Lead School Nurse

VIRAL LAB; Godalming; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established independent school near Godalming is searching for a dedicated Lead School Nurse to head their medical team. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide comprehensive physical and mental health care to pupils while enjoying a term-time only schedule. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the health and wellbeing of students, designing the rota, and potentially handling some administrative duties from home. This position promises a rewarding work-life balance within a vibrant school community, making it an ideal choice for those looking to make a significant impact in a nurturing environment.

Benefits

Term-time only position

Competitive salary

Autonomous role

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with leadership experience in a school environment.
• Ability to provide mental health and pastoral care to students.

Responsibilities

• Oversee health and wellbeing provision during the school day.
• Design and manage the rota for the medical team.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Leadership Skills

Mental Health Care

Pastoral Care

Education

Nursing Qualification

Job description

Lead School Nurse – Near Godalming

Nurse Seekers are working alongside a small Independent School located in the Surrey countryside close to Godalming and Guildford. The School is seeking a Registered Nurse to lead their medical team and contribute to providing the best levels of care for their pupils.

The successful candidate will be employed by the School on a permanent basis, working Term Time only, with the exact shift pattern up for discussion and to ultimately be decided by the new Lead Nurse, who will be expected to take responsibility for designing the rota.

The duties and responsibilities of the role will include overseeing the overall health and wellbeing provision during the School day. This will involve the provision of physical, mental health, and pastoral care to ensure pupils’ needs are taken care of.

There is also the potential for some administrative duties of the role to be undertaken when working from home.

In exchange for their efforts, the successful Lead School Nurse will receive a highly competitive salary and will become part of a vibrant and successful School community while enjoying the benefits of a term-time only position.

If you are a nurse who wants an enjoyable work-life balance and a more autonomous role within a thriving School Community, then please apply today, or give us a call to discuss this role in more detail.