Lead School Nurse

Our unique, girls-only environment allows young women to thrive, free from societal constraints, fostering an atmosphere where intellectual curiosity, emotional well-being, and personal growth are cultivated. With a reputation for innovative thinking and an interdisciplinary curriculum, Talbot Heath encourages girls to explore creativity and deep thinking in an exciting and different way of learning.

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Lead School Nurse to join our dedicated pastoral team at Talbot Heath School. This is a rewarding, term-time only position that plays a vital role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our pupils. You will lead and coordinate a responsive, caring school nursing service, providing first aid, medical treatment, health advice, and education, while working closely with pupils, parents, staff, and external health professionals to ensure our pupils thrive.

While this post is ideally suited to a Registered General Nurse (RGN) who can fulfil the full scope of clinical responsibilities, we also welcome applications from experienced, non-registered nursing or healthcare professionals. In this case, clinical duties would be adapted appropriately: certain medical tasks, such as the administration of vaccinations and elements of complex medical care, would be arranged in partnership with the NHS or other appropriate healthcare providers to ensure the highest standards of care. This is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference within a supportive, collaborative school community.

The successful candidate will be:

● A caring and approachable professional, with a genuine commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of children and young people.

● An excellent communicator, able to build positive relationships with pupils, parents, staff, and external health professionals.

● Organised and proactive, with the ability to prioritise a busy workload and manage confidential information sensitively.

● Confident and calm under pressure, providing first aid and medical care with sound judgement and a reassuring manner.

● Flexible and collaborative, ready to adapt the service to meet the needs of the school community and work closely with colleagues and external agencies.

About Talbot Heath:

● A leading independent school in Dorset, offering girls aged 2–18 an outstanding education.

● Beautiful woodland campus located close to Dorset’s stunning coastline.

● Selective school with excellent academic results at both GCSE and A Level.

● Renowned for its strong pastoral care system where the well-being and happiness of each student is paramount.

Position: Permanent, term time only

Hours: 24 hours a week, working pattern flexible with second school nurse. Full details in job description.

Salary: RGN - £21 to £24 per hour

Non-registered - £14.50 to £17 per hour

Start Date: September 2025

Application Deadline: Wednesday 23rd July

Further details can be found in the Job Description.

For further information contact hr@talbotheath.org 01202 761881

At Talbot Heath, every girl is encouraged to embrace her strengths, challenge herself, and become a confident and compassionate global citizen. Join us and help shape the future of our girls!

What We Offer:

● Talbot Heath School is an independent girls' school for ages 2-18, situated in beautiful woodland grounds in Bournemouth. You will benefit from working in a peaceful environment, just a short distance from the town centre, with free on-site parking.

● Complimentary lunch provided daily in our staff dining room, featuring a freshly cooked hot meal and a salad bar.

● Discounted membership to the nearby West Hants Club, offering access to excellent sports and recreational facilities.

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

● Complimentary access to our on-site gym facilities.

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

● Complimentary after-school childcare for staff with children in Kindergarten and above.

● 50% discount on Supercamps Holiday Clubs for Talbot Heath staff.

● Occupational sick pay scheme.

● Company stakeholder pension scheme.

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.