Relationship and Sex Education (RSE) Nurse

We are seeking an experienced and knowledgeable RSE Nurse to join our team at Millfield School. The successful candidate will have a responsibility to provide medical knowledge on anatomy, STIs, and pregnancy during RSE presentations in boarding house groups. Additionally, you will need to stay up to date with current health trends and updates in this area related to sexual health within the RSE team.

Key responsibilities

• Safeguarding children is the responsibility of all members of Millfield staff
• Present the RSE programme to individual house groups with RSE tutors
• Assist the Medical Centre in keeping the RSE resource boxes in good order and fully replenished (i.e., condoms for practical demonstrations)
• Attend RSE team meetings held twice a year and any training required within the RSE team. Be willing to lead part of the training on current trends if needed
• Coordinate regularly with the HOD RSE and advise on trends/issues/feedback from sessions
• Participate in small-group work on intimacy/use of porn and other current themes in YP sexual health during RSE sessions
• Any other duties that your line manager sees fit, providing that such duties are appropriate to your role

Qualifications and skills

• Registered Nurse with a current nursing license
• Experience working in RSE, sexual health, or related fields
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills
• Ability to deliver effective presentations and facilitate group discussions
• Up-to-date knowledge of sexual health, contraception, and STI prevention
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance on RSE in schools

This role is only available during term time, every Friday, 4.00pm – 5.45pm. In return, you will receive £20.70 per hour, plus statutory holiday pay.

About us

Founded in 1935, Millfield’s vision is to be the world leader for the development of children. There are nearly 1,300 students at the senior school (year 9 to U6), with a 3:1 ratio of boarding to day. Although essentially a rural British school, 20 per cent of Millfield students are international and come from more than 70 countries.

Set in over 100 acres of grounds, Millfield’s size brings great opportunity, and the facilities are unmatched in the UK: an Olympic-sized swimming pool, golf courses, indoor centres for tennis, golf and cricket and an equestrian centre; concert hall, recording studio, theatre, art gallery, hi-tech Science block and outstanding teaching facilities; and high-quality boarding accommodation.

Our aim is to discover brilliance in every child and to immerse them in academic, creative and sporting opportunities to develop this brilliance. We offer an exceptionally wide range of courses and provide multiple pathways through the school to meet the needs of the individual child.

If you are interested in applying, please apply via our website.

Please note that applications will be considered on receipt, and as a result, the vacancy may close early should an appointment be made. As such, we would recommend submitting your application as soon as possible.

Millfield School is committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all. We are a community that celebrates diversity, supporting our pupils and employees to be brilliant as individuals.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Specific safeguarding responsibilities for this position are outlined in the job description. Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory safeguarding checks including, but not limited to Enhanced DBS clearance. All positions within the school are exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

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