Based in the stunning setting of the Precincts of Canterbury Cathedral and St Augustine’s Abbey – a World Heritage Site – The King’s School is one of the oldest and most prestigious Schools in the country with an enviable record of academic excellence and achievement.

The Senior Nurse and Health Centre Manager will be required to oversee the provision of healthcare for all boarding and day pupils, plus first aid treatment to all members of the School community which is provided over a 24-hour period, 7 days a week during term time.

Reporting to the Deputy Head (Pastoral), key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Management of the Health Centre team
• Schoolwide provision of medical services to all pupils, members of staff and any school visitors on site
• Ensuring availability for pupil consultations over the 24-hour period
• Providing confidential support to pupils and staff and other health advice as appropriate
• Promoting health education throughout the school population
• Providing and offering education on sexual health matters
• Maintaining accurate, confidential and contemporaneous medical records

The King’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undertake a DBS check before commencement of employment can be confirmed.

Closing date for receipt of applications: noon on Friday 6th March 2020
Interviews will take place on the 12th and 13th March 2020

Applications must be submitted online, through the King’s School website, www.kings-school.co.uk. Please ensure that a letter of application, clearly stating why you are applying for this role and what experience you would bring to it, is attached in addition to the completion of the online application form.

If you are unable to apply this way, please contact Human Resources on 01227 595721/5733/5578.