Job Description
The school is seeking to appoint an experienced and confident School Nurse (Band 5) to support our Lead Nurse with looking after the heath needs of our students, administering first aid, undertaking health assessments and promoting health education.
The successful candidate must be an RGN/RN, hold NMC registration, have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and demonstrate clear empathy and understanding. Experience of working with children is also important, as is knowledge of relevant compliance.
This role is term time 40 hours per week plus 10 days in the School holidays. The exact hours can be discussed at interview and can be negotiated (to preferably include up to 4 hours on a Saturday morning at our sports field – this is not essential and can be negotiated).
The closing date for the position is Friday 16th June 2023. We reserve the right to close this vacancy and interview at any time, therefore early applications are welcomed.
Prior to interview, an online search will be conducted to identify any past or current incidents or issues that might affect your suitability to work with children and undertake this role. This is in line with guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Please note this online search will be carried out only on publicly available information and be limited to issues relating to your suitability to work with children and/or in a school environment. Issues that arise will not automatically be a bar to your employment at this school.
Kingston Grammar 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 will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Registered Charity No. 1078461
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From £27,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Kingston upon Thames: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- nursing: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Registered Nurse (RN) (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 16/06/2023
Expected start date: 30/08/2023