About this role
Job summary
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About GSAL
At GSAL, we are committed to promoting equity and diversity, safeguarding the welfare of children and young people, and providing a safe, supportive environment for learning and development. If you share these values and have a passion for sport, we would love to hear from you.
GSAL was awarded North Independent School of the Year 2024 and Independent Secondary School of the Decade in 2021. GSAL was also recognised as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026 in the Big Organisation category, and continues to be a friendly, fun and supportive environment with high investment in pupil and colleague wellbeing, while insisting upon and maintaining high expectations.
Main duties of the job
The role
The Grammar School at Leeds is seeking to appoint a compassionate and proactive nurse to join our friendly school nursing team. The nursing team provides a varied and well utilised service from 8:00-18:00 Monday to Friday, and term time (rotational) Saturday cover for home sporting fixtures. We provide high quality care to pupils, and contribute to the pastoral and first aid provision across the School community within primary and secondary school (ages 3-18).
As part of our role, we support pupils with a variety of health conditions at school. We work with parents, cares, and specialist health professionals, teachers, and the Individual Needs department to develop school care plans and enable pupils to take a full and active role in school. As an active member of the pastoral and safeguarding team, we provide pastoral interventions with pupils, and there are training opportunities to enable the provision of mental health first aid support for pupils.
The nursing team contribute to the PHSE curriculum by providing teaching sessions with pupils on a range of health topics, as well as teaching sessions with colleagues in relation to first aid and health conditions.
We are looking for nurses with a professional nursing qualification, and at minimum 12 months post registration experience.Experience of working in paediatric / teenager and young adult healthcare would be valued.
About us
Benefits
Enhanced school holidays (approximately 15 weeks taking into account the 5 paid plus days)
Significant discount on school fees (eligibility applies)
Subsidised childcare provided for colleagues children during school INSET days (from the age of 3 up to age 11)
Personal pension plan with Aviva up to 5% employee contribution and 10% employer (with the facility to pay higher or lower employee contributions)
Training and CPD available including 5+ inset days
Colleague lunches: three courses for £2.40 available during school lunchtimes plus free tea, coffee and hot chocolate
Access to our GP provider, Health hero
Access to our Employee Assistance Programme well-being app, Perkbox, offering telephone counselling, financial and legal advice plus 6-8 face-to-face counselling sessions
Colleague discounts through multiple providers, including Perkbox discounts for teachers and Extras
Beautiful lunch time walking routes around our 100+ acre site
Onsite gym and swimming pool available for colleague use within set times as well as staff classes such as Pilates, meditation, kettlebells, spinning and bootcamps
Salary sacrifice schemes for cycle to work
Free car parking available on site
Use of the schools extensive library facility
Generous leave of absence scheme to support our employees when they need it
Job description Job responsibilities
Main purpose of the role
To provide a high quality service of care to pupils. Tocontribute to the smooth running of the Medical/First Aidand pastoral provision across the School community andwork in collaboration with the other nurses in the team aswell as pastoral colleagues.
Main responsibilities
Be responsible for the smooth and efficient running of the Medical Rooms across the school site, ensuring efficient systems and processes are in place/protocol followed.To work in the Student Support Services area in the Senior School and in the Primary School.Administering medication according to the Schools medicine policy and oversee the supervision of storage of medicines.To work with parents, carers, specialist health professionals and others to develop in school care plans for pupils with complex health needs and long-term conditions and oversee the health needs of individual pupils with specific issues.Liaise with the counselling therapists provided by The Oakdale Centre in Harrogate.Provide pastoral support for delegated year group.Delivery of first aid and emergency care and treatment as necessary this includes sporting fixtures on a Saturday.Maintaining stock of school First Aid equipment.Report Child Welfare concerns to the designated members of staff for Safeguarding and Child Protection.Provide information for teachers as required, on the use of epipens and inhalers as well as any other medical needs for pupils.Provide information for staff on specific health needs e.g. diabetes care, epilepsy, allergies, substance misuse.Liaise with Public Health Services on a programme of immunisation across the School and follow good practice and specific directives on immunisation procedures relevant to the School populationOperate procedures for control of infectious diseases.Be aware of recommended safe storage, usage and disposal of medical supplies and drugs and follow procedures for the safe disposal of clinical waste.Promote health education within School including working with staff on health initiatives.Take part in the delivery of PSHE in all three sections of School and support teaching staff as appropriate.
This will include presenting and delivering talks as directed.To ensure the provision of and access to a range of publicity materials on issues relating to student health.Keep up-to-date with current health promotion initiatives and contribute to relevant School Policies related to health and wellbeing.Support the School First Aiders, with advice and access to other NHS services where necessary.Maintain medical records accurately, confidentially and securely and maintain daily treatment records, using both CPOMS (child protection and pastoral database) and ISAMs(the Schools pupil record database).Work closely with pupils, parents, Lead Nurse, other members of the Student Support Team, Senior Leadership Team, teaching colleagues, Support colleagues and other departments, as necessary, to ensure the seamless and continuous care of pupils.Use evidence-based practice to develop and maintain a high quality of nursing care to the pupils.Contribute to development of the service.General
Any other assistance as may be reasonably required from time to time by the Principal or other senior manager in order to facilitate the efficient running of the school.This job description does not define in detail all responsibilities and the responsibilities and activities in the job description may be varied to meet the changing demands of the school at the reasonable direction of the Principal.All colleagues employed by The Grammar School at Leeds are expected to take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom they are responsible or with whom they come into contact.All colleagues should be aware of the schools health & safety policy and implement it as appropriate.Actively contribute to a culture that promotes positive mental health and wellbeing among colleagues and pupils, recognising the impact of workload, behaviour, and communication on others.
Person Specification
Skills, qualities and values Essential
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with pupils, parents and colleagues. Demonstrate the highest levels of confidentiality, handling information sensitively and professionally. Ability to demonstrate excellent listening skills and to understand others needs and perspectives. Ability to prioritise work, cope with competing deadlines/demands and use initiative in a variety of situations. Ability to work independently, in a team and part of a wider multi-disciplinary team. Able to demonstrate good organisation skills and able to create and maintain efficient and effective systems. Effective IT skills in Microsoft Office. Confident in speaking / presenting to groups of colleagues. Commitment to child protection and the promotion of a safe environment for children and young people to learn in. Commitment to promoting positive teenage mental health. Commitment to the Schools support and promotion of equity & diversity. Commitment to continuous self-development and a willingness to learn. Full current UK driving licence and the use of a car. Ability to work flexibly with occasional out of school hours, including weekends
Qualifications Essential
A professional nursing qualification the minimum requirement being RGN and a valid NMC Pin Minimum of 5 GCSEs in Maths and English, grade C/4 or above, or equivalent.
Desirable
Ideally educated to degree level and/or hold a relevant qualification. First Aid at Work qualification.
Experience Essential
A minimum of 12 months post registration experience. A wide range of general nursing experience. Experience of working with children and young people and an awareness of their rights and needs. Knowledge and understanding of current national and local health agendas. Up to date knowledge of health and safety and infection control. Adhere to the NMC Code of professional conduct and be conversant with the scope of professional practice and other NMC advisory papers.
Desirable
Experience working with paediatric / teenager and young adults. Experience in mental health / counselling provision.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name The Grammar School at Leeds
Address Harrogate Road
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS17 8GS
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://gsal.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)