School Matron / Nurse (part time) - Chesham Grammar School

Buckinghamshire Council; White Hill; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a medically qualified individual to provide essential first aid support in a vibrant school environment. This role requires strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with staff and students. The successful candidate will enjoy numerous benefits, including opportunities for professional development and a commitment to staff wellbeing. Join a team dedicated to fostering a supportive and safe atmosphere for young learners while working in a picturesque area just 30 minutes from London.

Benefits

Subsidised Gym Membership

Free Parking

Excellent Pension Benefits

Long Service Award Scheme

Opportunities for National Qualifications

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse qualification is desirable.
• Current First Aid Training is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide first aid support and guidance to students.
• Liaise effectively across all areas of the school.

Skills

Communication Skills

IT Competency

First Aid Training

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Registered Nurse (RGN or RSCN)

Current First Aid Training

Tools

SIMS

Job description

Location: Chesham

Overview

Salary Type: Bucks pay

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: 14 hours per week, 38 weeks per year

Interviews to be held: Friday 6 June 2025

About us

Chesham Grammar School is a co-educational selective school. We have high academic standards, well-qualifed teachers, a wide range of activities, trips to every corner of the globe and much more. We are proud of our students who never fail to impress. They leave the school as well-qualifed, confident and articulate adults. Benefits of working at Chesham Grammar School:
• opportunities to complete national qualifications (eg NPQs)
• priority admission for qualified children of staff
• subsidised gym membership
• free parking on site
• a commitment to protect, promote and enhance the wellbeing of staff through the Education Staff Wellbeing Charter
• long service award scheme for 5, 10, 15 and 25 years’ service
• Excellent pension benefits (TPS and LGPS)
an opportunity to work in an area of outstanding natural beauty 30 minutes from London

An opportunity has arisen for a medically qualified individual to provide first aid support and guidance to our students during the school day.

The successful candidate will have strong communication skills to enable them to liaise effectively across all areas of the school and to provide high quality advice for the needs of the students.

About you

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Registered Nurse (RGN or RSCN) (desirable)
Current First Aid Training

EXPERIENCE
IT competency
Working in a school environment (desirable)
Experience of working with/understanding of young people (desirable)
Knowledge of SIMS (desirable)
Excellent understanding of the health and wellbeing needs of young people
Knowledge and understanding of current safeguarding requirements and good practice within schools

PERSONAL SKILLS AND QUALITIES
The ability to work as part of a team
The ability to work independently and to take direction
Patience, empathy and a good sense of humour
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills to enable good communication across the school
Excellent organisational skills
High attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
A personal commitment to professional development and the updating of job related skills (desirable)
The ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines

Please send completed application forms to [e-mail] . Full details about the role and the application form can be found on our website on the vacancies page.

Red Kite Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same 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.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

• All unspent cautions and convictions cautions

It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.