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School Nurse - Band 5

Start date: 1st September 2026

Salary: £20,166.70 per annum actual salary, FTE £32,294.54 per annum

Working hours: 34 weeks per year plus INSET days

Monday 08:00 - 18:00

Tuesday 08:00 - 18:00

Wednesday 08:00 - 18:00

Plus 6 Saturdays per year 08:30 - 12:30

Application deadline: 17th July 2026 Midnight

Early applications are encouraged and the School reserves the right to interview before the closing date in order to secure the right appointment

Overview of the Role:

To provide a clinically effective, high-quality service of nursing care to pupils and first aid care to the school community. The post holder is expected to work in partnership with pupils, parents, School personnel, GPs and other appropriate agencies to carry out health surveillance, health promotion and other public health initiatives and will ideally be experienced in working at NHS Band 6.

This position requires excellent communication and team working skills.

Responsibilities:

Professional

• To practice at all times within the Nursing and Midwifery (NMC) Code of Professional
• Conduct and be conversant with the Scope of Professional Practice and other NMC advisory papers.
• Maintain Registered Nurse status and adhere to the requirements of PREP.
• Operate under the guidance of best practice, as dictated by local and national policies, including child protection.
• To use evidence based practice to maintain a high level of nursing care for pupils.
• To ensure that a code of confidentiality is adhered to.
• To contribute to the smooth and efficient running of the Health Centre under the direction of the nurse manager.
• To assist with development of projects, policies and protocols relevant to health.

Nursing

• To provide a high standard of service within NMC guidelines to pupils, staff and visitors.
• To deliver first aid and emergency care as necessary.
• To assist senior nurses in the development and delivery of nurse-run clinics.
• To provide confidential advice and support to pupils, including referral and/or signpost to alternate services that may be of assistance to pupils.
• With guidance, ensure care plans are written for those pupils with medical needs and ensure that this information is disseminated among appropriate staff.
• Under the direction of the Senior Nurse, assess, implement and evaluate in-patient care of pupils admitted to the Sanatorium.
• To provide support to the MO during clinic times, under their direction.
• To carry out child and adolescent surveillance programmes in conjunction with the rest of the nursing team.
• To follow directions on immunisation procedures relevant to the school population and individuals.
• To operate procedures for the control of infectious diseases and to practice within Universal Precautions.
• To hold and issue medications to pupils, maintaining safe storage usage and disposal.
• To organise doctors’ surgeries, including advising pupils to attend and referring to MO as appropriate.
• To arrange for boarding pupils to attend any medical, dental or other health appointments as necessary.
• To maintain treatment room stock, hygiene and tidiness.
• To assist in the maintenance and restocking of the Schools’ first aid kits
• To assist in the training/updating of boarding staff regarding school medicine policy and other health related policies

Health Promotions

• To promote health education throughout the school utilising opportunities to deliver information to pupils/staff.
• To keep up-to-date with current health promotion initiatives.
• To ensure the provision of and access to a range of publicity materials on issues relating to pupil health.

Administrative

• To ensure appropriate paperwork and records, following NMC Code, are completed.
• To keep nursing records to a high standard ensuring the accurate and rapid retrieval of information.
• To participate in audits as required.
• To record dispensing of drugs following drug protocol.
• To maintain accurate records of pupils that self-administer medicine.
• To maintain general office procedures.

Health and Safety

• To have an awareness of health and safety issues within the school affecting staff, children or the environment.

Liaison

• To communicate to the Senior Nurse areas of concern/for development
• To liaise with school nurses and other practitioners to facilitate national programmes e.g. immunisations.
• To work closely with other members of the Health Centre team to ensure seamless and continuous care.
• To liaise with members of staff and parents regarding pupils’ health and wellbeing.
• To attend meetings as required.

Person specification

Knowledge/qualifications:

Essential

• Registered Nurse, evidence of professional updating

Desirable

• Knowledge and experience of providing first aid and the care of children with chronic illnesses

Personal circumstances

Essential

• Able to work the necessary shifts to meet the needs of the service

Skills and Abilities/Experience

Essential

• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing in an effective way
• Ability to work under direction of Senior Staff as well as own initiative
• To be flexible in approach and contribute fully within a team environment
• Basic IT skills

Desirable

• Experience at working at NHS Band 6
• Counselling skills
• Knowledge of Child Protection Procedures
• Sports Injury Management
• Previous experience of working with children
• A&E experience

Motivation

• A committed interest in working with school aged children and young people and in providing a professional and caring service to the school.

Culford School is a boarding and day school for over 850 children aged 1 to 18, set in 480 acres of beautiful Suffolk parkland, with an 18th century grade II mansion at its centre and three separate schools: the Pre-Prep & Nursery (ages 1 to 7); the Prep (ages 7 to 13); and the Senior School (ages 13 to 18).

We believe in educating the whole person to deliver a well-rounded, fulfilled individual with excellent academic results. Everything we do is informed by our firm belief that learning should be challenging, enriching and fun. Culford is a Christian school with a Methodist tradition. We see education as a transformational process that guides pupils towards academic success, clear moral values, and the development of leadership and a readiness for the world of adulthood.

The purpose-built Health Centre has a six bedded Sanatorium which is utilised when pupils require isolation from the boarding houses due to ill health. The Health Centre is staffed by a team which includes nurses, HCA’s and an Administrator, in addition a local GP provides support as the School Medical Officer. There are two GP clinics held each week in addition to drop-in clinics led by the nurse throughout the day. The school counsellor’s holds sessions twice a week at the Health Centre. The school also utilises the services of a local clinical psychologist as needed.

Safeguarding

Culford 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 a child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Flexibility and Variation:

This job description outlines the role as it stands at the date shown. Culford School periodically reviews job descriptions to ensure they remain accurate and relevant. Changes may be made following consultation with the post holder. While the aim is to agree on reasonable changes, the School reserves the right to change the job description following consultation.

All appointments are subject to pre-employment checks to meet vetting and barring requirements. For more information about that process please refer to the application form.

As an equal opportunities employer, Culford School is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join Culford School.

Culford School puts at the centre of its operation the safeguarding of the pupils of the school. There is a commitment to keep safeguarding at the forefront of every employee and volunteer’s mind. We encourage a culture of challenge, not just to act when there is a need, but also in the way we think to ensure the risks of harm to the pupils’ individual welfare are minimised.

Job applicants will undergo appropriate child protection screening and be subject to checks with previous employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Successful applicants must complete mandatory pre-employment training in safeguarding and other key areas before the commencement of employment.

Culford School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out, references will be sought and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies.

We comply with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) code of practice and have a written policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders, both of which are available on request. As you have been shortlisted, you are required to declare any relevant convictions, adult cautions or other matters which may affect your suitability to work with children. As a result of amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (exceptions order 1975) in 2013 and 2020, some minor offences are now protected (filtered) and should not be disclosed to potential employers, and employers cannot take these offences into account.

If you are unsure whether you need to disclose criminal information, you should seek legal advice or you may wish to contact Nacro or Unlock for impartial advice. There is more information on filtering and protected offences on the Ministry of Justice website.

Nacro - https://www.nacro.org.uk/criminal-record-support-service/ or phone 0300 123 1999

Pay: £20,166.70 per year

Benefits:

• Canteen
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free fitness classes
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Experience:

• Nursing: 2 years (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person