School Nurse.

Salary – dependent on experience, based on the RN scale (Band 6).
Start date – September 2022 or as soon as possible.
Working hours – 23 hours per week, term time only.
Duration – Temporary. Initially until Summer term 2023, to be discussed.

Do you enjoy working with children and young people? Are you a sensitive, responsive, and clear communicator with the ability to work on your own initiative or as part of a team? We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic RN (Band 6) to join our nursing team; they will be a caring person who strives to give the best pro-active patient care to our pupils. The successful candidate would be required to start from September 2022 (or sooner if possible).

The successful candidate will have accurate medical data recording skills and good IT skills. Previous experience of working with children and young people is highly desirable. Experience in minor injuries, chronic disease management, and child mental health would be an advantage.

The ideal candidate will complement our current team of Nurses who provide health care for 80 boarders and 300-day pupils aged between 3 and 13 years of age. The School’s Health Centre is staffed during term time and operates a set rota system. In the future, the hours may involve a 24-hour service.

King's is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.

The King’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

For an informal discussion about the post please contact Rosie McManus, Manager of The Health Centre on 01227 598567 or email at rmm@kings-school.co.uk

Applications should be submitted online through the King’s School website www.kings-school.co.uk (Staff Vacancies) by: Friday 20th May, midday. Please note that we will be actively shortlisting candidates for interview, so would encourage early applications to avoid disappointment. If you have any difficulties accessing the recruitment website, please email hr@kings-bursary.co.uk