Lead Nurse

Roedean is an extraordinary school, sitting within the South Downs National Park and
overlooking the English Channel. It is not just the location, but our reputation for excellence in
pastoral care, our strong academic focus, and our genuine belief in the importance of creativity
and an all-round education, that makes Roedean unique.
We are seeking a remarkable and visionary person to lead our counselling team. You will be
experienced and well qualified (BACP accredited or equivalent), but most importantly, you will
have the girls’ aspirations and welfare at the heart of your vision. We are seeking someone who
values kindness and generosity, who can build transformational relationships and who wants
to make a difference to every individual, as an individual.
The successful candidate will provide a clinically effective, high quality service of nursing care
to pupils and first aid care to all members of the school community and support the Deputy
Head, Pastoral with the strategic development of the Health Centre in line with best practice
from the NMC, RCN, Boarding Schools’ Association (BSA) and Care Quality Commission. The
successful candidate will have a professional nursing qualification and NMC registration.
Previous experience as a School Nurse. Practice Nurse, Children’s Nurse or as an A&E Nurse
would be desirable.
We welcome your interest in being part of our journey at a time of continued development.
Roedean is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young
people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check
is required for all successful applicants.
Please download an application pack from our website (www.roedean.co.uk/Vacancies) or
contact Louisa Butler via vacancies@roedean.co.uk. Please note we do not accept CVs.
Closing date: 9am 13 May 2024.
Due to the need to appoint quickly we reserve the right to interview an appoint at any time.