The School Nurse consistently works towards outstanding performance across all professional standards, ensuring safeguarding, successful outcomes and the efficient and effective administrative operations.
To work as part of the administrative team, providing a friendly and welcoming service to students, staff, families and visitors in a manner that truly reflects the values of our school.
The post holder is expected to be able to prioritise tasks and to manage their workload initiative and minimum supervision. The school’s pursuit of excellence begins at our front gates and this role should actively seek to ensure an outstanding public perception of our operations and provision.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
To work as part of the administrative team, providing a friendly and welcoming service to pupils, staff, parents and visitors in a manner that truly reflects the values of our school. The post holder is expected to be able to prioritise tasks and to manage their workload with a minimum of supervision. The school’s pursuit of excellence begins at our front gates and this role should actively seek to ensure an outstanding public perception of our operations and provision.
Medical Campaigns and correspondence with parents
Care and supervision of students in need of medical care
Control and supply of medicines to all persons at the school.
Accident control and Insurance claims. (Mutua)
To register and maintain records of allergies and special nutritional requirements of all staff and students and liaising with the catering company.
Training for staff and students on health and wellness issues
Organizing annual medical checkups for all staff
Informing all staff of students with special medical needs
Maintenance of all first-aid kits
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential:
High level of English and Spanish
Flexible, positive and “can-do” attitude to work
Medical training and experience
Full understanding of Equal Opportunities and able to implement it in everyday practice.
To communicate clearly and resolve any issues quickly and professionally.
To have excellent management skills and to be able to follow the school’s disciplinary code.
Desirable:
Similar experience in a business or academic environment.
Competencies for the Role
To be approachable to children, families, and staff.
To be able to work professionally as part of a team.
To be flexible, friendly and cooperative when working with colleagues.
To communicate clearly to families, students and staff and resolve any issues quickly and professionally.
To communicate effectively and with empathy both verbally and in writing.
At Newton International College we have high academic expectations for all of our students. Our vision is that every child will achieve more than they imagined possible, in a happy and inclusive environment where everyone is supported and encouraged to excel. In addition, our whole community shares a common understanding of the personal qualities and values which we hope all of our students will demonstrate and uphold.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years employment history. We will also request references covering the last 5 years of employment.
We welcome diversity and have an equal opportunities policy. All suitably qualified candidates will be considered, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation or age.
ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history.
ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.
Newton College
Cam. Viejo Alicante km3, 03295 Elche- Alicante
(+34) 965451428 - www.newtoncollege.es