School Nurse (Residential)

We are looking to recruit a residential nurse to join our dedicated boarding team on a full time, fixed term basis for one year in the first instance.

This is an opportunity for an enthusiastic and caring practitioner to work with our boarders to provide medical care, and also pastoral support to boarders, during boarding hours.

Accommodation in provided on-site for this post and work is undertaken on a shift pattern throughout the week, starting from the end of the school day (15:30) until bedtime (21:30), including being part of the rota for overnight call.

Responsibilities and Tasks:

The responsibilities of the post include:

Nurse responsibilities:

• Offer day-to-day medical care and support to boarders, addressing minor illnesses, injuries, and medical concerns.
• Provide overnight on-call support (Monday - Friday), ensuring round the clock care for boarders.
• Safely administer prescribed medications and ensure accurate record-keeping of pupil’s prescriptions and treatments.
• Conduct regular health checks, including assessing physical and emotional well-being of pupils, and referring to specialists when necessary.
• Respond to medical emergencies promptly, including first aid and arranging for further medical care if required.
• Maintain accurate and confidential pupils’ health records, ensuring compliance with school policies and legal requirements.
• Provide guidance on health and wellness topics, including hygiene, nutrition, mental health, and general well-being.
• Support high-quality pastoral care, providing a supportive and nurturing environment for pupils living away from home.
• Communicate with parents, guardians, and external healthcare providers regarding pupils health needs and progress.
• Ensure the school’s health policies and procedures are followed, including the prevention of infectious diseases and management of allergies.
• Work closely with the residential team, teachers, and leadership to support pupils’ well-being and academic success.
• Maintain professional registration and qualifications as required.

As a member of the residential boarding team, the school nurse will be included in the wider team responsibilities as set out below:

• Understanding and supporting the unique needs of the Chorister programme, in which a world-class level of achievement is rooted in holistic wellbeing
• Supporting the Head of Boarding in all safeguarding and wellbeing matters, bringing any concerns promptly to the attention of the Head of Boarding, Deputy Head of Boarding or DSL as required in line with Child Protection policy and procedures
• Undergoing induction to boarding and maintaining continuous professional development
• Being aware of and compliant with the current National Minimum Standards for boarding schools and the expectations of residential staff set out in the Boarding Handbook
• Ensuring that the standard of behaviour of Boarders is of the highest possible standard, and meets community expectations, consistent with the school’s rules and ethos
• Ensuring that routines, expectations and arrangements (e.g. for music practice, prep and bedtimes) are understood and consistently followed by Boarders
• Contributing to the supervision of pupils while in the Boarding House, on a rota basis
• Assisting with a programme of relaxation and leisure activities, including off-site trips, particularly during weekends and the extended terms for Choristers at Christmas and Easter
• Liaising as necessary with:

o the Cathedral Music Department team

o the medical team

• To ensure seamless support for choral and academic development and pastoral care
• Attending Cathedral services and external engagements in support of the Choristers as required
• Undergoing induction to boarding and maintaining continuous professional development
• Supporting boarders with prep, catch-up work and music practice as required
• Keeping records as required by the Head of Boarding in order to ensure that the Boarding House meets all statutory requirements
• Keeping the boarding house neat and orderly and encouraging the boarders to do so
• Supporting with household routines such as laundry
• Maintaining awareness and good practice in Health and Safety matters, reporting any Health and Safety concerns promptly to the Head of Boarding
• such other duties as are reasonably requested by the Head

Please job description attached for the person specification for candidates.

Line Management:

This post is line managed by the Head of Boarding

Safeguarding:

Safeguarding is the responsibility of all staff at St Paul’s Cathedral School and all staff are expected to share our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in our care. Staff must be aware of the procedures within the school which support safeguarding and must act in accordance with the school’s Safeguarding Policy and Staff Code of Conduct.

Hours, Terms and Conditions:

Working Hours:

The working hours are from 15:30-21:30 Monday to Friday. For Academic year 2025-2026 this role will include working until 10:30 on a Saturday morning but the rest of the weekend is covered by the team.

Attendance at termly INSET is also required, as is attendance at the compulsory Cathedral services including Advent and Palm Sunday (falling on Sunday’s).

A competitive salary is offered, commensurate with qualification and experience.

The school has adopted many of the Cathedral HR policies, including a generous employer Defined Contribution pension scheme.

We are committed to supporting the professional development of all our team members; all staff may apply to the Deputy Head for support with relevant training courses.

Employees may also be entitled to discounted school fees for dependent children, subject to the standard admission process and the availability of places.

The school has adopted many of the Cathedral HR policies, including a generous employer Defined Contribution pension scheme.

Application

All applications and covering letters should be sent to: tkeller@spcs.london.sch.uk

Please note that suitability for the post will be assessed through production of the applicant’s qualifications, the interview and application letter. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to view the boarding accommodation as part of the interview process.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, online checks are conducted as part of our application process for all new employees and all appointments are made subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service certificate.