Eltham College - School Nurse (Senior School)

South East London
Eltham College
Full-time | Term Time

Summary

This is an exciting opportunity for a School Nurse to work in collaboration with the Senior Nurse and the Deputy Head Pastoral to uphold an environment that promotes physical and mental health.

Detail

Job Title: School Nurse (Eltham College Senior School)

Hours of Work: Full time, hours to be discussed at interview (37.5 hours per week excluding a 30-minute unpaid break). Term time (35 weeks) plus 3 weeks during Eltham College school holidays. See full term dates here. This equates to 84% part time percentage

Reports to: Senior Nurse (Senior School)

Salary: Eltham College Salary Scale, up to the equivalent of NHS Band 6, depending on experience and pro-rated to reflect the reduced working weeks pattern

The Headmaster and CEO and the Acting Headmaster of Eltham College Family of Schools, is seeking to appoint a School Nurse (Senior School). We’re looking for a qualified nurse to join our Senior School team in a term-time role (35 + 3 weeks) which offers challenge, autonomy, CPD, supervision & revalidation support and where you can make real impact. This is based in the senior school’s purpose-built Foxbury Centre within Eltham College’s 60+ acre grounds. This is ideal for A&E, GP or newly qualified nurses. There are no shifts, no night duties, allowing better work-life balance without compromising on clinical edge.

The role requires working in collaboration with the Senior Nurse (Senior School), the Deputy Head Pastoral, school staff, students and parents, the postholder will continue to uphold an environment that promotes physical and mental health; as well as responding to individual social and emotional needs of students within the Senior School.

A highly competitive salary is available (equivalent to NHS band 6 FTE), together with a clear programme of staff development.

Application closing date: 8am, Monday 9 June 2025

Interviews to take place week commencing 16 June 2025

Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and Eltham College reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.

We welcome applications from all parts of our community as we aspire to attract staff that match the social and cultural diversity of our student intake. Candidates will be assessed against relevant criteria only (i.e. skills, qualifications, abilities, experience).

Eltham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants undergo enhanced child protection screening relevant to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS.