Ruthin School is seeking a qualified School Nurse to join our friendly and professional health team. This is an important role supporting the physical, mental and emotional wellbeing of pupils, ensuring they are able to participate fully in school life.
About the role
The School Nurse plays a key role in delivering a high-quality, clinically effective healthcare service within the school. The position involves care in its widest sense, supporting students' physical health, mental wellbeing and emotional needs.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include providing treatment for minor injuries and illnesses, administering medication, developing individual healthcare plans, and monitoring ongoing health conditions. The role also involves working closely with parents, staff and external healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated and consistent care.
The School Nurse contributes to health education across the school, supports wider wellbeing initiatives, and ensures that all medical care is delivered in line with safeguarding, GDPR and school policies.
Contract and benefits
* Contract type: Permanent, term time only
* Hours: 36 hours per week, Thursday to Saturday, 8.00am to 8.30pm (with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break)
* Salary: £32,073 – £44,956 FTE (actual salary £22,421 – £31,427 depending on experience)
* Start date: September 2026
Benefits include a competitive salary, opportunities for training and development, 50% school fee remission, free lunch during term time and a private pension through NEST.
Ideal candidate will have
* Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration
* Experience working with children and young people
* Strong communication and organisational skills
Ruthin School is committed to safeguarding. All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Ruthin School, Mold Road, Ruthin, Denbighshire, LL15 1EE
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