School Nurse

School Nurse or First Aider

Location: Hertfordshire

Contract Type: Full-time, temporary

Start Date: 02/11/2026

Salary: £100–£101.80 per day

Salary depends on experience, qualifications and the duties you are authorised to undertake.

Hours: 8:30am–3:30pm, Monday to Friday, term time only

About the Role

Teach Now is seeking a calm and reliable School Nurse or First Aider to join a well-regarded co-educational secondary school in Hertfordshire.

You will provide day-to-day medical and first aid support for pupils aged 11–18, assessing minor injuries and illnesses, responding to emergencies and escalating concerns appropriately. You will also support pupils with ongoing medical needs, working closely with pastoral staff, families and other professionals where required.

Accurate record-keeping and a well-organised medical room are essential. You will document incidents confidentially, maintain supplies and follow school procedures around medication, safeguarding and health and safety.

This role could suit either a qualified school nurse or an experienced first aider. A three-day first aid qualification is preferred, although applicants with Level 1 first aid training may be considered for suitable duties.

Key Responsibilities

Provide first aid and wellbeing support to pupils throughout the school day.

Assess minor injuries and illnesses and provide care within your training.

Respond to emergencies and escalate concerns when required.

Support pupils with medical needs in line with individual care plans.

Contact parents or carers where appropriate.

Maintain accurate, confidential medical and incident records.

Keep the medical room organised, clean and appropriately stocked.

Requirements

A current first aid qualification appropriate to the duties authorised by the school.

Relevant experience supporting children or young people with health or wellbeing needs.

Ability to recognise when further medical support is required.

Good understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality and record-keeping.

Willingness to follow school procedures regarding medication, health and safety.

The right to work in the UK and willingness to complete an enhanced DBS and other safeguarding checks.

Why work via Teach-Now?

Teach-Now is a widely recognised education recruitment company, offering excellent customer service and professional development for teachers and support staff.

Your own dedicated consultant for ongoing support and guidance.

A refer a friend scheme paying £150 for each candidate you refer once they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.

Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR), meaning equal pay to a permanent employee.

Access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders.

Application Process

Apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. Applicants must hold the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.

If you are not contacted within two working days, your application has been unsuccessful for this role. We will keep your CV and continue supporting your search for work in education.

Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures. We are committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers. This post is subject to enhanced DBS clearance

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