Job Description

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The King's School, Canterbury
30/05/2025


School Nurse


The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.


Job details

Salary

Band 6 DOE

Contractual hours

25

Basis

Part Time

Job category/type

Nursing

Date posted

15/05/2025

Job reference

VAC00512




25 hours per
week, Term Time only



Are you a caring and qualified nurse
looking for a rewarding role in a school setting? Join our
school community as a Nurse to play a vital role in ensuring the
well-being of our students. This is a fantastic opportunity to
make a positive impact on the health and happiness of young
minds.



The successful candidate will work within a
multidisciplinary team at the King's School Canterbury Health
Centre. Shadow shifts will be arranged to allow for induction to
the role.



Reporting to the Senior Nurse/Health Centre
Manager, key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Providing medical services to all pupils and in addition members
of staff and any school visitors on site if the need arises.
Ensuring availability for pupil consultations over the 24-hour
period; Providing confidential support to pupils and staff and
other health advice as appropriate; Promoting health education
throughout the school population; Providing and offering
education on sexual health matters; Maintaining accurate,
confidential and contemporaneous medical records.



This role would be suitable for a qualified
experienced Nurse.


The King's
School offers an extensive rewards package,
including:
Gold membership at The King's School Sports Centre Enhanced employer pension contributions up to 10% Employee Assistance Programme Life Assurance Cycle to Work Scheme Free meals during term time In house training and CPD opportunities




For further information and to apply
Current
Job Vacancies - The King's School, Canterbury Applications are invited as soon as possible. The
post may close early if a suitable candidate is
appointed.


The King's
School 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 and the Disclosure and Barring Service. The
School will also carry out an online search of all shortlisted
candidates.


All offers of
employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and
where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
School Nurse