Edgbaston High School for Girls - School Nurse (Prep)

West Midlands
Edgbaston High School for Girls
Part-time | Term Time

Summary

We are seeking a School Nurse to work in our Prep School from September.

Detail

At Edgbaston High School we pride ourselves in the excellent care given to our girls, and our School Nurse is integral to this. The ideal candidate for this role will be a registered Nurse with a kind, caring nature and meticulous attention to detail. They will have experience of working in paediatrics, in particular administering medication and first aid to children on an ad hoc basis as well as to those with chronic and complex medical conditions.

Hours of work: 32.5 hours per week during term time + 2 days during school holidays (Monday – Friday, 8.30am – 4:00pm with 1 hour unpaid lunchbreak)

Skills and Qualifications:

Nursing qualification
Registered Nurse
Minimum of 5 years' experience as a nurse, preferably in a school setting
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectively with children, parents, and staff members
Knowledge of primary healthcare practices and regulatory requirements
Competent IT skills
Sound understanding of safeguarding principles

Values and Attitudes

Compassionate and caring attitude towards pupils' well-being
Commitment to promoting health education within the school community
Respect for diversity and inclusivity among students and staff members
Naturally demonstrate a ‘can do’ helpful attitude

Every employee at EHS is a valued member of the team, and staff wellbeing is important. Employee benefits include a generous employer pension; remission on school fees; free on-site parking; use of the gym and pool; training opportunities; delicious lunches prepared by our onsite catering team; access to the Birmingham Botanical Gardens for employees and their families; and access to an Employee Assistance Programme.

Applications, addressed to Mrs Nina Hobson (Head of Prep), must include a completed school application form and a covering letter. Please submit these to the HR & Compliance Officer, Ms Corinna Gregory: recruitment@edgbastonhigh.co.uk. Applications with a CV alone will be rejected (as per the requirements of safer recruitment).

Closing date is 21st July, and interviews will take place shortly after this.

To comply with KCSIE, Edgbaston High School for Girls is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, online checks and Disclosure and Barring Services.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children."

Edgbaston High School is an equal opportunities employer.