School Nurse in Kent

OverviewBenenden School is looking for a qualified Nurse to join our thriving Medical Centre team.You will provide nursing cover in the Medical Centre, working a 12-hour shift pattern covering day, evening, overnight and some weekends. The position is for 108 hours over 3 weeks, with additional duty hours available. Flexibility is an essential requirement of this role, as you will be required to work up to three shifts at the beginning and end of each new term. ResponsibilitiesProvide nursing care and cover in the Medical Centre as part of a team.Promote and safeguard the welfare of children with whom you come into contact, ensuring compliance with the School\'s Child Protection Policy Statement at all times.Assist in maintaining safe and effective health care provision for students and staff. Qualifications and RequirementsYou will be a qualified Registered Nurse with excellent nursing skills.Empathetic to teenage needs with good administrative and IT skills.Enthusiastic team member. Some A&E, school nurse or practice nurse experience is beneficial, but not essential.Flexibility to work day, evening, overnight shifts and weekend duties as required. How to discuss the roleTo discuss the role, please contact the Medical Centre Manager on 01580 240592. About BenendenBenenden is one of the leading day and boarding schools in Britain. We were founded in 1923 and are situated in 250 acres of attractive parkland in Kent. There are 550 girls in the school, aged 11-18, with 190 of those in the Sixth Form. Benenden is at the forefront of girls\' education in the UK, with recent innovations including the Benenden Diploma, a bespoke curriculum for our youngest two-year groups, and the Professional Skills Programme, teaching the Sixth Form skills for the workplace. We are an ambitious school, with recent developments including a state-of-the-art Science Centre and all-weather sports pitch, and the newly established Centenary Hall and Sir David K.P. Li Music School. BenefitsBenenden offers its own generous pay structure, responsibility allowances and benefits. Staff are provided with meals whilst on duty, catering for all tastes and dietary requirements. The school\'s leisure facilities, including wonderful grounds, a fitness gym and swimming pool are also available for staff to use. Application and SelectionFor a full job description and to apply, please click the apply button.Completed applications should be received by midnight on 30th October 2025. Interviews are likely to be held in the week beginning 10th November 2025. We reserve the right to close the role early if a suitable applicant is found. Safeguarding and Equal OpportunitiesThe post-holder will be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children with whom they come into contact. They must ensure compliance with the School\'s Child Protection Policy Statement at all times, this appointment will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks. Benenden School is committed to equal opportunities and equal pay for all employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr