Lead Nurse

Job description
Who are Habs?

We are a diverse community, and we nurture a global perspective and a deep sense of responsibility for the world in which our pupils will lead and succeed. Our broad curriculum and co-curricular provision prepare pupils for success wherever their passion may take them. Ambition, Curiosity, Courage and Community are the core beliefs that we stand for here at Habs.

Role: Lead Nurse

Hours: Flexible (minimum of 3 days per week ). Full-time and part-time opportunities available working Term-Time plus 1 week.

Working hours: 8am–5.30pm (with potential flexibility)

Salary: Up to £50,208 per annum FTE

Key Responsibilities
• Oversee the daily operations of the Medical Centre, including staff management, student care, and medical records.
• Provide first aid and medical support, liaising with parents and external professionals where needed.
• Develop healthcare plans for students with additional needs and support the school’s vaccination and immunisation programmes.
• Coordinate first aid training and ensure policies are up to date.
• Collaborate with pastoral, safeguarding, and inclusion teams to support students’ health and wellbeing.
• Maintain a hygienic, well-equipped medical centre and oversee the provision of first aid kits.

Skills and Experience required
• Registered Nurse with up-to-date NMC qualifications.
• Experience in a similar school or healthcare setting is advantageous.
• Strong communication and organisational skills with the ability to work under pressure.
• Competent IT skills, including databases and spreadsheets.
• Willingness to undertake relevant training (e.g., Child Protection Level 3, First Aid).

What we are offering:
• A competitive salary commensurate with experience and the size of the School
• 40 days annual leave per year (including bank holidays) for full-time, year-round staff
• Free lunch and refreshments
• Additional life insurance cover
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), providing confidential support and advice
• Extensive professional development and training opportunities to enhance career growth
• Free onsite parking and access to the School’s extensive coach network
• Free access to state-of-the-art sports facilities including the gym, swimming pool, and fitness classes
• Wellbeing initiatives and programmes, such as yoga, mindfulness sessions, and health checks
• Access to an online GP service, providing quick and convenient healthcare advice
• Access to Vivup, the staff benefits platform, featuring discounts, financial advice, and wellbeing resources
• Enhanced pension scheme, offering excellent employer contributions
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme and other green travel incentives including Octopus Electric Vehicles

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Haberdashers’ Girls' SchooI is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1+74 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.