Job Description

School Nurse (Maternity Cover - Fixed Term Contract)

Location:

St Christopher School, Barrington Road, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 3JZ

Contract:

Maternity Cover (Fixed Term)

Closing Date:

9.00am, Wednesday 20 August 2025

Interview Date:

Wednesday 3 September 2025

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Registered Nurse (RGN) to lead our on-site Health Service. This vital role supports the wellbeing of students through expert clinical care, health education, and pastoral support. From managing care plans and supporting mental health to promoting healthy lifestyles, you will play a central part in our inclusive and nurturing school community.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine impact within a caring and supportive environment.

Line Management Responsibility

This role will have no line management responsibility but is supported by the Inclusion Administration Team and First Aiders. The role will report to the Inclusion Strategy Lead.

Qualifications, Training and Experience

Up-to-date registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). Completion of the appropriate number of relevant study days for NMC revalidation. Ability to stay up to date with new techniques in identified specialist areas. Experience in writing clear health plans, incident reports, and policy documents. Appreciation of children's specific needs and a desire to play an active role within the life of the School. Knowledge of or experience with children's and young people's mental health issues. Experience of working as a nurse in the education sector, or a willingness to learn about the sector. Recent safeguarding training to Level 3, or willingness to undertake the required training. First Aid at Work Certificate, or willingness to complete this training. Experience using ISAMS or similar data management programmes.

Let's Work Together

Piqued your interest? We thought so.

Apply for this role at https://www.stchris.co.uk/work-for-usTo apply, please complete an application form (we do not accept CVs as an educational institution) and submit this, together with a covering letter, to the People Team at: hr@stchris.co.uk

Please also complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form, which will be immediately detached from your application.

Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities

St Chris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants will be subject to child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

St Chris is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity, and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Work Location: In person