College Nurse

South Devon College; Paignton; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A UK Educational Institution seeks a College Nurse to provide health support to students and staff, manage first aid services, and create health plans. This part-time role offers a salary of £20,701.71 to £23,775.19 and a term-time contract. The position includes generous benefits such as annual leave, training opportunities, and a supportive workplace committed to equality and diversity. Candidates must be Registered Adult Nurses and able to handle diverse medical needs professionally.

Benefits

25 days annual leave (pro-rata)

Christmas closure up to 2 weeks

Local Government Pension Scheme contributions of 18%

Access to training and higher education opportunities

Subsidised fitness suite

Employee Assistance Programmes

Qualifications

• Registered Adult Nurse qualification required.
• Experience working with young people and diverse medical needs is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide confidential advice and support on health issues to students and staff.
• Deliver first aid services and manage medical rooms.
• Create and review Health Care Plans and liaise with health professionals.

Skills

Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation and practices

Ability to remain calm and professional in emergencies

Education

Registered Adult Nurse

Job description

College Nurse

PS2988

Salary: £20,701.71 to £23,775.19 per annum (pro rata of £30,465 to £34,988 per annum).

Contract Type: Permanent, Term Time Only. 30 hours per week, 38 weeks per year.

Location: Paignton, Devon.

Scope and Responsibilities

• Provide confidential advice and support on a wide range of health issues to students and staff.
• Deliver first aid services across the college and manage medical rooms.
• Create and review Health Care Plans, pregnancy risk assessments, and PEEPs, while liaising with external health professionals.
• Support safeguarding processes.
• Promote positive physical and mental health across the college community.

Qualifications

• Registered Adult Nurse.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation and practices.
• Experience working with young people and handling diverse medical needs.
• Ability to remain calm and professional in emergencies.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave (pro-rata); option to purchase additional holiday days.
• 1 additional day’s holiday for your birthday.
• 1 additional day’s holiday for every 5 years served.
• Christmas closure of up to 2 weeks in addition to annual leave entitlement.
• Access to training, apprenticeships and funded higher education opportunities; dedicated training days.
• Local Government Pension Scheme employer pension contributions of 18%.
• Subsidised fitness suite facility, onsite hair and beauty salon, access to a wide range of catering facilities, outdoor gym and free eyesight tests.
• Major supermarket and high street employee discount schemes.
• Life Assurance (if member of pension scheme).
• On site nursery (Mama Bears).
• Employee Assistance Programmes.
• Access to Blue Light Card membership.
• Discounted travel schemes.

Application Process

Closing Date: Thursday 29th January 2026.

To apply, visit the Jobs page of the South Devon College website. Please do NOT send CVs; we only accept applications via the relevant form on our dedicated recruitment website.

Hybrid and flexible working patterns are available.

Required: Enhanced DBS Certificate or willingness to undertake an Enhanced DBS check as a condition of employment.

Equality and Diversity

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students, including children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The College is committed to applying its Single Equality Scheme at all stages of recruitment and selection. Shortlisting, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, transgender status, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, colour, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion/belief, age, pregnancy or maternity leave, or union membership.

Reasonable attempts will be made to accommodate the particular needs of any candidate who has notified us of a disability.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and requires applicants to declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands and final warnings that are not protected.

Additional Information

Working at South Devon College offers access to an exciting range of training, apprenticeship and opportunities for degree level study, alongside generous holiday allowance and a strong emphasis on work‑life balance. The College holds Investors in People Platinum accreditation and is recognised as a top employer in the country.