Job Description
KING EDWARD VI SCHOOL, SOUTHAMPTON
SCHOOL NURSE – Term Time only
Salary up to £35,000 FTE depending on experience (pro-rata for part-time hours)
Plus competitive benefits package
24 hours per week, 36 weeks per year
Monday, Wednesday 12.30 – 17.30, Tuesday 8.15 – 14.15 and Thursday 8.30 – 17.30
There may be some flexibility on hours for the right candidate
Are you looking for a role where you can make a difference in the lives of young people in a supportive environment with a great work life balance? King Edward VI School is a thriving co-educational 11-18 independent day school looking to recruit a qualified nurse to provide medical care to our 980 pupils. Working in a team of 4 nurses and reporting into the Lead School Nurse you will have an integral role to play in supporting our vision that puts wellbeing as the cornerstone of academic and pastoral success. The school has a dedicated wellbeing room, counsellor, chaplain and learning support team to support the pupils and work alongside the school nursing team.
As a member of our nursing team, you will provide to our school community a clinically effective, high quality service of nursing care, including First Aid, welfare and health information. Two years minimum qualified experience is essential; experience of working with children and families in a community setting and experience of A&E/minor injuries is desirable. You must be an excellent communicator, effective at building relationships and have a warm, approachable and calm manner.
The successful candidate will support the leadership team in their pastoral duty of care by dealing with all aspects of medical care and developing positive attitudes to health matters for our school community.
King Edward’s offers a range of benefits including Private Medical Insurance, Health Cash Plan, contributory pension scheme, 31 days’ annual leave rising to 36 days’ with service, use of the school gym, free lunch, free parking, continued professional development and a reduction in school fees.
A full job description and application form are available at the King Edward VI School website or contact HR at [email protected]
Closing Date for applications: 9am on Friday 21 April 2023
Interviews w/c 24 April 2023
CVs are not an acceptable alternative to the school application form.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with the Disclosure & Barring Service and past employers.
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: Up to £35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 21/04/2023