School Nurse - Part-time

The Duke of York's Royal Military School, Dover

• Ref:KCC886-6918-127S
• Posted:03/11/2025
• Pay:£38,707 (FTE), pro rata £19,863 per annum
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:10/11/2025 at 15:00
• Interviews:w/c 10 November 2025

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The School Nurse will work in the School’s busy Medical Centre, providing high-quality care to support the health and wellbeing of students. Care will be delivered across the Medical Centre, sports fields, and boarding houses, in conjunction with House Parents, Pastoral Leaders, and the Sports Department. The role requires both strong teamwork skills and the ability to work independently and autonomously as a clinician.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide medical care, triage, and wellbeing support to students, staff, and visitors, including developing appropriate treatment plans.
• Monitor and support unwell students across the School, liaising with House staff, parents, and external agencies to ensure coordinated care.
• Promote health and wellbeing education, delivering guidance and preventative care programs, including immunisations in collaboration with NHS teams.
• Maintain accurate medical records, ensuring confidentiality, compliance, and communication with relevant parties.
• Support boarding houses with health needs, medication management, and first aid provision, including controlled substances.
• Assist with School GP clinics, medical policy development, student medical checks, and onboarding processes.
• Manage medical supplies, audits, and stock rotation across the Medical Centre, first aid kits, and trip bags.
• Uphold professional standards, safeguarding, and statutory requirements while fostering a safe, respectful, and supportive environment.

Further Information

The position is for 22.5 hours per week, worked on a rota basis, with shifts scheduled between 0700am and 1900 pm, Monday to Sunday.

The starting salary is DYR8.35 - £38,707 per annum (FTE), pro rata £19,863 per annum.

Application Process

An application form can be downloaded from the School website. In order to apply, candidates are required to fill out an application form, provide a supporting statement and send the completed documents via email to recruitment@doyrms.com.

Completed application packs should be sent by email to the HR Department at recruitment@doyrms.com by Monday 10 November 2025.

Interviews will take place at The Duke of York’s Royal Military School week commencing 10 November 2025 and candidates will be contacted via email with interview details if they are shortlisted.

Please note that the School reserves the right to close the application deadline earlier than stated, so we encourage candidates to submit their applications as soon as possible.

CVs alone will not be accepted.

Information about the school

Established in 1803 by His Royal Highness Frederick, Duke of York, The Duke of York's Royal Military School has a rich history rooted in educating the children of military personnel. Originally located in Chelsea, the School relocated to its current site in Dover, Kent, in 1909.

Today, the School offers full, weekly, and flexi boarding options for over 500 students aged 11 to 18. Operating on an independent School model, it provides high-quality education, a wide range of extracurricular activities, and outstanding facilities.

The School enjoys academic success way above the national average with well over half of all of grades being A* – B, BTEC with an average of Distinction, and 85% achieving A – C grades. 95% of students move on to university, with 73% achieving their aspirational first choice and 40% moving to Oxbridge and Russell group universities. Ranked in the top 5% of Schools nationally, students make outstanding progress at GCSE, achieving over two-thirds of a grade higher than the national average. The progress students make during their time at the School is a significant strength. Factors contributing to high academic standards include supervised prep, Saturday morning lessons, small class sizes, and proactive encouragement for each student to achieve their best. The School operates on an independent model, with a dynamic schedule that includes Saturday morning classes and afternoon activities such as sports and performances.

The School's aim is to provide an all-round education with an academic focus, encapsulated in the Dukies; motto: "Looking forward with confidence, looking back with pride." An extensive co-curricular programme with over 60 clubs and societies offers a wide range of opportunities, exposing students to new experiences and setting them apart as they embark on their next life stages, well-equipped with essential skills for success.

The Duke of York's Royal Military School continues to honour its rich heritage while embracing innovation, providing a nurturing environment where students thrive academically and personally.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Miss Phoebe Morgans
• Address:The Duke Of York's, Royal Military School, Guston, Dover, Kent, CT15 5EQ
• Telephone: 01304 245023
• Email: recruitment@doyrms.com

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