School Nurse
Wellington School
Wellington, Somerset
- New
- Quick apply
- Salary:
- Competitive
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 13 October 2024
Job overview
The School is looking to recruit a School Nurse to join the Medical Centre team.
Wellington School currently operates a School Health Centre which is open from 8am to 5pm Monday – Friday and 9am to 1.30pm on Saturdays during term time. Out of Hours cover is provided by an ‘on call’ rota.
There are currently three School Nurses who work a variety of working patterns to cover the hours outlined above. This role will be 30 hours per week term time only plus weekly on call duties, on a variable rota system which will include some evenings, occasional overnight stays and weekends.
Reporting to the Lead Nurse, the purpose of the role is to ensure the provision of high quality nursing care, health advice and welfare support to pupils and other members of the school community and to plan, deliver and evaluate nursing interventions throughout the school.
As an experienced and qualified Nurse willing to undertake regular revalidation, the successful candidate must have a flexible approach to working and be able to work as part of a team and autonomously in a dynamic environment. Transferable skills are an advantage such as previous experience of teaching and strong administrative skills. Previous school nursing knowledge and experience would be advantageous but not essential.
Successful applicants must be committed to safeguarding and will be subject to an enhanced DBS and Child protection checks. We are an equal opportunities employer.
Closing Date – Sunday 13th October 2024
Attached documents
About Wellington School
Wellington School is a Church of England denominational, co-educational, day and boarding school in Somerset. As of the most recent inspection, there were 900 pupils on the school roll. The school’s motto is the opening of Psalm 127; ‘If God Be Not With Us, Our Labour is in Vain’. The Senior School teaches pupils between the ages of 11-18. The school also offers preparatory facilities from the ages of 3 onwards. Founded in 1837 as a boys school, Wellington has been fully independent and co-educational since 1978. The 35 acre site is a combination of traditional and more recent architecture. The school operates in both a boarding and day capacity.
Headmaster
Alex Battison
Values and vision
Purpose:
To ensure that our pupils leave school equipped with everything they need to thrive
Vision:
To provide a life-changing, pupil-centred, values-led education for engaged and ambitious young people who wish to contribute to the School and the wider community.
Mission:
To honour our purpose and achieve our vision, we will
· build outstanding relationships across our community
· engender a mindset which sees pupils and staff pursuing excellence
· cultivate a love of learning, in all its forms and settings
· care for and support the wellbeing of pupils and staff
· ensure that every pupil feels known, valued and understood
· recruit and invest in outstanding staff
· provide a 21st Century-relevant curricular and co-curricular offering
· ensure that our physical environment is safe, uplifting and sustainable
· strive to maintain an environment in which individuals receive the respect, acceptance and positive regard which is needed for maximum personal growth
Please note that you are wholly responsible for fact checking in respect of the information provided by schools. Please also check for the latest visa and work permit requirements that may apply. Tes is not responsible for the content of advertisements or the policies adopted by advertising schools. Tes asks that all schools follow Tes' Fair Recruitment Policy.