School Nurse

Careerline Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent educational institution in Battersea is seeking a qualified School Nurse to provide medical support to pupils and staff. The role involves emergency care, maintaining medical records, managing vaccinations, and building relationships with parents and healthcare professionals. Competitive salary and various professional development opportunities offered, including free lunches.

Benefits

Salary sacrifice childcare vouchers

Healthcare plan

Strong pension provision

Free lunches

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Confident in addressing medical issues and communicating with pupils, parents, and staff.
• Ability to build effective relationships with pupils, parents, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide first aid and emergency care to pupils and employees.
• Assist with the organisation and management of vaccinations.
• Communicate with parents and collaborate with healthcare professionals.
• Maintain and update medical records.
• Organise medical rooms and restock first aid kits.
• Support administrative tasks related to the medical department.

Skills

RGN

Effective communication

Relationship building

Education

Degree in nursing

Job description

Overview

School Nurse - Battersea, London

Full Time, term-time only. Competitive salary. An independent, co-educational day school in Battersea located on a 12-acre site near Clapham Junction railway station. They seek an experienced and well-qualified Nurse to support pupils and staff in the medical room and assist with the administration of the medical department.

Responsibilities

• Provide first aid and emergency care and treatment to pupils and employees as required.
• Assist with the organisation and management of vaccinations.
• Communicate with parents and, when required, collaborate with healthcare professionals to support the medical needs of pupils.
• Maintain and update medical records.
• Ensure the maintenance and organisation of medical rooms and monitor and restock first aid kits around the school; supply first aid kits for trips when necessary.
• Support with administrative tasks related to the medical department as needed.

Working Arrangements

• Term-time role, Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm, with 30 minutes for lunch.
• Additional requirements: 15 days per annum, including 9 Saturdays (autumn and spring terms) and 6 days during school holidays.

Qualifications and Skills

• RGN with a degree in nursing and current NMC registration.
• Confident in addressing medical issues and communicating with pupils, parents, and staff.
• Ability to build effective relationships with pupils, parents, and staff.

Working Environment

There is a positive, busy culture at the school. Staff participate in regular meetings and maintain an ongoing dialogue about the school’s aims and aspirations. The ethos is unpretentious, kind, practical, with a strong sense of community and friendship.

Benefits and Professional Development

Appraisal focused on professional development; sponsorship of postgraduate courses and various training opportunities. Salary sacrifice childcare vouchers via TEDS Premier, healthcare plan via Simply Health (including counselling and medical support), and strong pension provision. Free lunches are provided for staff.

Application Details

The closing date for applications is 10 October 2025. For full details, please apply online or contact the employer (phone number may be removed from public postings).