This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and professional candidate to establish this post and further to develop medical provision for the boys at King Edward’s School (KES). The nursing role requires a holistic approach to the boys’ physical and emotional wellbeing. The School Nurse will be expected to be proactive in the management of effective health promotion within the school by communicating with pupils, staff, families and the wider community, supporting all boys’ health and wellbeing needs, and providing preventative and early intervention strategies.
The role also requires close liaison with the school’s Sports Department and oversight of our concussion service, as well as supporting the planning of medical provision for the wider programme of co-curricular trips. As the role develops, we are committed to investing in continuing professional development for the successful candidate further developing their strengths and priorities in post. This role will be part of the pastoral team and will report to the Senior Deputy Head (Pastoral).
How to apply
To apply for this role, please forward a completed application form, equal opportunities monitoring form (both available for download here) and a covering letter addressed to Danny Kennedy (Senior Deputy Head – Pastoral) outlining why you feel that your skills and experience would equip you to take on this role, by email to: kesrecruitment@keschools.org.uk.
The deadline for applications is Thursday 22 May 2025 at 9am. Interviews will provisionally take place week commencing 2 June 2025.
If you have any queries about the role or would like to discuss it in more detail, please contact Jenny Butterworth, Bursar – Operations by email: j.butterworth@keschools.org.uk.
King Edward’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants invited to interview will be required to provide proof of identity, preferably a birth certificate, although where this is not available we will accept other forms of ID. Online searches will also be carried out for all shortlisted candidates, as required by Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022. Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks. A copy of the Schools’ Recruitment, Selection and Disclosure Policies are available on the website www.kes.org.uk.
