Job ID: S-U-5018 - Senior School Nurse (Part-Time)

Brentwood Senior School is an academically selective HMC co-educational independent school with small class sizes and a happy, ambitious and supportive staff team. It is part of Brentwood School, a 3-18 HMC school of 1900 pupils, just 35 minutes from London Liverpool Street.We are seeking a compassionate, proactive and highly professional School Nurse to join our dedicated pastoral and healthcare team. Working alongside the Senior Nurse, you will provide high-quality nursing care to pupils, deliver first aid and emergency treatment where required, and play a vital role in safeguarding and promoting the health, wellbeing and welfare of all members of our school community. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified nurse who enjoys working with young people and values a collaborative, pupil-centred approach.The role is based on Thursdays and Fridays, 8.30am–5.00pm (16 hours per week), term time only (35 weeks per year), with one additional out-of-hours duty to provide nursing cover at a school event. Responsibilities include supporting pupils with acute and long-term medical needs, maintaining accurate medical records, contributing to health education initiatives, liaising with parents and healthcare professionals, and working closely with pastoral and boarding staff to ensure pupils receive the highest standard of care.Applicants must hold a recognised nursing qualification, be registered with the NMC, and demonstrate excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills. Experience working with children and young people, managing long-term conditions such as Type 1 diabetes, and qualifications such as PILS, ILS or ALS would be advantageous. Above all, candidates should be committed to safeguarding, wellbeing and the values of our school community.Brentwood School ethosWe embody our values of virtue, learning and manners just as those before us have been doing since 1557. We are proud of our modern inclusive community which is shaped by our Christian Foundation. At Brentwood we ask ‘how is this child intelligent?’ (rather than ‘how intelligent is this child?’) and believe that finding what it is that makes someone tick is the secret to a successful education and the platform for a fulfilled life. Our pupils are confident without being arrogant, they look out for each other, they do the right thing, even when no-one is looking and they respect difference. We help our pupils to solve problems. In partnership with parents, we teach them to persevere after setbacks, adopt a growth mindset, and challenge the norm. We encourage them to ask questions in class and take control of their own learning. Of course, they work hard and enjoy great success in and out of the classroom, and once they’ve left us, many go on to use and develop their leadership skills and achieve beyond their expectations, always remembering what Brentwood has taught them.That’s who we are. We are Brentwood.We are a highly supportive school that values the contributions made by a motivated and intellectually curious staff. We welcome applications from all sectors of the community as we aspire to attract staff that match the social and cultural diversity of our student intake. Staff across both the Prep and