Summary

We are looking to appoint an experienced and appropriately qualified registered Nurse with a particular focus on mental health, ensuring the physical and emotional wellbeing of our young people while promoting regular school attendance.

Detail

We are looking to appoint an experienced and appropriately qualified registered Nurse to support the medical provision for our students aged 4-18. The successful candidate will provide nursing care and support to our students, with a particular focus on mental health, ensuring the physical and emotional wellbeing of our young people while promoting regular school attendance.

The Mental Health Nurse will work as part of the College Nursing team, on a one-year fixed term contract to cover a period of maternity leave. This is a part-time position, 25 hours per week, 9.30 am to 2.30 pm, Monday to Friday, term time only plus 3 days to be worked during the school holidays, 5 Inset days and Open Day (180 working days). Band 5 salary plus a range of benefits including free lunches and refreshments, contributory pension scheme, free annual flu vaccination, eye care vouchers, use of the Fitness Suite and free car parking on site.

Candidates must have a willingness to play a full part in the extra-curricular life of the College and be in sympathy with its Catholic ethos.

St Columba’s College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All postholders will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including reference checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

If you wish to discuss the vacancy further, please contact Jackie Metcalfe, Head of HR, at metcalfe.j@stcolumbascollege.org or call on 01727 892095. To apply for this position, click on the Apply Now link above

Closing date: 10 am on Thursday, 26th February 2026. Interviews will be conducted shortly afterwards. Early applications are encouraged as the College reserves the right to call suitable candidates to interview and to appoint prior to the closing date.

St Columba’s College is a Catholic Foundation of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart (US Province)

Documents

• Mental Health School Nurse Application Pack Feb 2026 PDF Document