School Nurse

Teacheroo; ST Andrews; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization located in St Andrews is seeking a qualified School Nurse to provide medical care and support to students. The role involves collaborating with a small team to ensure the health and wellbeing of students, managing health needs, and providing emergency care when necessary. Ideal candidates will have a nursing qualification and a passion for supporting young people in their physical and mental health.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse qualified to provide medical care to school-aged children.
• Experience in a school environment or with young people preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support students' physical and mental health through nursing care.
• Provide emergency care and treatment for students.
• Implement care plans for students with specific health needs.
• Liaise with health teams for immunizations and medical concerns.

Skills

First Aid

Emergency Care

Patient Care

Education

Nursing qualification

Job description

Job Type: Contract

Job Sector: Health, Medicine

Region: Scotland

Location: The Pends, St Andrews, Fife

Salary: £17,398 per annum

Salary Description: £17,398 (based on £32,620 full-time equivalent rate)

Posted: 04/08/2025

Recruiter: Teacheroo

Job Ref: schooltalent/TP/16857/2001

About the Role:

Working at St Leonard's School Medical Centre in St Andrews offers a beautiful and unique working environment within a small friendly team led by the Lead School Nurse and supported by the Health Care and Medical Administrator.

The principal role of the School Nurse is to work as part of the medical team providing first-class medical care, information, and guidance to our pupils. You will support the Lead Nurse to oversee the work of the nursing team, ensuring resources are allocated appropriately and skills are used effectively, maintaining excellent standards of nursing care.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Supporting boarding students to help maintain optimal physical and mental health, providing appropriate nursing care when unwell, and playing a key pastoral role when required.
2. Provision of emergency care and first aid treatment for students, including organizing emergency appointments with other health specialists.
3. Day-to-day treatment and care of unwell or injured boarding students, creating and implementing care plans for students with specific health needs, and supporting non-qualified staff in delivering care safely and effectively.
4. Liaising with local public health teams regarding immunizations and other medical matters.
5. Supporting students with specific medical needs to lead full and active school lives.
6. Providing a safe space for students to voice concerns and signposting to other services as appropriate.

Closing date for applications is Monday, 11 August 2025, with the position starting from 21 August 2025.

About St Leonard's:

St Leonard's is a friendly, forward-looking independent coeducational boarding and day school situated on an historic campus in St Andrews. The school offers the International Baccalaureate curriculum for pupils aged 5 to 18, including all four IB programmes, and has a rich sporting heritage with achievements in golf, rugby, lacrosse, hockey, horse riding, and shooting.