Lead School Nurse

Talbot Heath School is looking for a Lead School Nurse to join our existing nursing team. The role is responsible for delivering a first class, responsive school nursing service that promotes good physical and mental health, and provides first aid, medical treatment, advice and support to our pupils.

This is an exciting opportunity for a registered general nurse to join our school community at Talbot Heath School, to build upon our existing nursing provision and to ensure we provide a high quality nursing service to our pupils.

What we offer:

●      Talbot Heath is an independent girls’ school for ages 3-18 set in pleasant grounds in Bournemouth, with an outstanding academic record. As an employee you will enjoy the benefits of working in a peaceful woodland setting, yet only a short distance from the busy town centre with free on-site parking.

●      Complimentary lunch served daily in our staff dining room with a freshly cooked daily hot meal and salad bar.

●      Discounted membership to the nearby West Hants Club, providing access to superb facilities and easily accessible at lunchtime.

●      Complimentary use of our on-site swimming pool for our staff Sunday session.

●      Complimentary use of the on-site gym facilities.

●      Discount on school fees, for your own children, subject to the school admission process and fee remission policy.

●      Supercamps Holiday clubs offer 50% discount to Talbot Heath Staff.

●      Enhanced annual holiday allowance.

●      Occupational sick pay scheme.

●      Company stakeholder pension scheme.

This is a permanent, term time only role, working a total 24 hours across two weeks with a working pattern that can be flexible within the team of four school nurses. The start date is the 2nd January 2024.

Further details are available within the Job Description.

Closing Date: Sunday 5th November 2023

Interviews will be held week commencing: TBC

If you require any further information, please contact

Miss A Pittam, HR Manager Tel: 01202 761881 or email apittam@talbotheath.org

APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED VIA THE TES ONLINE PORTAL

Talbot Heath School is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK. This evidence most be produced at the interview stage of the process.

Talbot Heath School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and has an Equal Opportunity Policy. The successful applicant will require an Enhanced DBS check.

This position will involve regular contact with children and therefore is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exemptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. It is an offence to apply for this role if barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Talbot Heath is a registered charity (number 283708) existing to provide high quality education for children.