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Bennett Memorial Diocesan School; Stephill Bottom; On-site; GBP 13,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in England is seeking a school nurse to provide healthcare support for students. This role involves working closely with the pastoral team to promote the physical and mental health of all students, ensuring effective health care through assessment and intervention. Ideal candidates will have registered nurse qualifications and experience in similar roles. The position is part-time, term time only, with a commitment to student well-being and safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse qualifications required.
• Experience in school nursing or similar role preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the pastoral team.

Responsibilities

• Provide health care through assessment and intervention for students.
• Work with the pastoral team to support student health.
• Promote a healthy school environment.

Skills

Health assessment

Early intervention

Mental health support

Communication skills

Education

Registered Nurse qualifications

Job description

Overview

• Ref: KCC886-5464-170S
• Posted: 17/09/2025
• Pay: KR9 £12,413 pro rata (£32,933 full time equivalent)
• Start Date: November 2025
• App Close Date: 01/10/2025 at 09:00
• Interviews: To be confirmed on shortlisting

Advert

• Start date: November 2025
• Reports to: Deputy Headteacher, Behaviour and Welfare
• Working Hours: 16 hours a week, two days a week (Thursday - Friday) 8am-4.30pm (with 30 minutes unpaid for lunch) 39 weeks a year (term time plus inset days)
• Purpose of Role: To provide a school nursing service and work closely with the pastoral team to promote the physical and mental health of all students by providing effective and high quality early intervention alongside a preventative programme of advice and support. The school nurse supports student success by providing health care through assessment, intervention, and follow-up for all children within the school setting. The school nurse addresses the physical, mental, emotional, and social health needs of students and thereby supports their achievement, providing an immediate safety net for chronically ill students in addition to promoting a healthy school environment.

Thank you for your interest. Should you wish to visit the school informally or to discuss any aspect of the advertised post before applying, please email: [e-mail]

CVs cannot be accepted. Please complete and return our application form to [e-mail]

• Closing date: 1^st October 2025

Bennett Memorial Diocesan School is part of the Tenax Schools Trust. The Tenax Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and proactively model the school's values. All posts are subject to vetting checks and a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Information about the school

Situated in Tunbridge Wells, with excellent transport links to London, Bennett is a popular and over-subscribed academy with an enviable record of outstanding academic achievement over many years.

• A Church of England co-educational school with independent academy status
• 1,913 on roll including 412 in the Sixth Form
• Judged Outstanding in every area by Ofsted in 2023
• World Class School Quality Mark in 2021
• Outstanding GCSE and A Level results
• Excellent reputation; oversubscribed
• Priority places at the school are available for children of staff.

Job Contact Information

• Name: Mrs Karolina Seath, HR Manager
• Address: Culverden Down, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 9SH
• Telephone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]
• Fax: [phone]

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• How staff are looked after at Bennett
• Responsibilities and Qualifications

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Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you have read all the relevant information and documents provided by the school. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.