School Nurse/Senior Health Professional at Watling Academy

SCHOOL NURSE/SENIOR HEALTH PROFESSIONAL

Salary - £32,597 to £37,280 FTE

Actual Salary - £29,352 to £33,569 p.a.

Commencing – September 2026

Term Time + 2 weeks (40 weeks per year)

37.5 hours per week

8:00am – 4:30pm, Monday to Friday

Are you passionate about providing high-quality medical care and support within a school community? Do you have the leadership skills to coordinate a first aid team?

The Role

Watling Academy is seeking a compassionate and experienced School Nurse/Senior Health Professional to provide high-quality medical care and support for our students. This is a key role in ensuring the health and wellbeing of our school community. The successful candidate will be dedicated to promoting a safe and supportive environment, proactively managing first aid provision and working closely with students who have medical needs. They will oversee Health Care Plans, support students with medical requirements and ensure the effective administration of daily nursing care.

The role involves delivering high-quality care and first aid to students, responding effectively to medical needs and ensuring accurate health records are maintained using the Medical Tracker IT system. The safe storage, administration and monitoring of medication will also be a key responsibility. The School Nurse/Senior Health Professional will work closely with students who require additional medical support, liaising with parents, staff and healthcare professionals to ensure their needs are met. They will also coordinate vaccination programmes, lead on health initiatives, and oversee personal emergency evacuation plans (PEEPs). Providing first aid training and guidance to staff will be an important part of the role to ensure a high standard of care across the Academy.

About Watling Academy

Watling Academy is an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ secondary school situated on the western edge of Milton Keynes, encompassing the Whitehouse and Fairfields developments. Opening in September 2020, our school is a new and vibrant learning community for students aged 11-18. We are excited to have opened the Watling Academy Sixth Form to our first cohort of Year 12 students in September 2025, which will provide further educational opportunities. Our core values of Respect, Responsibility and Kindness embody the ‘Watling Way’ and are integral to the way we interact, learn and grow together as a community.

For more information about our school, please explore our website: www.watling.academy

Learn more about why you should join us by downloading the attached Watling Academy Recruitment Pack

About The Alliance Schools trust

The Alliance Schools Trust is driven by our mission of Care, Education and Opportunity. We prioritise care by ensuring that no student or staff member ever feels anonymous. Everyone is recognised, valued and supported, creating a strong sense of belonging within our community. Our commitment to education is reflected in our proven track record of academic success, consistently outperforming both Milton Keynes and national averages. We offer opportunity through supportive and dynamic learning environments, where every student can thrive and be well-prepared for future success in higher education or employment. For staff, we offer extensive opportunities for professional development and progression within our growing network of schools, empowering you to advance your career within a united, forward-thinking Trust. 

How to Apply

Due to our commitment to safer recruitment practices, we can only accept applications through My New Term. Please do not submit CVs.

The Alliance Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

E-mail: hr@tastrust.org.uk

Headteacher: Emma Anderson

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 4th August 2026 

Interviews: w/c 17th August