Due to the post-holder retiring, this is an exciting opportunity for a registered nurse with active NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) to run our Medical Centre.
This is a full-time role working Monday to Friday inclusive during term time. Some weekend working required for events and dates will be notified in advance.
This role would suit a candidate with experience in paediatric, school or community nursing and the clinical judgement to work independently within a school based medical setting. You will be supporting pupils’ physical and emotional wellbeing across our busy school. The role includes day-to-day nursing care, managing treatment plans, administering medication, liaising with parents, staff and medical professionals, and contributing to safeguarding and health education.
St Hugh's is a highly regarded coeducational day and boarding school with 350 pupils between the ages of 3 and 13. We are situated on a beautiful green campus of 40 acres in the South Oxfordshire countryside, only 25 minutes from Central Oxford. In June 2025, the Headmaster and Governors announced that St Hugh’s would be opening a Senior School in September 2026. It is a very exciting time to be joining St Hugh’s
St Hugh’s staff are an outstanding, hard-working and collaborative team who aim to give all our children academic and pastoral excellence in a nurturing environment with wide ranging facilities. Each child is, therefore, able to discover what they are good at, thrive and gain confidence in themselves
We offer excellent benefits, including a competitive salary on our own salary scale with scope for progression, an outstanding working environment in our beautiful estate with easy access to transport links and being part of our vibrant and supportive community. We offer free car parking, free meals, a discount on School fees and the use of our sporting and gym facilities.
To apply, please complete and return the application form which can be found on to recruitment@st-hughs.co.uk.
This should include a supporting statement outlining the extent to which you meet our requirements as set out in the and person specification, and details of two referees, one of which should be a current or most recent employer. References may be taken up before interview. Online social media checks will be completed on shortlisted candidates prior to interview as part of KCSIE guidance.
Full details of our staff benefits and recruitment procedures can be found on our School recruitment page at
Applications will be considered on receipt and should arrive no later than 10.00am on Thursday 9th October 2025. Interviews will take place w/c 13th October 2025. We reserve the right to interview at any point during the recruitment process so early applications are encouraged.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and all appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (including a check against the Children’s Barred List), and other pre-employment screening including a check on the Secretary of State list of prohibited staff.