St John’s Catholic Specialist School

School Nurse

Required September 2025 / Permanent Contract / Term time only / 25 Hours per week

Salary: Starting salary from £37,338 (pro rata £21,832.25 for TTO and part time) dependent on qualifications and experience 

St John’s Catholic Specialist School is a school for young people up to 19 years with special educational needs. Our mission is to support our students to gain the knowledge and skills they will need to thrive in adult life. Every day is different, and staff work with pupils with a range of different needs, which include sensory impairments, communication and learning challenges or autism.   

We are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced School Nurse interested in progressing their career in working within a specialist setting. This is a fantastic opportunity to join our team of dedicated professionals who are committed to providing the very best life chances for our students. 

Duties of the role includes:

· Responsible for the routine healthcare of pupils. 

· Work collaboratively with therapists, audiologist, teachers, learning support assistants and carestaff.

· Responsibility for medical records.

· Provide recommendations and guidance to parents/ carers, colleagues in school and other professionals.

· Ensure colleagues are aware of the relevant guidance and emerging trends in relation to health care.

· Responsibility for the administration of medication, including the training of staff. 

· Develop and deliver programmes to promote healthy lifestyles amongst the pupils.

· Participate fully in whole school training sessions and meetings

· Monitoring the effectiveness of health care in the school.

· Play a full part in the life of the school community, supporting the ethos, rules and regulations

In return, we can offer:

• A very supportive environment with a strong commitment to professional development.
• An induction programme tailored to your experience and needs.
• A school which actively promotes the well-being of staff.
• A school culture that encourages everyone to achieve their best.

This role would be suitable for candidates with knowledge and experience in line with agenda for change band 6. We would also consider applications from individuals looking for a band 5/6 development post. 

Candidates are warmly welcomed to visit the school and experience how rewarding your work could be.

For further details and an application pack contact Miss Sarah Holt - sarah.holt@stjohns.org.uk (01937 842144)

Wednesday 9th July 2025 / Interviews: TBC

St John’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All staff are expected to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service and references regarding your suitability to work with children.  We promote diversity and want a workforce, which reflects the population of Leeds. 

The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.