of first aid instruction
You will need First Aid at Work and First Aid Instructor qualifications or be willing to obtain these after joining.
The working hours will be 20 hours per week over 4 days, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday (5 hours per day), with flexibility on start and finish times. The role is term time only (plus INSET and 10 days during school holidays).
About the School
Founded in 1880 by the Girls' Day School Trust (GDST), the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, Blackheath High School is a selective school for girls aged 3–18 and was rated "excellent" in our most recent ISI Inspection. We are fortunate to be located on the edge of the stunning Heath and within easy reach of historic Greenwich and Canary Wharf.
There are many good reasons to work with us. Blackheath High School has a real sense of community, and you'll be part of it. You'll be part, too, of the wider GDST family and you'll be in the company of some of the best and brightest people in independent education. We also offer a variety of benefits, such as:
* Competitive salaries and pay progression
* Access to extensive professional development opportunities
* Training grants for qualifications
* Generous pension schemes
* Free life assurance benefit
* A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
* Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
* A Cycle to Work scheme
* Competitive terms and conditions of employment
For further details and an application form please click the apply button.
Applications must be received by: 3 October 2025 at 12.00 noon.
Interview date to be confirmed.
We reserve the right to interview and appoint candidates prior to the advert closing date.
Blackheath High School and the GDST are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.
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About Blackheath High School
Blackheath High School
Vanbrugh Park
London
SE3 7AG
United Kingdom
Blackheath High School is an exceptional day school for girls aged 3 to 18. Our location helps to make it so, sitting on the edge of the stunning Heath and within easy reach of historic Greenwich and the buzz of Canary Wharf. We have galleries, museums, libraries and theatres on our doorstep, along with all the beauty of Greenwich Park and Blackheath. Our students benefit from the very best London has to offer.
Founded in 1880 as the first purpose-built school established by the Girls' Day School Trust (GDST), Blackheath High is a school with a long history of educating a rich social and cultural blend of students, thus reflecting the cosmopolitan character of London itself. We welcome bright and engaging students, eager to benefit from the broad education we provide and offer a number of academic bursaries and scholarships to maintain the mix of socio-economic backgrounds within our student population.
Girls aged 3-4 years begin their exciting educational journey in the Blackheath High EYFS in a tailor-made setting in the centre of Blackheath Village. All activities undertaken in the pre-school are cross-curricular but follow the EYFS Principles and girls benefit from regular trips to the Forest School as well as the well-equipped outdoor play area.
Blackheath High Junior School delivers an all-round education: academic excellence within a balanced education for every girl at every stage. Within a safe, caring environment, girls develop the confidence to seize fresh opportunities and try new experiences.
The School enjoys a strong academic reputation. In 2023 the A level results were outstanding, with 72% of grades awarded A*-B, and GCSE results were similarly strong, with 74% of grades awarded 7-9. A dedicated and highly experienced group of staff provides expert advice to students who are applying to the University of Oxford or University of Cambridge, and to competitive courses such as Medicine, Veterinary Science and Dentistry. The vast majority of leavers secure places at Russell Group Universities each year.
Blackheath girls have poise, principles and character. There is no such thing as a 'typical Blackheath girl' and that is for good reason. This is a school where individuality is cherished and there is a culture of high expectations and open-mindedness. It is for this reason that our girls go on to such a diverse range of exciting and interesting careers all over the world.
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