School Nurse & First Aid Lead (Secondary)

Teach Now Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Teach Now Limited is seeking a calm and reliable School Nurse or First Aider to provide day-to-day medical support for pupils aged 11–18 at a Hertfordshire secondary school. The role includes incident recording, medication procedures, safeguarding adherence, and collaboration with pastoral staff and families.

The ideal candidate holds a current first aid qualification and relevant experience with children. A three-day first aid qualification is preferred; DBS checks and safeguarding compliance

Qualifications

• Current first aid qualification appropriate to the duties.
• Experience supporting pupils or young people.
• DBS and safeguarding checks required.

Responsibilities

• Provide first aid and wellbeing support to pupils throughout the school day.
• Assess minor injuries and illnesses and provide care within your training.
• Respond to emergencies and escalate concerns when required.
• Support pupils with medical needs in line with individual care plans.
• Contact parents or carers where appropriate.
• Maintain accurate, confidential medical and incident records.
• Keep the medical room organised, clean and appropriately stocked.

Skills

First aid

Record-keeping

Safeguarding

Children/young people support

Communication with parents

Education

First aid qualification

Job description

Teach Now Limited is seeking a calm and reliable School Nurse or First Aider to provide day-to-day medical support for pupils aged 11–18 at a Hertfordshire secondary school. The role includes incident recording, medication procedures, safeguarding adherence, and collaboration with pastoral staff and families.

The ideal candidate holds a current first aid qualification and relevant experience with children. A three-day first aid qualification is preferred; DBS checks and safeguarding compliance