Lead School Nurse

Nurse Seekers; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious independent school in Hertfordshire is seeking a Lead School Nurse to manage a fully equipped on-site Medical Centre. The ideal candidate is an experienced nurse with an RGN or RSCN qualification and strong leadership skills. You'll oversee the nursing team, ensure high-quality care, and support the school's health programmes. This role offers a beautiful working environment and excellent benefits, making it perfect for those looking to blend clinical excellence with leadership in education.

Benefits

Excellent salary and benefits

Beautiful working environment

Term-time working with on-call rota

Qualifications

• Active NMC registration required.
• Experience in school nursing is desirable.
• Calm, flexible, and professional approach to care.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead nursing team within Medical Centre.
• Oversee clinical governance and rota planning.
• Deliver high-quality nursing care.

Skills

Strong leadership

Administrative skills

Experience in child health

Adolescent care

Education

RGN or RSCN qualification

Job description

Overview

Lead School Nurse - Hatfield

Nurse Seekers is proud to be recruiting a Lead School Nurse for a prestigious independent school in Hertfordshire. This is a rare opportunity to oversee a fully equipped on-site Medical Centre, leading a dedicated team of nurses and promoting the health and wellbeing of pupils and staff alike.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead the nursing team within the Medical Centre
• Oversee clinical governance, policy development, and rota planning
• Deliver high-quality nursing care, from emergency response to chronic care management
• Liaise with pastoral staff, parents, and external healthcare providers
• Be a key player in supporting the school's PSHCE programme and safeguarding initiatives

Qualifications

• RGN or RSCN qualification and active NMC registration
• Strong leadership and administrative skills
• Experience in child health, education or school nursing (desirable)
• A calm, flexible, and professional approach to adolescent care

Why Apply?

• Lead role within a respected and supportive school community
• Excellent salary and benefits
• Beautiful working environment in Hertfordshire
• Term-time working with on-call rota

This role is perfect for a nurse looking to combine clinical excellence with leadership in a pastoral, education-focused setting.

If you are interested please apply today or call Nurse Seekers on # # for further details.