Band 5 Nurse

eTeach UK Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the United Kingdom is seeking a Band 5 Nurse to support students with special educational needs and disabilities. The successful candidate will provide high-quality nursing care and collaborate with staff to promote students' health and wellbeing. This fixed-term role requires a registered nurse with relevant qualifications and experience. Salary ranges from £30,754 to £37,377 per annum, inclusive of London Weighting Allowance. Application deadline is 04/01/2026.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with experience in a similar setting.
• Experience working with people with disabilities and an interest in learning disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing care to students with special educational needs and disabilities.
• Support students' health and wellbeing within the college community.
• Contribute to health-care practice development.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Experience with disabilities

Knowledge in epilepsy

Interest in neuro disorders

Communication skills

Education

Relevant nursing qualifications

Job description

Salary: Band 5, £30,754 - £37,377 per annum (FTE £34,427 - £41,842 per annum) inclusive of London Weighting Allowance

Location: Beaconsfield, with travel if required.

Working Pattern: 5 days per week, Term Time plus 2 weeks

Contract: Fixed Term until end of Academic Year

About the College

Orchard Hill College is an Outstanding Specialist College (Ofsted, May 2025) offering life‑changing learning opportunities to young people and adults with a range of special education needs and/or disabilities. We have nine vibrant community‑based College Centres across London and Surrey where committed, specialist teams deliver a range of programmes to meet the needs of over 400 students. We also run an Academy Trust for over 1,500 pupils and students with SEN across London, Surrey, Sussex and Berkshire.

Role Overview

We are currently seeking a Band 5 Nurse to join our dynamic and committed staff team. You will work within the Nursing Team in conjunction with lecturing staff, promoting good health and wellbeing in all students by contributing to the development and implementation of the Colleges/Academies and Associates health care practice. Your role will involve providing a high‑quality service to our students to ensure that all individuals “can learn and achieve.”

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing care to students with a range of special educational needs and disabilities, including profound learning disabilities, communication and behavioural difficulties, and medical needs.
• Support students’ health and wellbeing within the college community, working collaboratively with teaching and support staff.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of health‑care practice within the college and associated schools.

Qualifications & Experience

• Registered Nurse with relevant qualifications and experience in a similar setting.
• Experience working with people with disabilities and an interest in learning disabilities, epilepsy, neurological disorders, intellectual disability, and autism.

How to Apply

For an informal discussion about the role, candidates are invited to contact HR support via email to arrange a time to speak with the Recruiting Manager. To apply for the role please use the quick apply option to submit an application. Your application form will be scored according to each of the requirements laid out in the person specification. Please demonstrate in your statement how your experience, skills, and knowledge match the criteria required for the role.

Please note that CV applications cannot be considered.

Closing Date

04/01/2026 – Interviews will take place on: TBC