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Lead School Nurse
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We are looking to appoint an experienced and appropriately qualified registered Nurse to provide clinical leadership, professional expertise and compassionate oversight for the nursing care of students aged 4-18 years and staff members. This is a busy, varied and vital role within the whole College community.
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We are looking to appoint an experienced and appropriately qualified registered Nurse to provide clinical leadership, professional expertise and compassionate oversight for the nursing care of students aged 4-18 years and staff members. This is a busy, varied and vital role within the whole College community.
The Medical Centre team is an integral part of the St Columba’s College pastoral provision, playing a key role in promoting the physical, emotional and psychological wellbeing of students aged 4-18. As part of a wider collaborative network including pastoral leaders, safeguarding staff, counsellors and First Aid trained colleagues, the team ensures that every young person is safe, supported and able to thrive.
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The Lead School Nurse will work as part of the College Nursing team. This is a term time position, working a minimum of 25 hours up to a maximum of 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, plus 3 days to be worked during the school holidays, 5 Inset days and Open Day (180 working days). Band 6 salary plus a range of benefits including fee remission for the children of staff members, free lunches and refreshments, contributory pension scheme, free annual flu vaccination, eye care vouchers, use of the Fitness Suite, free car parking on site, access to an Employee Assistance Programme and an online employee benefits hub including discounted gift cards, cycle to work and tech schemes.
Candidates must have a willingness to play a full part in the extra-curricular life of the College and be in sympathy with its Catholic ethos.
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St Columba’s College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All postholders will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including reference checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
If you wish to discuss the vacancy further, please contact Jackie Metcalfe, Head of HR, at metcalfe.j@stcolumbascollege.org or call on 01727 892095. To apply for this position, click on the Apply Now link above.
Closing date: 10 am on Monday, 28th September 2026. Interviews will be conducted shortly afterwards. Early applications are encouraged as the College reserves the right to call suitable candidates to interview and to appoint prior to the closing date.
St Columba’s College is a Catholic Foundation of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart (US Province)
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