School Nurse Maternity Cover

Nurse Seekers; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent school in London is seeking a dedicated School Nurse to provide healthcare support on a maternity cover basis. The ideal candidate will be NMC-registered and have a minimum of 2 years' experience. Responsibilities include treating injuries, managing medication, and liaising with parents and healthcare providers. This full-time term-time position offers competitive salary and benefits including gym access and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Full-time, term-time only

Complimentary meals during term time

Free use of on-site gym

Workplace Pension Scheme

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years post-registration experience.
• Calm under pressure with a reassuring and professional manner.

Responsibilities

• Treating minor injuries and managing chronic conditions.
• Administering and managing medication safely.
• Maintaining up-to-date student medical records.
• Supporting safeguarding and pastoral initiatives.
• Liaising with parents, GPs, and external healthcare providers.
• Participating in health promotion and emergency readiness training.
• Being part of the on-call rota for overnight and weekend support.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

IT skills

Wound care

Safeguarding

Health education

Education

NMC-registration (RGN or RSCN)

Job description

Overview

School Nurse (Maternity Cover) London

Nurse Seekers are proud to be recruiting on behalf of a leading independent sixth form and private school in central London. The School is seeking a dedicated, compassionate School Nurse to provide vital healthcare support on a maternity cover basis from September 2025.

What s on Offer

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Full-time, term-time only contract
• Complimentary meals during term time
• Free use of on-site gym
• Workplace Pension Scheme
• A supportive and collaborative work environment

The Role

The Role:

Key duties include:

• Treating minor injuries and managing chronic conditions
• Administering and managing medication safely
• Maintaining up-to-date student medical records
• Supporting safeguarding and pastoral initiatives
• Liaising with parents, GPs, and external healthcare providers
• Participating in health promotion and emergency readiness training
• Being part of the on-call rota for overnight and weekend support

About You

• NMC-registered (RGN or RSCN)
• Minimum 2 years post-registration experience
• Excellent communication, organisation, and IT skills
• Calm under pressure, with a reassuring and professional manner
• Confident in wound care, safeguarding, and health education

Apply Today

If you're an experienced nurse looking for a rewarding role in a vibrant educational setting, we d love to hear from you.
Apply now or contact Nurse Seekers on (phone number removed) for more information.