School Nurse
Cranleigh School · Direct employer
School Nurse
We are looking for a caring, approachable, and professional Registered General Nurse to join our dedicated Medical Centre team. This is a part-time position (20 hours/week). This role offers a uniquely rewarding environment where you can deliver exceptional care, promote lifelong health, and support the emotional and physical wellbeing of our pupils and staff.
What you'll be doing
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Clinical Care & Response: Manage day-to-day medical needs, deliver first aid, respond to emergencies, carry out new pupil medicals, and safely administer medications
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Health & Wellbeing Education: Develop tailored healthcare plans for pupils with ongoing conditions and deliver engaging, age-appropriate health education (covering topics such as asthma, diabetes, and sports injuries).
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Pastoral & Safeguarding Support: Collaborate closely with house staff, parents, GPs, and safeguarding teams to protect and promote pupil welfare.
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Medical Administration: Maintain accurate, confidential records on the NHS EMIS web system, manage medical supplies, and support health screening or immunisation programmes
About the Team
You will be part of the Medical Centre team, working alongside other clinical and pastoral staff to support pupil health across the school. The team collaborates with house staff, external healthcare providers and families to ensure continuity of care
What we offer
Enjoy a supportive working culture alongside exceptional benefits:
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Meals during term time
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Pension
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Use of sports and fitness facilities
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School fee remission (subject to eligibility)
Cranleigh offers a supportive community environment and also a wide range of benefits.
For further details about the role and to apply, please visit our website.
Candidates are requested to submit a brief letter of application (no more than one side of A4), together with the online application and supported by a full CV (via the ‘Apply now’ button on the website) as soon as possible and no later than 17:00 pm 17th August. Applications are considered as they are received and therefore the vacancy may close sooner than advertised.
Cranleigh School recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.
All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post holder will be subject to a DBS check.
Application opens at the source listing. Free for jobseekers.