About the role
SCHOOL NURSE
Permanent / Part-time
Term time plus 1 week (36 weeks per year)
27.5 hours per week
Actual salary £21,828.16 p.a. (£36,711.00 FTE)
Required April 2025
St Albans Education Group (STAEG) is a group of vibrant schools supported by a diverse and enthusiastic community of staff, pupils, parents, alumni and friends. It is important that our staff reflect the diversity of our community, and we therefore welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders and sexual orientation, from all cultural backgrounds, and from those with disabilities.
Our welcoming independent school has a vacancy for a qualified Nurse with experience of working with children and young people to join our existing School Nursing team. The role will be based at the Senior School in the centre of St Albans, however as STAHS is part of the St Albans Education Group (STAEG), there may be occasions where you will be required to work at the STAHS Prep School in Wheathampstead or at a STAEG school.
The School Nurse is a key member of both the Wellbeing and Medical Centre teams. Also responsible for the provision of first aid and general medical care for both pupils and staff, the School Nurse is extensively involved in upholding the safeguarding at the school.
The role would ideally suit an adult or paediatric registered nurse who has experience working with adolescents and dealing with minor injuries, including sports injuries and also managing medical conditions such as diabetes, asthma and food allergies. Previous experience working in a school will be beneficial but not essential. The successful candidate will need to hold current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and have at least six months post registration experience.
This permanent position is offered on a part-time basis of 27.5 hours per week, term time plus 1 week (36 weeks per year). Working hours are 9.00am – 3.00pm five days per week with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break each day.
In return we offer:
- Continued Professional Development (CPD) opportunities
- An opportunity to join our warm, vibrant and ambitious independent day school set in the heart of St Albans, easily accessible to central and outer London
- Use of sports facilities, including gym (Conditions apply)
- An extensive benefits package; free lunches, generous pension scheme, free life assurance, subsidised private medical insurance
- Competitive salary
Closing date for applications is Thursday 20 March 2025
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 25 March 2025
School reserves the right to close the vacancy early should we feel able to appoint a suitable candidate, therefore please submit your application without delay.
The High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Registered Charity No: 311065
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