Francis Holland Sloane Square is seeking a professional School Nurse (part time, 2.5 days) to join the school from January 2027. This is a term-time only, job share position working alongside another part-time School Nurse to provide continuous nursing cover throughout the school week.

Description

THE SCHOOL

Francis Holland Sloane Square is a highly sought-after, independent selective school for 600 senior pupils aged 11 to 18 (HMC and GSA). The School is located on a spacious site in a beautiful residential part of Belgravia. It is one of three highly regarded independent girls’ schools in the Francis Holland Schools Trust, alongside a senior school at Regent’s Park and a preparatory school in Chelsea.

Francis Holland Sloane Square is overall a vibrant international community, and families from major cities abroad often seek places for their children here as a priority. Each member of staff is involved in the pastoral life of the School, normally as a Form Tutor, and the care of the children is renowned and exceptional. A team of counsellors provide additional support to the pupils and staff, reflecting our emphasis on supporting wellbeing.

THE ROLE

Francis Holland Sloane Square is seeking a professional School Nurse to join the school in a part-time capacity working 2.5 days from January 2027. This is a term-time only, job share position, working alongside another part-time School Nurse. Both Nurses work together on Wednesdays, allowing for handover, collaboration and continuity of care.

The School Nurse is part of a wider pastoral and First Aid team, working to promote the physical health and emotional wellbeing of pupils. The Nurse's office is open from 8.00am to 4.00pm during the school day and provides a welcoming space offering medical support to pupils, staff and visitors. No weekend work is required.

This support, in conjunction with the wider pastoral team, is designed to meet a wide range of day-to-day needs, some physical and some administrative. From meeting the physical needs of some pupils and the administration of first aid, to guiding pupils who may be in need of psychological support, to following up prolonged absences and working collaboratively to ensure medical information is provided to staff for trips, events and activities as required.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Statutory checks including a satisfactory DBS certificate and references will be a requirement for this role. This role is classed as regulated activity with children as it involves teaching, training or supervising children on a day-to-day basis and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act, 1974.

You will be line-managed by the Senior Deputy Head (Pastoral) and be part of the wider pastoral team of the school, this includes Safeguarding, Heads of Years and the Counselling team. Professional development is encouraged and there will be learning opportunities for you to benefit from, such as mental health courses.

For more detail on the key responsibilities, see attached job application pack.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current Nursing and Midwifery (NMC) registration.
• Post registration experience in a relevant setting e.g. A&E, Practice Nursing, Paediatric or School Nursing.

Knowledge and Skills

• To be willing to complete Level 3 Child Protection training and any other training relevant to the school setting.
• The ability to prioritise and manage situations under pressure.
• To display excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to interact with people at all levels, combining confidence and assertiveness in a calm, courteous and professional manner.
• Competent in IT skills, including use of word processing, spreadsheets and databases.
• To demonstrate good personal skills in a pleasant, friendly and competent manner and be able to welcome, help or reassure all visitors by telephone and personally to the medical room or school office.

Personal Attributes

• Tact and absolute discretion at all times and in all matters.
• Independence but with the ability to work as part of a wider team of support staff and pastoral staff.
• Loyalty, energy, articulacy and diplomacy.
• Flexibility in approach to people and to working arrangements.
• A professional, adaptable and proactive attitude.
• Ability to respond calmly, quickly and willingly to urgent and unexpected requests.
• To display confidence and adaptability in liaising with the wider pastoral team and, where necessary, external agencies.
• Appreciation of, and sympathy for, the objectives of an independent school.

APPLICATION

Interested candidates are invited to submit an application via My New Term. The closing date for applications is 8am on Monday 16 November. In-person shortlist interviews are anticipated to take place on Wednesday 18 November. Applications will be considered as they are received. The school reserves the right to appoint at any stage.