Lead Nurse and Head of Health Centre

Overview

We are seeking a compassionate, experienced, and highly motivated Lead Nurse and Head of Health Centre to lead our dedicated Health Centre team at Sandroyd. This is a pivotal role at the heart of our school community, offering the opportunity to lead the provision of healthcare and wellbeing support for Sandroyd pupils. The successful candidate will oversee the operation of the school’s Health Centre, manage a small team of nursing staff, and work closely with parents, houseparents, matrons and teaching staff to ensure the highest standards of care and medical support across the school.

The advertised hours are 36 hours per week.

Term time only (Approx. 33 Weeks a Year).

Ideal work pattern would be: Monday to Wednesday 7.00am - 7.00pm. Whilst it is unlikely we can offer less hours, there may be some flexibility in the hours, including changing the days of work, or increasing the hours to suit the correct candidate.

Salary & Benefits

The salary for this role is between £19,000 - £24,000 depending on agreed work pattern and experience. This is equivalent to £26,700 - £33,730 for an all year round role.

Staff pension, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Single accommodation available.

Free meals during term time, when at school.

Location

Sandroyd
Rushmore
Tollard Royal
Wiltshire
SP5 5QD

Supporting documents

• Lead Nurse & Head of Health Centre
• Application Form
• GDPR Data Protection Privacy Notice Recruitment
• Recruitment Policy & Procedure
• Safeguarding Policy

Deadline and how to apply

The completed application form and your brief letter of application should be addressed to the Headmaster, Alastair Speers, and sent to Sandroyd School, Rushmore Park, Tollard Royal, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 5QD for the attention of Judith Harman. Alternatively, by email to [email protected]. Please contact Judith Harman regarding any questions you may have relating to this position.

Interested candidates should apply by 10.00am on Monday 2nd June 2025. We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a number of early suitable applications.

Equal opportunities

We recognise the value of a workforce in which people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to introduce fresh ideas and contribute to delivering an outstanding education. Our staff work in a supportive and safe environment, recognising their responsibility to value and respect each other’s contributions. Standards of conduct are expected to be of the highest level to ensure that no one is harassed, bullied or victimised.

We are in favour of a workforce that reflects the make-up of the local and national population. No job applicant, temporary worker or employee should receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender, race and ethnicity, religion and belief (including no belief), marriage or civil partnership status or sexual orientation.

We are conscious that there are many groups that are currently under-represented at Sandroyd and we are committed to changing this. To that end, we actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds.

Job reference: HHC-MAY25