School Nurse

Cognita Schools; Greater London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Free lunch during Term Time

School holidays

School fee discount

Discounts

Professional development

Job summary

Cognita Schools, in partnership with Alleyn’s Regent’s Park, is seeking a compassionate School Nurse to safeguard and promote health, wellbeing, and safety of pupils. You will provide high‑quality medical care, advise on health matters, and work closely with pupils, staff, parents, and external healthcare professionals.

The role requires an RGN/RCN with NMC registration and Paediatric First Aid, with prior school nursing or paediatric experience highly regarded.

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse (RGN) or Registered Children’s Nurse (RCN) with current NMC registration.
• Paediatric First Aid qualification required.
• Experience in paediatric/educational settings and safeguarding knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Respond to medical incidents and emergencies.
• Maintain accurate medical records and manage medical supplies/medications.
• Support school trips with appropriate first aid provisions and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with pastoral and safeguarding teams to ensure pupil wellbeing and safety.

Skills

Empathetic care

Excellent communication

Clinical knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Calm under pressure

Education

NMC registered nurse (RGN/RCN)

Job description

About the School - Alleyns Regents Park:

Cognita has entered into a partnership with Alleyn’s to create two leading independent day schools in north London. Alleyn’s is south London’s finest coeducational day school, consistently placed within the top London schools for academic achievement and winner of the Independent Coeducational School of the Year Award 2025. Cognita’s flagship London schools, North Bridge House Regent’s Park and North Bridge House Hampstead, form part of the new Alleyn’s Schools Group. Alleyn’s Regent’s Park opened in September 2025 and Alleyn’s Hampstead opened in September 2026. Alleyn's Regent's Park is located in a historic, former convent on the edge of Regent's Park and currently educates children aged 3 to 11. The school prepares pupils for 11+ and introduced a new Pre-Reception class in September 2026. The school draws pupils from across north London from Finchley to Chelsea and Wembley to Hackney and is very well connected with Camden Town on the northern line, which is just a five-minute walk away. The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced School Nurse to join our fantastic team.

About Cognita:

Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 90 schools in 20 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 100,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, "Thrive in a rapidly evolving world".

About the Role:

We are seeking a compassionate, skilled, and proactive School Nurse to join our team and play a vital role in supporting the health, safety, and wellbeing of our school community. Working closely with pupils, staff, parents, and external healthcare professionals, the successful candidate will provide high-quality medical care, first aid, and health advice, while promoting a positive culture of wellbeing across the school. Responsibilities include responding to medical incidents and emergencies, maintaining accurate medical records, managing medical supplies and medications, supporting school trips and activities with appropriate risk assessments and first aid provision, and ensuring compliance with health, safety, safeguarding, and data protection requirements. The School Nurse will also work collaboratively with pastoral and safeguarding teams to ensure the best outcomes for pupils, maintain high standards within the medical room, and undertake ongoing professional development to uphold professional registration and best practice.

This is a term time role +1 week (minimum).

Who We Are Looking For:

We are looking for a qualified and caring Registered General Nurse (RGN) or Registered Children’s Nurse (RCN) with current NMC registration and a valid First Aid qualification, including Paediatric First Aid. The ideal candidate will have previous school nursing experience, or at least two years’ post-registration experience in a paediatric, adolescent, or educational setting, alongside excellent clinical knowledge and the ability to confidently assess and respond to a wide range of health needs and medical emergencies. You will be an empathetic and resilient professional with strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building positive relationships with pupils, parents, staff, and external healthcare professionals. Highly organised and detail‑oriented, you will be able to manage a busy workload, maintain accurate and confidential records, and work effectively with healthcare management systems. A thorough understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality, and data protection is essential, as is a genuine passion for supporting the health, wellbeing, and development of young people. Above all, we are seeking a proactive, adaptable team player who remains calm under pressure and is committed to delivering the highest standards of care and service.

Benefits at Cognita:

• Competitive salary depending upon qualifications and experience
• Enrolment in our company pension scheme
• Free lunch provided during Term Time
• School holidays and public holidays
• School fee discount
• Exclusive third-party discounts
• Ongoing professional development

Cognita Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check. Our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy is available on the school website. Details on Recruitment of Ex-Offenders is included within the Application Guidance.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.