At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the health and wellbeing of 900+ students, delivering first aid and managing care plans.
- Company: Notting Hill & Ealing High School – a supportive and ambitious academic community.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, free lunches, and flexible pension scheme.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team dedicated to student wellbeing and personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while working in a vibrant school environment.
- Qualifications: Strong clinical judgement, experience with young people, and a commitment to care.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 60000 £ per year.
As Lead School Nurse you will be responsible for the health and wellbeing of over 900 students across the Junior and Senior schools. Your work will involve responding calmly in critical moments, building trust with students over time, delivering first aid, managing care plans for students with ongoing conditions, training staff, contributing to health policy and overseeing programmes such as immunisations. Working closely with the Deputy Head Pastoral and the wider leadership team, you will play an integral role in shaping a safe, supportive environment where students can thrive.
You will bring strong clinical judgement, calmness under pressure and confidence working with young people. Experience may come from a range of backgrounds, but you must have a commitment to care, communication and professionalism. You will be perceptive, organised and approachable, able to balance clinical responsibility with empathy and discretion, and you will have a genuine interest in supporting young people and contributing to a community where wellbeing is taken seriously.
Notting Hill & Ealing High School is a leading academic day school. Our girls are ambitious, bright, enthusiastic and eager to learn, and we offer a warm and supportive community on a suburban, leafy site in West Ealing with excellent transport links.
Benefits:
- Competitive terms and conditions of employment, and competitive salaries and pay progression
- Membership of the GDST flexible pension scheme
- 36‑week school year (including INSET days) across 3 terms, with a 2‑week half term in the Autumn
- Access to extensive professional development opportunities and training grants for qualifications
- Employee Assistance Programme via Health Assured, offering free 24‑hour counselling, wellbeing support and advice services
- A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
- Free lunches for all staff during term time (equivalent to at least £900 per year)
- Interest‑free loans for training, computer purchase and travel season ticket loans
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Good transport links
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals. To be eligible for employment, candidates must provide proof of their right to work in the UK.
The Girls’ Day School Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection checks appropriate to the post, including online searches, checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Lead School Nurse in Ealing employer: GDST (The Girls' Day School Trust)
At GDST in Brighton, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment. Our commitment to professional development ensures that our SEND & Inclusion Lead will have ample opportunities to grow and make a meaningful impact within our vibrant community, all while enjoying competitive salaries and a range of benefits tailored to enhance work-life balance.
Contact Details:
GDST (The Girls' Day School Trust) Recruitment Team
