Band 5 Nurse

Orchard Hill College - Beaconsfield; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An outstanding specialist college in Greater London seeks a Band 5 Nurse to promote health and wellbeing among students with special educational needs. The ideal candidate will have experience working with disabilities and a genuine interest in learning disabilities including epilepsy and autism. This is a fixed-term contract with competitive salary and dynamic working environment.

Benefits

Supportive staff team

Opportunity to make a difference

Qualifications

• Experience of working with people with disabilities is essential.
• Specific interest in learning disabilities, including epilepsy.
• Knowledge of neurological disorders such as autism is required.

Responsibilities

• Promote good health and well-being among students.
• Contribute to the development of health care practices.
• Provide high-quality service to ensure all can learn.

Skills

Experience with disabilities

Interest in learning disabilities

Knowledge of epilepsy and neurological disorders

Ability to promote health and well-being

Job description

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

Location : Beaconsfield, although may be required to travel

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

Contract : Fixed Term until end of Academic Year

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.

Students who study with us have a wide range of needs including profound and multiple learning disabilities, communication and behavioural difficulties and specific medical needs. All students are individual and their learning programme is designed to support and empower them to achieve their aspirations and goals, whilst developing skills to become more independent members of their community.

Orchard Hill College is a truly unique and rewarding place to work with inspirational students and a dynamic and supportive staff team.

The College is also an Academy sponsor and established Orchard Hill College Academy Trust in 2013 which is home to 14 special schools. Together Orchard Hill College & Academy Trust provide for over 1500 pupils and students with SEN across London, Surrey, Sussex and Berkshire. To find out more about us, and what makes us a special place to work please visit our website

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. You will be expected to provide a high quality service to our students to ensure that all individuals ‘can learn and achieve.’

You will have experience of working with people with disabilities and a particular interest in learning disabilities, including epilepsy and other neurological disorders, such as intellectual disability and autism.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details on the role and the skills, experience and knowledge we are looking for.

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 for this role. Please demonstrate in your statement how your experience, skills and knowledge match the criteria that are required for the role.

Please note that CV applications cannot be considered.

Closing Date – 13 / 10 / 2025

Interviews will take place on : 7th November 2025

Safeguarding Statement

Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appointments made will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace for all.