School Nurse

Contract Type

Permanent

Working Hours

Part-time

Working Weeks

Term-time only

Start Date

September 2026

Application Deadline

Friday, June 19, 2026

Job Summary

St Edward’s Oxford is seeking an experienced and compassionate School Nurse to join its Health Centre team from September 2026, with a particular focus on supporting pupils with asthma.

Working as part of a supportive and professional team, you will provide high-quality nursing care, first aid and health advice to pupils, manage daily health concerns, administer medication and treatments, and help develop individual healthcare plans for pupils with ongoing health needs. A key part of the role will be acting as a designated asthma nurse, supporting pupils with asthma through specialist clinics, asthma care plans, medication guidance, trigger awareness and staff education.

This is a varied role at the heart of school life, involving close work with pupils, parents, house teams, the School Doctor and external healthcare professionals. You will also support the wider work of the Health Centre, including safeguarding, health promotion, sports injury support, immunisation programmes, school trips and offsite activities.

You will be a registered adult or children’s nurse with current NMC registration and at least two years’ post-registration experience. You will bring sound clinical judgement, excellent communication skills and a caring, sensitive approach to supporting young people. A qualification in asthma care and management, or a willingness to undertake training to gain this expertise, is essential.

This is a term-time only role, working up to 34 weeks per year. Hours are annualised and average 28 hours per week, with shifts planned in advance on a termly rota. The role includes a mix of long days, early, late and night shifts, with some Saturday working required, particularly during the Autumn term.

The closing date for applications is 9am on Friday 19^thJune 2026.Interviews will take place on Thursday 25^thJune 2026.We reserve the right to conduct interviews and appoint for the role before the advertised closing date should a suitable candidate be found. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.

Why work at St Edward's?

In return, St Edward's offers an attractive benefits package including:

• A friendly and inclusive working environment
• Free meals
• Free Nuffield Health Gym membership (including membership for your partner and children under the age of 21)
• Free on-site car parking
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Defined contribution pension scheme with Scottish Widows. The standard employee contribution rate is 5% with the employer contributing 8%. Enhanced contributions by the employee will be matched by the employer, up to the cap of 12%

St Edward’s does not accept applications from recruitment agencies.St Edward’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we aim to create and maintain a safe environment for our pupils, where they feel respected and supported. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to become familiar with our policies and procedures for child protection and security. All staff are required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.St Edward’s School is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on age, race, sex, religion, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic. Please see our Equal Opportunities & Dignity at Work policy on our website for further details.Registered Charity No: 309681

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