School Nurse - Immediate start

Repton Al Barsha is seeking to recruit an outstanding School Nurse for an immediate start. 

About Cognita:

Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 100+ schools in 16 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 85,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, ‘Thrive in a rapidly evolving world’.

At Cognita, we know every student is unique. We nurture their distinct personalities and strengths. We support them academically, socially, and emotionally, wherever they are in the world, wherever they’re starting from. We protect what’s special about them, while offering them rich knowledge, opportunities, and best practices. And they get to be part of something bigger; ensuring they get an education that’s, quite literally, world class.

About Repton Al Barsha

Repton Al Barsha currently educates students from Nursery (FS1) to Year 11 and will be growing year on year through to Year 13.

We are a well-resourced Apple Distinguished School with exceptional sporting facilities, seeking to achieve the best from every pupil both academically and in extra-curricular activities which is a key aspect of the school program.

The school was rated Very Good with several outstanding features in the most recent DSIB inspection.

Repton Al Barsha boasts state of the art facilities and is situated at the heart of ‘New Dubai’ in the Dubai Science Park, Barsha South. It offers the academic rigour of the UK National Curriculum within an inclusive family environment. The School is built on the twin foundations of academic excellence and the highest standards of pastoral care.

Repton Al Barsha Senior School is at an exciting stage of growth and development. We are seeking to appoint talented, highly motivated and well-qualified individuals. You should have a proven track record of outstanding learning and teaching. Our senior school staff have a mindset which understands all students have the potential for top performance, and the drive and passion to enable them to do so. The school provides teachers with the opportunity to work within a team of highly supportive and creative colleagues; and excellent professional development.

Purpose of the Job:

The School Nurse is the first point of contact for unwell students, parents and staff, and is responsible for providing medical treatment, school-wide tracking and staff training to ensure the school is a safe place for the whole community.

Key Responsibilities:

Plan, implement and evaluate health care, ensuring the school health service is responsive to change and development within the school

Act as a clinical expert and role model participating in the development of school nursing practice

Participate in staff training in relation to medical treatment and student health care

Provide first aid or emergency care to the school community

Provide effective and supportive communications with parents about the students’ condition and nursing care given

When required, transfers the student to the Accident and Emergency Department of the nearest hospital as per the standard procedure

Ensure that all medical supplies and equipment needed for first aid and emergency care are available and in working condition in the school clinic

Administer medicines, and treatments as per the written standing order of the School Medical Officer

Successful candidates will have:

DHA License

BLS/First Aid certificate

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certificate, or willing to be trained

Infectious Disease Control trained

Excellent written and spoken English

Previous experience in a School, Nursery or working with children

At least 2 years UAE experience

Pleasant personality with excellent communication and outstanding organisational skills

Experience with MS Office suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)

To support your application, please include your current, up-to-date CV. 

The school reserves the right to interview and appoint strong candidates before the official closing date, and therefore we would encourage candidates to apply early in the process.

Cognita is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects the same from its employees. All new staff will be subject to detailed and enhanced pre-employment clearance, including identity checks, criminal background checks for all countries lived in, qualification checks, employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps in employment, and satisfactory reference checks for all employment in the last 5 years.