School Nurse

About the role
Teach Now is proud to be recruiting for an outstanding independent school in Haringey, North London, who are seeking a skilled and compassionate school nurse to join their thriving educational community. This is a permanent, full-time position, starting September 2025. The salary is aligned with mid Band 6 on the NHS scale and is negotiable based on experience. The working hours are 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday, term-time only.

Working across both the Junior and Senior schools, you will play a vital role in supporting the health and wellbeing of pupils and staff. This is a varied and rewarding post where no two days are the same - from emergency care and administering medications to supporting mental health and promoting whole-school wellbeing, you'll be at the heart of the school's pastoral care.

About the school
This is a vibrant and inclusive school that prides itself on nurturing the whole child. With exceptional pastoral support and a strong community ethos, the school offers a warm, supportive environment where staff and students thrive. Excellent facilities, a commitment to wellbeing, and a collaborative team spirit make this a truly special place to work.

Key responsibilities include
• Providing emergency and routine medical care to students and staff
• Managing chronic conditions, medications, and care plans
• Supporting the school's safeguarding and pastoral teams
• Delivering first aid training and health education to staff and pupils
• Promoting mental health and wellbeing initiatives
• Liaising with parents, NHS bodies, and school leadership
• Overseeing the Junior School Welfare Assistant

What we're looking for
• Registered Nurse (RN) with current NMC registration
• 5+ years post-registration experience (paediatrics, A&E, or school nursing preferred)
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and experience
• Calm, caring, and confident professional with excellent communication skills
• Previous school experience and teaching/training skills highly desirable

Why this role?
This is a unique chance to be part of a forward-thinking school that truly values health and wellbeing. You'll have the autonomy to shape your role, influence policy, and contribute meaningfully to the lives of young people every day.

Why work via Teach Now?
Teach Now are a widely recognised education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on the high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We:
• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance
• Offer an excellent 'refer a friend' scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days
• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR), meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee
• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders

Safer recruitment
Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures. We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance