Job Description

Required for November 2025 or sooner



We are looking to recruit a Lead Nurse to lead the running of the medical centre and provide and promote health care to all pupils at Queenswood. This is a permanent contract, working full-time for 37.5 hours per week, during term time only.



The successful applicant will be RGN Qualified & a member of the NMC or similar organisation. Experience of health education is an essential part of this role, as well as being able to work both independently and as part of a small team. Practice nurse/School nurse experience would be beneficial.



Queenswood is a GSA, BSA, HMC Boarding and Day School for approximately 450 girls aged 11-18, set in beautiful Hertfordshire countryside close to London.



Our benefits package includes a generous and flexible pension scheme, free lunch and refreshments, ample parking, fee remission, use of school grounds and facilities, etc.



Full time equivalent salary range is 41,000 - 43,000 per annum.



Term time only salary range is 30,000 - 32,000 per annum.



Closing date: 9am on 3 September 2025.



Interview date: week beginning 8 September 2025.



Queenswood is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and all applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including enhanced clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service and checks with past employers.



This role carries a high level of safeguarding responsibilities. Full safeguarding checks will be carried out on the successful applicant. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.