School Nurse - Independent School

TBA; Swindon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading independent school in Wiltshire is seeking a caring School Nurse to provide excellent pastoral and medical care to pupils. The role can be full or part-time, starting in January 2026, requiring experience in pediatrics and the ability to handle chronic medical conditions. Interested candidates should send their CV to the hiring contact.

Qualifications

• Experience in paediatrics, including administering medication and providing first aid to children.
• Ability to work with pupils with chronic and complex medical conditions.
• Willingness to undergo safeguarding checks and enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral and medical care to pupils.
• Administer medication and provide first aid to children.
• Contribute to safeguarding and welfare of pupils.

Job description

Overview

School: Independent Prep School

Role: School Nurse

Start Date: January 2026

Location: Swindon

Contract Term: Permanent (Part Time or Full Time)

Salary: Competitive

A leading independent school in Wiltshire (close to Swindon) is seeking a caring and nurturing Nurse to provide excellent pastoral and medical care to the pupils. The role can be full or part time and is permanent from January 2026.

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral and medical care to pupils.
• Administer medication and provide first aid to children on an ad hoc basis, as well as to those with chronic and complex medical conditions.
• Contribute to safeguarding and welfare of pupils in a school environment.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience in paediatrics, including administering medication and providing first aid to children.
• Ability to work with pupils with chronic and complex medical conditions.
• Willingness to undergo safeguarding checks, reference checks with previous employers, and an enhanced DBS check.

If you have a passion for providing expert care and would like to help out at an excellent and caring independent school in Wiltshire (not far from Swindon), please send your CV to Miranda or contact her for more information.

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