School Nurse
Woolwich Polytechnic School, London, SE28 8AT9 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2025
Closing date
25 May 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
14 May 2025
Job details
Job role
- Pastoral, health and welfare
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Competitive Salary
School Nurse job summary
PolyMAT is a small yet ambitious Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) with a unique family atmosphere. We are currently seeking a dedicated School Nurse to help us achieve our vision of “Success for Everyone.” The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting our students' well-being.
We currently operate three schools within our Trust: Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys, a long-established boys' school; Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls, which opened in 2019; and Bannockburn Primary School, a large and successful primary that joined the Trust on November 1, 2023. Additionally, we offer a flourishing co-educational Sixth Form provision.
As a school community and Trust, we highly value professional working relationships. We are looking for individuals committed to forming strong connections with colleagues and stakeholders to unite in achieving our shared vision and goals.
Our Trust and schools take pride in fostering a culture of high standards, grounded in our values of Care and Unity. We provide a rewarding environment where both students and staff feel valued and supported.
Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys is looking for a School Nurse to play a pivotal role in student well-being. This position offers a unique advantage: no regular nights or weekends, allowing for a healthy work-life balance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide essential healthcare services to students.
- Assess and treat minor injuries and illnesses.
- Administer prescribed medications and maintain accurate records.
- Support students with ongoing medical conditions and allergies.
- Collaborate with parents, teachers, and external healthcare professionals as needed.
- Promote health and well-being through education and preventative measures.
- Contribute to the school’s safeguarding efforts.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Registered Nurse (adult or child qualification) or Qualified Nursing Associate or Healthcare Assistant with extensive experience.
- Current Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) registration.
- Previous experience in a school or paediatric nursing setting is desirable but not essential.
- A caring and empathetic nature with a passion for promoting health and well-being.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a team.
- Commitment to upholding the highest standards of confidentiality and professionalism.
Apply Now!
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of students and meet the qualifications outlined above, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity at PolyMAT.
As a member of PolyMAT staff, we can offer you:
- Opportunities for career progression
- Access to apprenticeship training
- Excellent professional development
- A contributory pension scheme
- Opportunities to collaborate with outstanding and dynamic teaching professionals
- Access to various discounts for a small monthly fee
- An employee assistance programme
- Season ticket loans
- Excellent catering facilities
- Cycle2Work Scheme
- Secure on-site parking
- Free daily coffee for staff
PolyMAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offer of employment is subject upon the Academy Trust receiving an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate (DBS), which the Academy considers to be satisfactory. If you are successful in your application, you will be required to complete a DBS Application Form. Any information disclosed will be handled in accordance with the Code of Practice published by the Disclosure and Barring Service. The post you are applying for is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and it is therefore an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
In accordance with KCSIE 2024 shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online profile and social media check.
PolyMAT is committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and providing opportunities for people with disabilities. We are an inclusive Trust who strives to provide an environment where everyone feels welcome and valued. We aspire to ensure that every member of our community, regardless of circumstances or background, have the opportunity to be the best version of themselves through our vision of ‘Success for Everyone’.
For any potential applicants, we would like to encourage you to inform us of any additional support or adjustments you may need throughout the recruitment process. We have an open approach to support for candidates with disabilities and recognise that reasonable adjustments may be required based on each individual’s needs.
Sharing your needs with us ahead of interview, allows us to fully support and ensure you are not disadvantaged during the process. We welcome candidates contacting us at any point should you feel uncomfortable declaring a disability, to reassure you that we are here to support. So, please contact hr@polymat.co.uk if this is the case.
The closing date for applications is Sunday 25 May. Interviews will be scheduled to take place shortly after.
Suitable candidates will be interviewed promptly upon receipt of application. The closing date will be brought forward in the event that the post is filled.
Commitment to safeguarding
All offer of employment is subject upon the Academy Trust receiving an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate (DBS), which the Academy considers to be satisfactory. Successful applicants, you will be required to complete a DBS Application Form. Any information disclosed will be handled in accordance with the Code of Practice published by the Disclosure and Barring Service. The post you are applying for is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and it is therefore an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About Woolwich Polytechnic School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1546 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Woolwich Polytechnic School website
PolyMAT is a small and ambitious MAT with a unique family feel. Our vision is ‘Success for Everyone’ and the successful candidate will help deliver this for our schools. We currently have three schools in our Trust: Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys, a long-successful boys’ school, Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls that opened in 2019, and Bannockburn Primary School, a large successful primary that joined the Trust on 1st November 2023. We also have our flourishing Sixth Form provision which is co-educational. Our Trust and our schools pride themselves on a culture of high standards delivered through our Values of Care and Unity. We provide a rewarding environment where students and staff feel valued and supported and everyone feels part of the larger family as our schools and departments work very closely together.
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