School Nurse (Maternity cover)

St Edward's School; England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in England is seeking a compassionate School Nurse for maternity cover. The role involves providing health support to students, managing medications, and collaborating with medical staff. Applicants should be registered nurses with strong clinical and communication skills. This is a temporary, term-time position, allowing for rewarding interaction with young individuals in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Current NMC registration.
• Post-registration experience in a relevant setting.
• Experience in paediatrics, A&E, community nursing, or adolescent health.

Responsibilities

• Deliver first aid and emergency care to pupils.
• Develop healthcare plans for chronic conditions.
• Provide medical cover at sports fixtures.
• Support pastoral and medical roles in boarding houses.
• Promote health awareness among staff.

Skills

Clinical skills

Strong communication

Empathy

Education

Registered Nurse (Adult or Child)

Job description

Overview

School Nurse (Maternity cover)

Salary: In line with NHS Agenda for Change Band Six

Contract: Temporary, term-time only maternity cover (up to 12 months)

Hours: 36 hours per week, annualised across term-time (34 weeks per year plus 5.6 weeks’ holiday)

Are you a skilled and compassionate nurse looking to make a real difference in young people’s lives? St Edward’s is seeking a dedicated School Nurse to join our team for maternity cover from January 2026.

This is a rewarding opportunity for an experienced registered nurse to bring your clinical expertise into a welcoming and professional educational environment. You will play a vital role in supporting our pupils’ health and wellbeing, providing direct care, managing medications, promoting health education, and collaborating closely with colleagues, parents, and healthcare providers. You’ll enjoy term-time working while making a tangible impact on the wellbeing of our students.

Key responsibilities

• Delivering first aid, emergency care, and ongoing health support to pupils.
• Developing and managing healthcare plans for pupils with chronic conditions.
• Providing medical cover at sports fixtures and school trips.
• Playing an active pastoral and medical role within boarding houses.
• Promoting health awareness and providing training to staff.

The post is based on 36 hours per week, worked across a rota of shifts that are published in advance each term.

About you

We are seeking a Registered Nurse (Adult or Child) with current NMC registration and post-registration experience in a relevant setting (such as paediatrics, A&E, community nursing, or adolescent health). You should have excellent clinical skills, strong communication abilities, and a flexible, empathetic approach.

This is a varied, fulfilling role in a supportive school environment, well-suited to nurses who enjoy working independently while also being part of a dedicated team.

Application details

For further details and to apply please click the apply button.

The closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 13 October 2025.

Please note that previous applicants for positions at our Health Centre need not reapply.

St Edward’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we aim to create and maintain a safe environment for our pupils, where they feel respected and supported. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to become familiar with our policies and procedures for child protection and security. All staff are required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

St Edward’s School is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on age, race, sex, religion, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic. Please see our Equal Opportunities & Dignity at Work policy on our website for further details.