Medical Centre Nurse

eTeach UK Limited; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Canterbury is seeking an experienced Nurse to join the Medical Centre. The ideal candidate will have a nursing qualification and at least 2 years of experience with the NMC. This role involves providing care for pupils in a supportive environment, managing medicine, and contributing to health and wellbeing initiatives. The position averages 43 hours per fortnight, with term time only responsibilities. Benefits include private healthcare, gym discounts, and more.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Reduced gym membership

Free on-site parking

Rewards and discounts scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 2 years' experience as a registered nurse.
• Experience in health care and minor injuries assessment is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24-hour nursing care to pupils.
• Manage medicine and create care plans for long-term conditions.
• Support general health and wellbeing initiatives.

Skills

Experience in a similar environment

Registered nurse with NMC

Health and wellbeing focus

Education

Qualification in nursing

Job description

Job Overview

We are looking to appoint an experienced Nurse to work in our Medical Centre. The Medical Centre is an 8‑bedded unit which provides 24‑hour nursing care and support to all pupils. The medical provision is primarily health care, minor injuries, illness assessment and treatment, medicine management and care plans for long‑term conditions. We have a strong focus on general health and wellbeing, as well as pastoral care and safeguarding.

Applicants will require a qualification in nursing, and will preferably have experience of working in a similar environment. They will hold a minimum of 2 years' experience as a registered nurse with the NMC.

Position is 43 hours on average per fortnight, term time only (35 weeks per year).

Shift Pattern

• Week One: Weds & Thurs - 14:45 to 21:15
• Sat - 07:30 to 19:30
• Sun - On Call from 11:30 to 21:15
• Week Two: Fri & Sat - 14:45 to 21:15
• Sun - On Call from 07:30 to 21:00

Why Choose Us

Kent College is a co‑educational school with a Methodist foundation. The school is located in Canterbury, just one hour from the centre of London by train. The Senior School (11–18 years) has some 600 boys and girls, approximately one‑third boarding and two‑-thirds day. This is a fabulous opportunity to work for a happy, caring, and successful school in which pupils feel supported and encouraged to aim for high standards of achievement and conduct. The school was graded as excellent in all categories in the recent inspection conducted by ISI in October 2022, the Independent Schools Inspectorate that conducts inspections on behalf of the Secretary of State for Education.

We offer a range of benefits at KC, including private healthcare with Benenden, reduced gym membership, free on‑site parking, rewards and discounts scheme, tech scheme, cycle to work scheme, and many more.

Closing date: 19th December 2025, should a pool of suitable candidates become available before that date the College reserves the right to interview and appoint without further notice. Interviews will take place the week commencing 5th January 2026.