School Nurse

Careerline Ltd; Sindlesham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Careerline Ltd is seeking a compassionate School Nurse for a co-educational independent school in Wokingham, Berkshire. This is a part-time, term-time role offering 15 hours per week, ideally 2pm–5pm, with a September 2026 start. A 30-hour interim position is available for about 8 weeks starting September.

The post involves first aid, medical care and pastoral support for pupils aged 3 months to 18 years, including boarders and day pupils, within a busy Medical Centre.

Qualifications

• Nurse with 3–5 years experience in A&E or as practice nurse.
• Band 6 level clinical experience.
• Able to work term-time only and part-time hours.

Responsibilities

• Providing first aid, emergency treatment and day-to-day nursing care.
• Supporting pupils with long-term medical conditions and individual healthcare plans.
• Administering medication and maintaining accurate medical records.
• Promoting health, wellbeing and emotional welfare of pupils.
• Liaising with parents, school staff and external healthcare professionals.
• Maintaining medical supplies, First Aid resources and clinical records.
• Supporting health needs of both day and boarding pupils.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Team player

A&E nursing

Complex cases handling

Job description

School Nurses – Wokingham, Berkshire

Interim and /or Permanent

30 or 15 hrs per week term time only

Competitive pay (band 6 equivalent)

Our client is a co-educational, independent school, housed in a Victorian mansion and set in 125 acres of wood and parkland. They have 800+ students between the ages of 3 months and 18 years registered here (day students and boarders from age 11+)

They currently have a vacancy for a part time School Nurse. They are seeking to appoint a compassionate and enthusiastic School Nurse to join their dedicated Medical Centre team. This permanent, term-time only role is available for 15 hours per week (ideally 2pm-5pm). Starting - September 2026. They also have an interim role starting September for approx. 8 weeks @ 30 hrs per week.

Working within a busy and supportive Medical Centre, you will provide high-quality nursing care and pastoral support to children and young people aged 3 months to 18 years, including both day pupils and boarders. The Medical Centre plays a vital role within the school community, providing first aid, emergency care, ongoing management of medical conditions and emotional support for pupils, as well as assistance to staff. Duties include:

• Providing first aid, emergency treatment and day-to-day nursing care.
• Supporting pupils with long-term medical conditions and individual healthcare plans.
• Administering medication and maintaining accurate medical records.
• Promoting the health, wellbeing and emotional welfare of pupils.
• Liaising with parents, school staff and external healthcare professionals.
• Maintaining medical supplies, First Aid resources and clinical records.
• Supporting the health needs of both day and boarding pupils.

The candidate should have:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Caring and professional approach
• The ability to work independently but also part of a team
• 3 - 5 years of nursing experience with in A& E or as a practice nurse (band 6)
• The ability to work on complex cases