Job Title: School Nurse

Location: Birmingham, West Midlands

School Type: 11–18 Secondary School & Sixth Form

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: £28,000 – £35,000 per annum (Local Government Pay Scale / NHS Band 5-6 equivalent)

Role Overview

A thriving secondary school in Birmingham is seeking a dedicated, compassionate, and registered School Nurse to lead pupil healthcare and medical administration ASAP. In this vital non-teaching pastoral role, you will take full operational oversight of the school medical suite, deliver immediate clinical first aid, manage Individual Healthcare Plans (IHCPs) for pupils with complex health needs, and promote health education across the student body. Working in close partnership with the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), SENCO, and local NHS public health teams, you will foster a safe, healthy, and supportive educational environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operations of the school medical room, administering first aid, emergency care, and prescribed medications in accordance with school policies and nursing standards.

• Formulate, review, and maintain detailed Individual Healthcare Plans (IHCPs) for pupils with chronic or acute health conditions (e.g., severe allergies, asthma, diabetes, and epilepsy).

• Serve as the central link between the school, parents/carers, local GPs, community paediatricians, and NHS school nursing services for statutory immunizations and health screenings.

• Liaise with the safeguarding team on pupil welfare matters, identifying and logging health-related child protection concerns in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).

• Deliver health promotion initiatives and provide staff training on emergency medical protocols (e.g., EpiPen/AAI administration, asthma care, and diabetes management).

Key Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RGN / RSCN) with active NMC registration (SCPHN qualification in School Nursing is highly desirable).

• Proven clinical nursing experience, ideally within a school, paediatric, adolescent, or public health setting.

• In-depth knowledge of paediatric first aid, chronic condition management, medication administration protocols, and child protection legislation.

• Excellent interpersonal, empathetic, and communication skills with a calm, reassuring approach.

• Legal right to work in the UK.

School Highlights & Benefits

• Fully equipped, modern medical room and recovery facilities.

• Collaborative and supportive pastoral network committed to student health, mental wellbeing, and safety.

• Accessible Birmingham location with strong public transport links across the West Midlands and free on-site staff parking.

• Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and term-time-only working hours.

Application

To apply for this School Nurse role at a thriving secondary school in Birmingham, starting ASAP, please submit your updated CV as soon as possible.