Employer Croydon High School - GDST Location South Croydon, Surrey Contract Type Permanent Hours Full Time, Term Time Salary £41,340pa pro-rata (£52,146pa fulltime equivalent)
Posted 11th June 2025 Start Date 1st September 2025 Expires 30th June 2025 12:00 PM Contract Type Permanent Start Date 1st September 2025 Job ID 1492544
Start Date 1st September 2025
- Contract Type :Permanent
- Job ID: 1492544
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Hours: 36 per week, term time plus INSET days
The Role
Croydon High School is seeking a dedicated and compassionate School Nurse to join our pastoral and safeguarding team. You will play a vital role in promoting the health and wellbeing of our pupils.
Key Responsibilities
- Delivering clinically effective nursing and first aid care to pupils and staff.
- Supporting vulnerable pupils with tailored care plans and mental health support.
- Collaborating with staff, parents, and external agencies on long-term health management.
- Playing a key role in safeguarding, PSHE, and health promotion initiatives.
- Maintaining medical records and upholding confidentiality in line with safeguarding policies.
We Are Looking For
- An NMC registered nurse (Adult or Children’s Nurse Level 1) with at least 2 years’ post-registration experience and strong clinical, communication, and organisational skills.
- A caring, proactive professional with a passion for supporting young people.
- Knowledge of child protection procedures, health promotion, and risk assessment.
- Experience in school nursing, mental health, sexual health, or paediatrics
- First Aid at Work qualification is desirable.
Join our warm and vibrant school community and make a lasting difference in pupils’ lives.
Why Croydon High School?
Established in 1874, Croydon High School prides itself on its innovative approach and friendly atmosphere. The School is located in Selsdon, south of Croydon, on a beautiful campus. Croydon High is made up of students from a broad and culturally diverse range of backgrounds and the school recognises and hugely values the positive impact this has on all who teach and learn here.
Benefits
As part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:
Competitive salaries and pay progression
Extensive professional development opportunities
Training Grants For Obtaining Further Qualifications
GDST central training and development programme
Generous pension schemes
Life assurance benefit
Free school lunches
Up to 50% discount on fees for children at GDST schools
Interest free loans for training, computer purchase or season tickets
Cycle to Work scheme
Employee Assistant Programme
Retail and lifestyle discounts
Financial guidance and support
Competitive terms and conditions of employment
The closing date for applications is 12.00pm noon, Monday 30 June 2025.
Further information can be found in the 'Information for applicants' document below.
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Safeguarding Statement
The GDST is committed to:
Diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.
Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection check appropriate to the post, including online searches and checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
The school reserves the right to appoint at any stage during the recruitment process.
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