APPLICANT INFORMATION PACKAppointment ofSchool Nurse Spring Term 2026 StartCONTENTSWelcome to Brambletye SchoolA Brambletye EducationThe Role at BrambletyeKey Duties & ResponsibilitiesPerson SpecificationA Brambletye WorkplaceSafeguarding, Equality & DiversityYour Application34569101112…. a very warm welcome and thank you so much for your interest in working at BrambletyeSchool.My name is Will Brooks, and I have had the privilege of leading this wonderful school as Headsince 2015. Founded in 1919 as a small boys’ boarding school in Kent, Brambletye moved to itscurrent home in 1933. Today, we are a thriving independent co-educational prep school forchildren aged 2 to 13, set within a beautiful country house surrounded by the stunning, tranquillandscapes of the Ashdown Forest and overlooking the Weir Wood Reservoir.At Brambletye, everything we do is guided by three core values: Work Hard, Play Hard, BeKind. I am incredibly proud of our staff – they are, without doubt, the school’s greatest strength.From our Prep, Pre-Prep and Nursery teams, teaching assistants, and boarding staff, to ourspecialist teachers of sport, music, and drama, and the dedicated colleagues across ourBursary, Admin, Estates, and Housekeeping departments – every member of staff plays a vitalrole in creating the warm, dynamic, and nurturing environment our pupils and their familiescherish.What truly sets Brambletye apart is the passion and pride our staff bring to their roles, workingtogether as one team to provide the very best for our pupils.I believe Brambletye offers not only an inspiring place to work, but also a culture that valuesopenness, support, and above all, the wellbeing and morale of our staff.I hope you find this Applicant Information Pack both useful and insightful, and I look forward tothe possibility of welcoming you to Brambletye in the near future.Will Brooks HeadWELCOME TO BRAMBLETYE SCHOOLAt Brambletye, we are more than just a school – we are a family.We share experiences, support one another, and create an environment where kindness is asvalued as achievement. Our pupils learn to celebrate each other’s successes as much as theirown, fostering a spirit of encouragement and empathy.A Brambletye education is centred on the individual. We nurture each child’s unique strengths,helping them discover the areas in which they can truly excel, while building their confidenceand self-esteem. From the earliest years, we instil a love of learning, a curiosity about the world,and a generous spirit. Most importantly, we encourage our pupils to appreciate theiradvantages and develop into responsible young people who understand their power to make apositive difference in society.Our curriculum is broad and stimulating, preparing pupils for Common Entrance or  scholarship examinations at 13+. Children are primarily taught by one teacher until the end ofYear 4, after which they benefit from specialist teaching in each subject.Life at Brambletye extends far beyond the classroom. Sport, music, art, drama, and anextensive range of clubs and activities all play a key role in shaping a well-rounded education.Pastoral care is at the heart of everything we do. Every member of staff – from our teachers andboarding team to our bursary, estates, and support staff – plays an active role in the wellbeingof our pupils. We firmly believe that true academic success is only possible when built on afoundation of happiness and confidence. Our multi-layered pastoral system includes formtutors, personal tutors, house staff, and boarding staff, ensuring that every pupil feelssupported and valued.Today, Brambletye is home to around 300 pupils, from Nursery to Year 8, with a healthybalance of day pupils and boarders. Many of our children also choose to board part-time as dayboarders, enjoying the best of both worlds.At the end of their Brambletye journey, our pupils move on to a wide range of leading seniorschools, including Tonbridge, Benenden, King’s Canterbury, Charterhouse, Sevenoaks, Eton,Brighton, Eastbourne, Ardingly, Hurst, Uppingham, Marlborough, and Oundle.A BRAMBLETYE EDUCATIONOVERVIEW OF ROLEThe School Nurse is a key part of our school community, providing high-quality nursing careand health support to all pupils. This includes delivering first aid to staff and visitors as needed.The role is centred on safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children throughcomprehensive care, which involves:Providing immediate medical assistance and managing chronic health needs.Delivering effective health education to pupils.Ensuring our medical provision is professional, safe, and caring at all times.Working closely with pupils, staff, parents, and external health professionals, the School Nurseis essential to our holistic approach to healthcare within the school.HOURS OF WORK This is a part-time, job-share role with our current School Nurse who would be the lead nurse inthis partnership. The core working hours are:Monday to Friday: 8:00am to 5:30pm during term time.Match Saturdays: The role requires working on four Saturdays per term (12 total peracademic year) from 9:00am to 12:00pm.There is also the requirement to work the 3 days (weekdays) prior the start of each term - 8hours per day, working times to be agreed with the Line Manager. The purpose of theseadditional days is to prepare the Health Centre for the term ahead and to attend any requiredInset training sessions e.g. annual safeguarding update. We are seeking a School Nurse to work approximately 20 hours per week during term-time.  