Pupil Progress Intervention Lead – Health

Job Description

Job Location: Dorothy Goodman School, Stoke Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 0EA, UK

Start work Date: 20th August 2026

Salary: Grade 8 | £28,605 – £31,029 FTE (Actual Salary: £20,902 pro-rata 37hrs Term Time or £22,699 37hrs Term Time + 3 weeks holiday club cover.)

About Us

At Dorothy Goodman School, we believe that every child deserves a safe, nurturing environment where they can thrive. We are a dedicated, passionate community, and we are looking for a caring, organised, and motivated intervention lead to join our incredible Intervention Team with a focus on supporting pupils with health needs.

If you are looking for a role where you can make a real, tangible difference to the lives of children and young people every single day, this is the place for you.

The Role: What You will Do

This position offers an excellent opportunity to be a heartbeat of our school community. You will play a vital role in the day-to-day operations of our school health provision, providing high-quality care to our school community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Pupil Support: Accompany and support pupils across the school, both inside the classroom and during exciting out-of-school activities.
• First Aid Excellence: Provide a reassuring, high-quality first aid service 
• Medication Safety: Assist with the safe administration of medication in line with our Trust policies.
• Smooth Operations: Maintain accurate, confidential medical records and handle health related queries linked to pupils within your area of the school.

Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who combines professional skill with genuine empathy. You will be a reassuring presence in the school, capable of working independently while being a brilliant team player. Training will be provided by the nurses who work with the school. 

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• Heart & Dedication: A caring, supportive, and collaborative team member.
• Qualified: A current, valid First Aid Certificate / willingness to undertake training within this area and to be a first aider for pupils and adults
• Experienced: Experience providing health support to children and young people, ideally within an educational setting.
• Safety First: A strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding children.
• Organised: Good literacy, numeracy, and administrative skills with a sharp eye for detail.
• Reliable: The ability to follow instructions, policies, and procedures diligently.

Why Choose Dorothy Goodman School?

“Working here means being part of a community. You aren’t just managing health needs; you are unlocking potential and building confidence in young people.”

We offer a deeply rewarding working environment, supportive colleagues, and the chance to be part of a school that truly values your contribution to our pupils’ well-being.

How to Apply

If you have the skills, the passion, and the heart for this role, we would love to hear from you.

• Closing date:  Wednesday 17th June 2026 12pm
• Interview date: Wednesday 24th June 2026
• Induction dates: Week commencing 13th July 2026 or 18th August 2026 induction is required prior to commencement of role

Dorothy Goodman School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful candidate.

Related Documents

1. 2022 OTP DGS Person Specificat…pdf

Contact Details

HR Admin
01455 639747
hradmin@openthinkingpartnership.co.uk

Dorothy Goodman School Hinckley would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here are a preview of the questions/headings:

1. Please state any relevant experience you have that you consider to be useful for this role.