School Nurse. Job in London Education & Training Jobs

Cognita Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in London is seeking a dedicated Health and Wellbeing Coordinator to oversee the medical needs of students and staff. The ideal candidate will hold a professional Nursing qualification and have experience in a healthcare setting with children. This full-time role involves ensuring a safe environment through effective communication and health promotions. Benefits include competitive salary, pension, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary depending upon qualifications

Aviva Pension

Free lunch provided during Term Time

School holidays and public holidays / Holiday Allowance

School fee discount

Exclusive third-party discounts

Professional Development

Qualifications

• Must hold a professional Nursing qualification.
• Experience working with children within a healthcare environment.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Attend to the medical needs of students and staff.
• Ensure first aid and medical approach is up to date.
• Work closely with parents and staff to ensure health and safety.

Job description

About the School

North Bridge House Senior School is an independent, co-educational establishment which is a proud member of Cognita. North Bridge House Senior School offers a supportive and nurturing environment where pupils feel secure and are set challenges that enable them to meet or exceed expectations. There are currently just over 450 Year 7-11 pupils on roll.

We strive towards individual academic success by encouraging self-discipline and through a diverse curriculum that challenges pupils and develops enquiring minds.

About Cognita

Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 100+ schools in 20 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 95,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, thrive in a rapidly evolving world.

At Cognita, we know every student is unique. We nurture their distinct personalities and strengths. We support them academically, socially, and emotionally, wherever they are in the world, wherever they’re starting from. And each and every one of our schools is unique too. We protect what’s special about them, while offering them rich knowledge, opportunities, and best practices. And they get to be part of something bigger. We open their classrooms to the collective wisdom of over 100 schools in 20 countries, ensuring every child gets an education that’s, quite literally, world class. It’s an individual approach that empowers every school, teacher and student to focus on what they do best and thrive.

About the role

Successful candidate will be responsible for attending to the medical needs of students and staff as well as recordkeeping. They will also need to ensure that first aid, medical training and approach is up to date, in line with current medical advice. The successful candidate will be working closely with parents, staff and students to ensure a safe and healthy environment, including aspects of eating, hygiene, mental health, notification of outbreaks and health promotions. The successful candidate will also comply with safeguarding policies, procedures and the code of conduct while demonstrating personal commitment to safeguarding and wellbeing.

This is a permanent, full-time role.

To view our Role Profile, please note the role profile is available from the school.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for an individual with a passion for supporting students’ and staff’s wellbeing alike. The successful candidate must hold a professional Nursing qualification, must be able to work and communicate effectively with students and staff alike and must have experience working with children within a healthcare environment.

Benefits at Cognita

• Competitive salary depending upon qualifications and experience
• Aviva Pension
• Free lunch provided during Term Time
• School holidays and public holidays / Holiday Allowance
• School fee discount
• Exclusive third-party discounts
• Professional Development

How to Apply

Complete this application before the closing date. The Closing Date for Applications is: Sunday 14th September 2025.

Cognita Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check. Our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy is available on the school website. Details on Recruitment of Ex-Offenders is included within the Application Guidance.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.

Early applications are encouraged, we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to closing date for the right applicant.