The exact working hours and days are flexible. The final schedule will be collaborativelyarranged with the successful applicant and our current School Nurse to create a mutuallybeneficial working pattern that ensures our Health Centre remains appropriately staffed duringcore working hours.SCHOOL NURSEMAIN DUTIES Clinical CareProvide nursing care and first aid to pupils and staff as required.Organise and run daily nurse drop-in clinics.Manage pupils with chronic health conditions in collaboration with the school doctor.Arrange and accompany (if necessary) pupils to external medical, dental, and specialistappointments.Assess, implement, and evaluate care for in-patients in the Sick Bay.Maintain safe practice in line with NMC Code of Conduct, RCN and Boarding Schools’Association guidelines.Preventative Health & Health Promotion.Implement vaccination and immunisation programmes where required.Monitor and manage infection control procedures across the school.Ensure safe storage, handling, and disposal of medicines and clinical supplies.Support the PSHEE programme in relation to health education.Provide training for staff in relation to pupil healthcare needs (e.g. asthma, epilepsy,allergies).Promote health awareness and healthy lifestyles among pupils.Preventative Health & Health PromotionImplement vaccination and immunisation programmes where required.Monitor and manage infection control procedures across the school.Ensure safe storage, handling, and disposal of medicines and clinical supplies.Support the PSHEE programme in relation to health education.Provide training for staff in relation to pupil healthcare needs (e.g. asthma, epilepsy,allergies).Promote health awareness and healthy lifestyles among pupils.AdministrationMaintain accurate, confidential medical records.Dispense and record medications in line with protocols.Organise medical examinations and health surveillance audits.Responsible  to:To be confirmedResponsible for:N/AKEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESEnsure first aid kits and supplies are stocked and distributed as needed.Develop and update health protocols and policies.Safeguarding & Pastoral SupportSafeguard the welfare of pupils in line with statutory guidance and school policy.To be a listening ear and prepared to be a ‘first port of call’ for pupils, signposting supportand passing on concerns to the appropriate people, as necessary.Work with teaching and boarding staff and the Designated Safeguarding Team to identifyand act when appropriate to safeguard pupils at risk of harm.Work with pastoral support both external and internal e.g. School Therapist, Tutors etc. Toensure that pupil’s health requirements are met.Health & SafetyContribute to the school’s health and safety framework.Record and report accidents appropriately.Support the development of a safe environment for pupils and staff.Staff TrainingDeliver a range of staff training on topics such as allergy management and AAI usage.ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIESSupport and foster the aims of the school.Be professional and a good role model to the pupils at all times.Attend all staff meetings (if required), Inset days and any other relevant training whenappropriate.Be familiar with the school’s health and safety guidance and be responsible for personalhealth and safety and that of the pupils.Perform reasonable additional duties as required by the school, commensurate with thepost.SAFEGUARDINGComplete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check (DBS) and any other safeguardingchecks.Ensure familiarisation with key safeguarding policies and documents e.g. Child Protection(Safeguarding) Policy, KCSIE, Prevent Policy, Anti-Bullying Policy, IT: E-Safety Policy, StaffCode of Conduct etc.Commit to regular training regarding safeguarding e.g. Child Protection, Prevent etc. Be fully committed to safeguarding the welfare of all pupils at Brambletye School.KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES CONT.The postholder may be reasonably required to perform duties other than those given in the jobdescription for the post. The particular duties and responsibilities attached to the post mayvary from time to time without changing the character of the duties or the level of theresponsibility entailed. If during the course of time the duties and responsibilities detailed should change significantlyand for a sustained period of time, the job description will be reviewed and amended inconsultation with the postholder. It is the shared responsibility of the postholder and their line manager to ensure that jobdescriptions are kept up to date.Job Description Written/Updated:October 2025By:Head’s Wife/HR ManagerApplicants should note that shortlisting will be based on this specification and should keep thisin mind when preparing and completing their application form QUALIFICATIONSRegistered Nurse (RN) with current NMC registration would be desirable.Valid and current First Aid qualification.Good standard of general education including literacy and numeracy.Full UK driving licence.SKILLS & EXPERIENCEExperience working as a School Nurse, Community Nurse or in a child health setting Knowledge of  up-to-date safeguarding practices.Up-to-date knowledge of children’s health issues.Ability to work both independently and within a team.Strong organisational, administrative, and IT skills.Able to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.Enthusiastic, proactive, and reflective, committed to ongoing professional developmentand to keeping knowledge and practice current.Well-organised and attentive to detail, capable of maintaining accurate medical records,monitoring health trends, and supporting