School Nurse

Whitgift is one of Britain’s leading independent boarding and day schools for boys aged between 10 and 18 years, with approximately 1500 pupils and over one hundred boarding or flexi-boarding pupils. It is set in an attractive 48-acre parkland site in South Croydon enjoying excellent links to London, Surrey and the south coast.

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join our Medical Centre, providing high-quality clinical care to students, staff and visitors. Working as part of a dedicated team, the successful candidate will deliver first aid, emergency care and treatment for minor illness and injury, whilst supporting the physical and mental wellbeing of pupils and ensuring the safe and effective operation of the Medical Centre.

The role requires a confident healthcare professional who can work both independently and collaboratively, undertaking clinical assessments, managing medical conditions, maintaining accurate and confidential health records, administering medication and liaising effectively with parents, staff and external healthcare professionals. The successful candidate will also play an important role in health promotion, safeguarding, student welfare and supporting pupils to achieve their full potential through a coordinated approach to care.

We are open to considering flexible working arrangements, including job-share applications. Where successful applicants are appointed, then nurses who fulfil the role will be required to share regular hand over time between job-share partners to ensure coordination, planning and communication requirements are met. Saturday fixture cover may also be required.

In return, we offer a generous salary and benefits package, including a money purchase pension scheme (with Life Assurance), access to an Employee Discount Club, membership of a healthcare plan, discounted school fees for permanent posts within the Foundation, and a supportive working environment with opportunities for training and development.

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. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a short presentation and administrative assessment as part of the interview process.

To apply, please visit www.whitgift.co.uk/vacancies. For any queries, please telephone 02086889222 or email the Human Resources Department at SchoolHR@whitgift.co.uk

Whitgift School (part of the John Whitgift Foundation) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers, the Disclosure & Barring Service, online media checks and overseas checks.

All roles within the school involve contact with children and are therefore classed as regulated activity. Child protection and safeguarding are the responsibility of everyone who works or volunteers in our school. All staff must be committed to providing a safe environment for children and supporting the school’s safeguarding ethos.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants are required to declare all convictions and cautions, even those that are “spent” unless they are “protected” under the DBS filtering rules, to assess suitability to work with children. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to disclose information relevant to safeguarding prior to interview.

Pay: £32,318.00-£36,409.00 per year

Benefits:

– Discounted or free food

– Free parking

– On-site parking

Work Location: In person