School Nurse

Permanent / Term Time Only

This role is responsible for providing a clinically effective, high quality service to the pupils of Truro School.  It involves planning, delivering and evaluating nursing involvement through the School and is expected to work in partnership with pupils, parents, school staff, GPs and other appropriate agencies in order to carry out health surveillance, health promotion, pastoral care and other public health initiatives as required by the School. 

We are seeking an NMC registered Nurse with considerable experience working in child and adolescent health. Our desired candidate must be able to communicate effectively, work independently and be able to prioritise multiple activities. 

This role is a permanent position working part-time (as a job share), 27.5 hours per week (0830-1700 Wednesday – Friday), term time only, with 3.5 additional hours each week for on call cover outside of core hours during term time. It may occasionally be necessary for this role to stay overnight at School in order to provide care to an unwell boarder. Based on an fte of 0.5585 the actual salary for this role is £18,150 - £20,804pa, dependent on skills and experience.

In addition to a competitive salary, we are committed to the wellbeing and development of all our staff, promoting continuous professional development, pension, staff discount, membership of the superb Sir Ben Ainslie Sports Centre and free lunchtime meals.

Closing date for applications Wednesday 2 February, 2022. 

All applications must be made using a Truro School application form. 

Application forms must be completed in full and returned by post or e-mail to:

Mrs Joanna Wood, HR Advisor, Truro School, Trennick Lane, Truro, TR1 1TH

Email: recruitment@truroschool.com  

Tel: 01872 272763

Truro School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and DBS. 

We embrace diversity and promote equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.