whole-school health initiatives.Experience in a boarding school or educational environment would be desirable.PERSONAL QUALITIESWarm, caring, and approachable.Calm, resilient, and composed under pressure, able to respond quickly and effectively inmedical situations or emergencies.Discreet and professional, maintaining confidentiality at all times, with strongcommunication and interpersonal skills for engaging positively with pupils, parents,colleagues, and external professionals.Motivational and encouraging, supporting pupils’ physical and emotional wellbeing whileacting as a positive role model within the school community.Flexible and adaptable, able to adjust to the varied demands of a busy prep schoolenvironment, including working hours and duties as required.Confident and collaborative, experienced in liaising with external healthcare providers,agencies, and families to ensure the best outcomes for pupils.PERSON SPECIFICATIONSALARY A highly competitive salary is available, commensurate with hours worked.PROBATION PERIODThe role is subject to a 6-month probationary period.PENSION Eligible staff will be automatically enrolled into the school’s pension scheme in line withstatutory requirements.INDUCTION New staff benefit from a comprehensive and supportive induction programme, which includes:Detailed tour of the school and its facilitiesIntroductions to key members of staffChild Protection and Safeguarding trainingHealth and Safety inductionPROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & APPRAISALS We are committed to the continuous professional development (CPD) of all staff. Regularappraisals are held to support career progression and professional growth.SCHOOL FEE REMISSION A generous discount on school fees is available from the start of employment across ourNursery, Pre-Prep, and Prep School.WELLBEING & THE BRAMBLETYE COMMUNITY Brambletye places great emphasis on staff wellbeing and morale, fostering a culture of mutualsupport. Staff enjoy:Regular social events throughout the yearA vibrant, welcoming community environmentLEISURE FACILITIES Staff enjoy complimentary access (when available) to the school’s excellent leisure facilities,including sports hall, squash courts, tennis courts, and all-weather pitch.A BRAMBLETYE WORKPLACESAFEGUARDING AT BRAMBLETYE Brambletye School is firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of allchildren and young people in our care. We expect every member of our community—includingstaff, Governors, and volunteers—to share this commitment.Our CommitmentSafeguarding is central to everything we do at Brambletye.All staff are required to follow the school’s Child Protection (Safeguarding) Policy, ensuringthat the safety and wellbeing of our pupils is always the highest priority.Every member of staff, regardless of their role, holds responsibility for safeguarding thechildren entrusted to us.Recruitment & ScreeningAll successful applicants will undergo appropriate child protection screening, whichincludes:Reference checks with previous employersEnhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks (or international equivalent,where applicable)Positions at Brambletye are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Thismeans all convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings— including thoseconsidered "spent" under the Act—must be declared, subject to DBS filtering rules.Information provided will be treated in strict confidence, and each case will be consideredon its individual merits.Failure to disclose relevant information may lead to the withdrawal of an offer ofemployment or immediate termination of employment.Brambletye School’s Child Protection (Safeguarding) Policy can be found at here. EQUALITY & DIVERSITY Brambletye School is proud to be an inclusive and equal opportunities employer. We:Treat all applicants with dignity, fairness, and respect throughout the recruitment process.Value the diversity of our staff and actively encourage applications from candidates of allbackgrounds.Provide support where needed to ensure that every applicant has a fair opportunity tosucceed.SAFEGUARDING, EQUALITY & DIVERSITYHOW TO APPLY If you would like an informal discussion about this role before submitting your application,please contact Amelia Brooks (Head’s Wife) at abrooks@brambletye.com or call 01342 321004.Download the application form from the Brambletye School website.Once completed, email it to Heather White (HR Manager) at hwhite@brambletye.com.If you have any questions about the recruitment process or require assistance with theform, please contact Heather, who will be happy to help.SHORTLISTINGApplications will be assessed against the criteria outlined in this document, with shortlistedapplicants invited to attend an interview at Brambletye School.ONLINE CHECKSAll shortlisted applicants will undergo an online background check in line with the school’ssafeguarding commitments.REFERENCESReferences will normally be obtained prior to interview unless you indicate otherwise.OVERSEAS POLICE CHECK If you have lived outside the UK for more than three months in the past ten years, you will berequired to provide a police clearance certificate from the relevant country or countries.SUPPORTING RECRUITMENT DOCUMENTS & POLICIES Applicants should familiarise themselves with the school’s supporting recruitment documentsand policies, these are available on vacancies page of the school’s website here. TERM DATESInformation about the school’s term dates can be accessed here.KEY DATES Application deadline:  Monday, 27th October at 9.00amInterviews: To be confirmedYOUR APPLICATION