School Nurse

Woolwich Polytechnic School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

On-site parking

DBS process support

Staff coffee breaks

Cycle2Work

Job summary

Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys is seeking a dedicated School Nurse to support student wellbeing within a busy secondary school environment in London. This role offers a healthy work-life balance with no regular evenings, nights or weekends, and operates within an established safeguarding and pastoral support framework.

The successful candidate will provide nursing care, manage clinical triage, and liaise with families and external professionals to support students with medical needs.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with adult or child qualification.
• Current Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) registration.
• Experience with children/young people or within school/paediatric setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care and clinical triage within a busy secondary school.
• Support students with medical conditions through healthcare planning and liaison with families and external professionals.
• Respond to medical incidents and emergencies within school protocols.
• Maintain accurate and confidential health records in line with GDPR and safeguarding requirements.
• Collaborate with safeguarding, SEND and pastoral teams to support student wellbeing.
• Promote positive health and wellbeing through health education and awareness initiatives.

Skills

Registered Nurse (adult/child)

NMC registration

Experience with children/young people

Empathetic

Communication skills

Team player

Job description

PolyMAT is a small yet ambitious Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) with a unique family atmosphere. We are currently seeking a dedicated School Nurse to help us achieve our vision of “Success for Everyone.” The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting our students' well-being.

We currently operate three schools within our Trust: Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys, a long-established boys' school; Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls, which opened in 2019; and Bannockburn Primary School, a large and successful primary that joined the Trust on November 1, 2023. Additionally, we offer a flourishing co-educational Sixth Form provision.

As a school community and Trust, we highly value professional working relationships. We are looking for individuals committed to forming strong connections with colleagues and stakeholders to unite in achieving our shared vision and goals.

Our Trust and schools take pride in fostering a culture of high standards, grounded in our values of Care and Unity. We provide a rewarding environment where both students and staff feel valued and supported.

Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys is looking for a School Nurse to play a pivotal role in student well-being. This position offers a unique advantage: no regular nights or weekends, allowing for a healthy work-life balance.

The successful candidate will join an established safeguarding and pastoral support structure with existing healthcare systems and procedures already in place.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide nursing care and clinical triage within a busy secondary school environment.
• Support students with medical conditions through healthcare planning and liaison with families and external professionals.
• Respond to medical incidents and emergencies appropriately within school protocols.
• Maintain accurate and confidential health records in line with GDPR and safeguarding requirements.
• Work collaboratively with safeguarding, SEND and pastoral teams to support student wellbeing.
• Promote positive health and wellbeing through health education and awareness initiatives.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Registered Nurse (adult or child qualification)
• Current Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) registration.
• Experience working with children, young people or within a community, school or paediatric setting is desirable.
• A caring and empathetic nature with a passion for promoting health and well-being.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a team.
• Commitment to upholding the highest standards of confidentiality and professionalism.

As a member of PolyMAT staff, we can offer you:

• No regular evening, night or weekend working
• Term-time only working pattern
• Opportunity to build meaningful long-term relationships with students
• Supportive school community and collaborative safeguarding structure
• Opportunity to develop experience within adolescent and school health
• Regular access to funded, confidential clinical supervision with a qualified psychotherapist to support wellbeing
• Access to apprenticeship training
• A contributory pension scheme
• Opportunities to collaborate with outstanding and dynamic teaching professionals
• Access to various discounts for a small monthly fee
• An employee assistance programme
• Season ticket loans
• Excellent catering facilities
• Cycle2Work Scheme
• Secure on-site parking
• Free daily coffee for staff

PolyMAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offer of employment is subject upon the Academy Trust receiving an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate (DBS), which the Academy considers to be satisfactory. If you are successful in your application, you will be required to complete a DBS Application Form. Any information disclosed will be handled in accordance with the Code of Practice published by the Disclosure and Barring Service. The post you are applying for is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and it is therefore an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

In accordance with KCSIE 2026 shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online profile and social media check.

PolyMAT is committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and providing opportunities for people with disabilities. We are an inclusive Trust who strives to provide an environment where everyone feels welcome and valued. We aspire to ensure that every member of our community, regardless of circumstances or background, have the opportunity to be the best version of themselves through our vision of ‘Success for Everyone’.

For any potential applicants, we would like to encourage you to inform us of any additional support or adjustments you may need throughout the recruitment process. We have an open approach to support for candidates with disabilities and recognise that reasonable adjustments may be required based on each individual’s needs.

Sharing your needs with us ahead of interview, allows us to fully support and ensure you are not disadvantaged during the process. We welcome candidates contacting us at any point should you feel uncomfortable declaring a disability, to reassure you that we are here to support. So, please contact [e-mail] if this is the case.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 8 November.

Interviews will be scheduled to take place shortly after.

Suitable candidates will be interviewed promptly upon receipt of application. The closing date will be brought forward in the event that the post is filled.