School Nurse

School Nurse

15 hours per week / Permanent / Term Time Only

Salary: £11,413 per annum (FTE £38,939 pa)

Start Date: October 2026

Truro School is seeking a skilled and compassionate School Nurse to provide a high-quality, clinically effective health service for our pupils.

The successful candidate will deliver healthcare, first aid, safeguarding support, health education, and pastoral care, whilst overseeing the day-to-day operation of the Medical Centre.

They will work closely with boarding houses, parents, school leaders, and external healthcare providers to promote pupil wellbeing and ensure the highest standards of care.

This is a rewarding opportunity for a qualified nurse who enjoys working with young people and wants to make a positive impact within a vibrant and supportive school community.

The successful candidates will be working 15 hours a week, Mondays and Tuesdays 8:30am – 5:00pm and will be based at our Senior site.

Full job description and person specification available on the Truro School website.

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

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. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Closing date for applications is Friday 11 September at 9.00am. We may close the advert earlier if a suitable candidate is found. Early applications are encouraged.

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:

Miss Clare Martin, Recruitment HR Advisor, Truro School, Trennick Lane, Truro TR1 1TH

Email: recruitment@truroschool.com, Tel: 01872 272763