School Nurse
Thornton College
Buckinghamshire
- New
- Salary:
- £29,969-£44,962 gross per annum [Pro rata =£24,206-£36,315] dependent upon experience.
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 20 November 2024
Job overview
School Nurse (and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead)
Thornton College is a highly successful all-girls school located in rural Buckinghamshire. Recent inspection reports have judged the school to be both ‘Excellent’ (ISI 2022) and ‘Outstanding’ (CSI 2024) in all areas. Set on a beautiful 25-acre site, we offer a warm and nurturing environment alongside a broad and exciting curriculum and co-curriculum for both day and boarding students.
We are looking to appoint an experienced and suitably qualified Nurse to manage the school’s Health Centre and ensure the delivery of high-quality nursing care to the whole school community. A genuine interest in the health and wellbeing of young people, excellent communication skills and an ability to adapt to changing situations is important. In return, the successful candidate can be sure of working with extremely dedicated colleagues in a supportive environment. Thornton can offer excellent CPD opportunities, free lunches and parking, access to the school gym and generous fee remission.
The Health Centre operates from 8am until 4.30pm, term time only (except for boarding induction), with attendance required at school events throughout the year, some of which take place in the evening and on specific Saturdays (such as Open Day and the School Fete).
This role is 5 days a week for 42 weeks, less 33 days holidays (including bank holidays) to be taken during school holidays.
Salary: Range £29,969-£44,962 gross per annum [Pro rata =£24,206-£36,315] dependent upon experience.
Closing Date for applications: Wednesday 20th November 2024
Interviews: w/c 25th November 2024
We encourage early applications as Thornton College reserves the right to interview and appoint at any stage during the application process.
Thornton College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS and barred list check by the Disclosures and Barring Service. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
Thornton College will carry out online searches on shortlisted candidates in line with the updated guidance from KCSIE to identify any incidents or issues, related to suitability to work with children, that may need to be raised or clarified at interview.
To apply, please complete the Thornton College application form and return it for the attention of the Head Teacher to trobinson@thorntoncollege.com or post to the Thornton College address.
Please do not hesitate to contact Miss Taryn Robinson, PA to the Head, should you have any queries.
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About Thornton College
Thornton College is a leading independent Catholic day and boarding school for girls. It is one of the most successful non-selective schools in the UK and offers a warm and nurturing educational environment alongside a rigorous and exciting curriculum.
There are approximately 400 children in our school from Pre-Prep to Sixth Form. Over 70 girls board on a weekly or termly basis and many more take advantage of our occasional boarding option (when beds are available).
The School is set within 25 acres of beautiful parkland just outside Buckingham and within easy reach of Milton Keynes, and conveniently located between Oxford & Cambridge. Children of all Christian denominations, of other faiths and of no faith are welcome in our school. All are equally valued and all are equally important. Thornton is a school that parents and girls can trust to deliver the highest standards of education coupled with outstanding pastoral care. We are dedicated to blending academic excellence with a richness of opportunity beyond the classroom. We believe that teaching and learning should be both challenging and enjoyable for pupils of all abilities and we aim for the highest possible standards. Our academic results are testament to the way the girls are challenged and motivated to give their best in all they do.
There is an exciting School Development Plan, which has the continued strengthening of the school’s academic standing as the priority. Following the successful opening of our award-winning Science and Prep Classroom building and our Expressive Arts Studio, we opened a brand new Sixth Form department in September 2016.
Our most recent ISI inspection report judged the school to be ‘Excellent’ in all areas and the successful candidate can be sure of working with a team of extremely dedicated staff in a very motivating, forward-thinking school environment.
The School is committed to promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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