We are seeking to appoint a compassionate, proactive, and organised nurse to join our friendly school nursing team.The nursing team provides high-quality care to pupils, and contributes to the medical and first aid provision across the School community. This vacancy is available on a full-time. term-time only basis commencing November 2024. Main duties of the job As part of the role, we have the opportunity to administer first aid, and work to support pupils with various medical conditions at school.We work with parents, carers, and specialist health professionals, teachers, and the Individual Needs department to develop in school care plans. We looking for a nurse with a professional nursing qualification and at least five years of post-registration experience. Experience in providing medical services in an educational setting would be desirable.We seek someone with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, who can understand the needs and perspectives of others. Closingdateandtimeforapplicationsis12noononTuesday,22October Please refer to the candidate pack for further details. About St Leonards St Leonards is a friendly and forward-looking independent, coeducational, boarding and day school situated on an historic campus at the heart of the university town of St Andrews. The school enjoys an unrivalled location - there are sandy beaches, world-class Links golf courses, and historic sites on its doorstep. St Leonards delivers the inspiring, globally-recognised International Baccalaureate curriculum (which has been praised by university admissions officers for its focus on deepening learning learning, offering wider subject options, and enriching minds) for pupils aged five to 18, and was the first school to be accredited as an all-through IB school in Scotland.It is one of just two schools in the UK to actively offer all four IB programmes, ensuring a seamless learner journey.The youngest pupils follow the Primary Years Programme, which goes hand-in-hand with the vibrant Outdoor Learning programme at St Leonards. This is followed by the Middle Years Programme and (I)GCSEs. In the Sixth Form, pupils choose between the Career-related Programme and the Diploma Programme. St Leonards enjoys a rich sporting heritage, and continues to boast a strong record of achievement with pupils representing the school nationally in golf, rugby, lacrosse, hockey, horse riding, and small-bore rifle shooting.The leading five-tier Golf Programme continues to go from strength to strength, the Duke of Edinburgh Award is the fastest growing of all Scottish independent schools, and an exciting calendar of trips and activities ensures pupils leave St Leonards equipped with the skills required to succeed in today’s ever-changing world. Truly an education ‘Ad Vitam’ (for life).