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School Nurse

St John’s School
Full-time
26th June 2026
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Department

Health Centre

Type

Full Time (in term time)

Closing Date

26 June 2026 9:00 am

Start Date

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37.5 hours per week (36 weeks a year) Monday to Friday

Full time salary £46,400, pro-rated actual salary £39,400

We are seeking an experienced, compassionate, proactive and clinically skilled School Nurse to join our dedicated Health Centre team. This is a rewarding and varied role within a leading independent school, where you will play a key part in supporting the health, safety, and wellbeing of our pupils.

Working alongside our existing team of School Nurses, you will be responsible for delivering high quality clinical care in a busy and dynamic environment, ensuring students receive both physical and emotional support throughout the school day.

The Role

  • Delivering high-quality clinical care to pupils
  • Responding to medical incidents and emergencies
  • Managing both acute and chronic health conditions
  • Supporting students’ emotional wellbeing
  • Maintaining accurate and confidential health records
  • Contributing to safeguarding and wider wellbeing initiatives
  • Able to work independently and also collaboratively as part of a caring and professional health team.

About You

  • A qualified Nurse with current NMC registration
  • Experienced and confident in clinical decision-making
  • Relevant experience, which can be applied to the role.
  • Knowledgeable in safeguarding and young people’s health needs
  • Friendly, approachable, and able to build rapport with students
  • Excellent communication skills with staff, parents, and external professionals
  • Adaptable and able to prioritise in a fast-paced environment
  • Able to apply critical thinking to practice
  • Committed to providing up-to-date and evidence based practice

Closing date:   9.00am, Friday 26 June 2026 (interview process will take place week commencing 29 June)

Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to appoint at any time during the recruitment process.

Full details can be downloaded below

Application for Employment – Support Staff

Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form

Reg Charity No: 312064

St John’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

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