School Nurse

Careerline; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent school in Edgbaston is seeking a dedicated School Nurse to enhance its medical provision. This full-time role emphasizes a holistic approach to student health, requiring proactive communication with pupils, staff, and families. The successful candidate will manage health promotion initiatives and work closely with the Sports Department on concussion services. With a commitment to professional development, this position offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on the wellbeing of students. Enjoy a supportive environment with benefits like a discount on school fees and access to gym facilities.

Benefits

Up to 60% discount on school fees

Defined Contribution pension

Free on-site parking

Free lunch

Use of gym facilities

Access to swimming pool

Qualifications

• Experience in managing health and wellbeing in a school environment.
• Proactive approach to health promotion and communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage effective health promotion and wellbeing for pupils.
• Liaise with the Sports Department for concussion services.
• Support planning of medical provision for co-curricular trips.

Skills

Holistic Health Management

Health Promotion

Communication Skills

Emotional Wellbeing Support

Education

Nursing Qualification

Job description

School Nurse - Edgbaston, Birmingham
Salary: Salary: £34,842 - £36,927 FTE dependent on experience (actual salary £28,431 - £30,133 per annum)
Full Time, Permanent
To start: 1st September 2025 (but preferably as soon as possible)

Our client, an independent school located in Edgbaston, have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and professional candidate to establish this post and further to develop medical provision for the school. The nursing role requires a holistic approach to physical and emotional wellbeing and the School Nurse will be expected to be proactive in the management of effective health promotion within the school by communicating with pupils, staff, families and the wider community, supporting all pupils' health and wellbeing needs, and providing preventative and early intervention strategies.

The role also requires close liaison with the school's Sports Department and oversight of their concussion service, as well as supporting the planning of medical provision for the wider programme of co-curricular trips. As the role develops, they are committed to investing in continuing professional development for the successful candidate further developing their strengths and priorities in post. This role will be part of the pastoral team and will report to the Senior Deputy Head (Pastoral).

Hours: 37 hours per week 8.15am to 4.15pm Monday to Thursday and 8.15am to 3.45pm Friday (with a 30-minute unpaid break every day) - some flexibility may be possible for the right candidate. Term time plus 7 days during school holidays

Salary: £34,842 - £36,927 FTE dependent on experience (actual salary £28,431 - £30,133 per annum)

Benefits: Up to 60% discount on school fees (subject to admission criteria), Defined Contribution pension, free on-site parking, free lunch, use of gym facilities and swimming pool

For full details, please apply online or call 01227 780888