School Nurse

We are looking for a School Nurse to join our supportive and talented team at Bristol Grammar School. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to support Bristol Grammar School in its continuing drive to put the wellbeing of its pupils at the heart of all that it does. We are looking for a proactive thinker who looks to take the initiative in driving ideas that will benefit the whole community.

This a permanent post, 40 hours per week working term-time with some additional weeks in the holidays. This could either be with one role holder working full-time or two part-time role holders.

The Medical Centre is open from 8:30 to 4:30pm each day. As an essential part of the school community, the nurse team cover the medical provision for staff and pupils throughout the school day. This includes First Aid, various pupil and staff clinics, as well as mental health support and advising staff prior to taking pupils out of school on trips. The School Nurse has general responsibility for the regular monitoring of the pupils with the aim of assessing their general standard of health and detecting any likely health problems which could affect the child's development or capacity to learn.

The ideal candidate will be either a RGN, RSCN or Associate nurse, currently registered with the NMC, with prior experience of working with children and adults in a professional capacity. Being an effective communicator is key, as you will need to be able to respond sensitively to children of all ages (4-18), as well as adult members of staff.

Benefits of working with us include access to free lunch, regular sports and social events, a cash health plan, pension and more.

Please check the Job Description for more details.

About Bristol Grammar School (BGS)

BGS is a large and thriving school with approximately 1,350 pupils aged between 4 to 18. We value our warm, vibrant and positive learning community, a place where pupils become accountable for themselves, responsible for others and empowered to have a voice and a role in the many activities and endeavours that make our School such a unique and exciting place.

School Mission

To provide an exceptional and rounded education to those who might benefit from it, regardless of their background and financial means.

We welcome applicants from all communities, and particularly from individuals who may not previously have thought of applying to a school such as ours.

Equal Opportunities

The School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage / civil partnerships.

Safeguarding

Bristol Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In accordance with our Child Protection Policy we are unable to process applications without a fully completed application form. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All convictions, cautions and bind-overs, including those regarded as spent must be declared when applying. The applicant may post such a declaration in an envelope marked Private & confidential for the Headmaster which will only be opened should the candidate be shortlisted. The successful applicant must obtain List 99 clearance and DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance at enhanced level. This role involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children, it is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.