Lead School Nurse
| Posting date: | 11 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £41,000 to £43,000 per year, pro rata |
| Additional salary information: | Actual salary in the range of £30,000 - £32,000 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 September 2025 |
| Location: | AL9 6NS |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Queenswood School |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Company Overview
Queenswood School is an esteemed independent boarding and day school for girls aged 11-18, dedicated to providing a nurturing and empowering environment that fosters academic excellence and personal growth.
Job Summary
We are seeking a Lead Nurse to join our team at Queenswood. This pivotal role involves leading the running of the medical centre and overseeing the health and wellbeing of our students, ensuring they receive the highest standard of care in a supportive educational setting.
This is a Full-time, Permanent role, working term time only (34 weeks per year).
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the school nursing team to provide comprehensive health services to students.
- Conduct health assessments and develop individualised care plans for students.
- Provide first aid and emergency care as needed, ensuring a safe environment.
- Collaborate with parents, teachers, and healthcare professionals to support student health needs.
- Promote health education and wellness initiatives within the school community.
- Maintain accurate medical records and ensure compliance with health regulations.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid nursing license in the UK.
- Experience in paediatric or adolescent healthcare is preferred.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage a small team effectively.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a school environment.
If you are passionate about promoting student health and wellbeing in an educational setting, we invite you to apply for this rewarding position at Queenswood!
Queenswood is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and all applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service
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.
For further details and to apply please go to www.queenswood.org/vacancies.
Closing date: 9am on 3rd September 2025
Interview date: week beginning 8th September 2025
Full time equivalent salary range is £41,000 – £43,000 per annum.
Term time only salary range is £30,000 – £32,000 per annum
Queenswood School is an esteemed independent boarding and day school for girls aged 11-18, dedicated to providing a nurturing and empowering environment that fosters academic excellence and personal growth.
Job Summary
We are seeking a Lead Nurse to join our team at Queenswood. This pivotal role involves leading the running of the medical centre and overseeing the health and wellbeing of our students, ensuring they receive the highest standard of care in a supportive educational setting.
This is a Full-time, Permanent role, working term time only (34 weeks per year).
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the school nursing team to provide comprehensive health services to students.
- Conduct health assessments and develop individualised care plans for students.
- Provide first aid and emergency care as needed, ensuring a safe environment.
- Collaborate with parents, teachers, and healthcare professionals to support student health needs.
- Promote health education and wellness initiatives within the school community.
- Maintain accurate medical records and ensure compliance with health regulations.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid nursing license in the UK.
- Experience in paediatric or adolescent healthcare is preferred.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage a small team effectively.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a school environment.
If you are passionate about promoting student health and wellbeing in an educational setting, we invite you to apply for this rewarding position at Queenswood!
Queenswood is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and all applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service
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.
For further details and to apply please go to www.queenswood.org/vacancies.
Closing date: 9am on 3rd September 2025
Interview date: week beginning 8th September 2025
Full time equivalent salary range is £41,000 – £43,000 per annum.
Term time only salary range is £30,000 – £32,000 per annum