School Nurse

ACS International Schools; Cobham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious international school in Cobham seeks a dedicated School Nurse to promote the health and wellbeing of students, staff, and visitors. The ideal candidate has NMC registration and at least 3 years of post-registration experience. Responsibilities include delivering first aid, maintaining medical records, and supporting students with chronic conditions. This is a permanent, term-time role. Join a vibrant community focused on inclusion and safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Experience in school nursing, health visiting, or practice nursing.
• Experience working in a boarding school environment is desirable.
• Paediatric and hospital experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide first aid and emergency care to students and staff.
• Assess and support students who are feeling unwell.
• Maintain medical records and healthcare plans.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Ability to work autonomously

Education

Current NMC registration

Minimum of 3 years post registration experience

Tools

IT systems

Job description

ACS International Schools are seeking a dedicated and compassionate School Nurse to join our friendly team at ACS Cobham International School, starting in mid January 2026.

ACS Cobham is a prestigious day and boarding school set in the beautiful Surrey countryside, just a short distance from central London. We offer students from over 70 nationalities a broad and flexible curriculum including the International Baccalaureate (IB) and US programmes, and pride ourselves on our world‑class facilities and strong sense of community.

Working as part of a small, supportive team, the successful candidate will play a vital role in promoting the health and wellbeing of our students, staff, and visitors.

Location

Cobham, Surrey, KT11 1BL

Contract

Permanent, term time only (42 weeks per year)

Hours

Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 17:00 (45 hours per week)

Start Date

Mid January 2026

Key Responsibilities

• Provide a high standard of service within NMC guidelines and school policies.
• Deliver first aid and emergency care to students, faculty, staff and visitors.
• Assess and support students who are feeling unwell.
• Liaising with parents or guardians as appropriate.
• Supporting students who reside in the boarding houses, accompanying them to medical appointments if required.
• Provide care to students with chronic medical conditions in consultation with their medical advisors.
• Contribute to the promotion of health and wellbeing.
• Administration tasks include maintaining medical records, healthcare plans whilst adhering to school policies.
• Arrange a schedule of vaccination timetables and dates.
• Teaching awareness and procedures to staff.
• Contribute to child protection and safeguarding, and uphold health and safety standards at all times.

Knowledge, skills and experience required

• Current NMC registration.
• Minimum of 3 years post registration experience, ideally in school nursing, health visiting or practice nursing.
• Experience working in a boarding school environment is particularly desirable.
• Paediatric and hospital experience is desirable.
• Ability to work autonomously while contributing effectively to a team.
• Understands and respects the school’s methods of communication.
• Excellent communication, inter‑personal and organisational skills.
• Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development.
• Confident use of IT systems and accurate record keeping.
• Applicants must already reside in the UK as visa sponsorship is not possible for this opportunity.

If you are an experienced, caring and motivated nurse looking to make a real difference in a vibrant international school community, we’d love to hear from you. Apply by clicking the button below.

Safeguarding

ACS is committed to inclusion across race, gender, faith, identity and abilities. We believe that diversity helps us to fulfil our purpose, realise our vision and exemplify our values.

ACS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and, as an employee of ACS, you are expected to share this commitment. This position is therefore subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.