School Nurse (Maternity cover)

TES FE News; Oxford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local education provider in Oxford is seeking a dedicated School Nurse for temporary maternity cover starting January 2026. The successful candidate will provide essential health support to pupils, manage healthcare plans, and promote health education within a supportive school environment. This position offers 36 hours of work per week during term time.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (Adult or Child) with experience in paediatrics, A&E, community nursing, or adolescent health.
• Excellent clinical skills and strong communication abilities are essential.
• An empathetic approach to support pupils' health and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Deliver first aid and ongoing health support to pupils.
• Develop and manage healthcare plans for pupils with chronic conditions.
• Provide medical cover at sports fixtures and school trips.
• Promote health awareness and provide training to staff.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication abilities

Empathy

Ability to work independently

Education

Current NMC registration

Post-registration experience in relevant setting

Job description

Overview

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.

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.

How to Apply

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

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