At Epsom College, student wellbeing is our highest priority. We are committed to ensuring that every pupil feels happy, supported, and well cared for throughout their time at the College. While we want pupils to fully enjoy their school experience, we also recognise the importance of providing reassurance, guidance, and expert care whenever challenges arise.
Pupils at Epsom benefit from a strong, integrated network of staff dedicated to both their physical and emotional wellbeing. At the heart of this support lies the Health Centre — an essential and highly valued part of the College community.
The Health Centre provides a safe, professional, and discreet environment where pupils can access excellent medical care. Our experienced team, led by a Nurse Manager and supported by School GPs, Physiotherapists, and Counsellors, ensures a truly multidisciplinary approach to health and wellbeing.
We deliver high-quality, comprehensive care across a wide range of needs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week during term time. This includes the assessment and treatment of minor illness and injury, the management of sporting injuries and concussion, and ongoing support for pupils with chronic medical conditions. In addition, we provide dedicated care for pupils’ mental and emotional wellbeing, recognising the vital connection between physical health and overall resilience.
Our well-equipped facilities include consulting rooms and dedicated accommodation for boarders who may require overnight care, enabling us to respond effectively, compassionately, and promptly to both routine and more complex medical needs.
The nursing team also plays a key pastoral role within the College, building trusted relationships with pupils and offering support that extends beyond physical health. Working closely with House Masters, Matrons, and the wider pastoral network, the Health Centre ensures that every pupil receives personalised, holistic care tailored to their individual needs.
We are proud to provide an excellent, pupil-centred service that is responsive, professional, and compassionate. Our aim is to create an environment in which every pupil feels safe, supported, and able to thrive both academically and personally throughout their time at the College.
The range of duties include, but not limited to:
- Organising and providing care for pupils
- First line for care and advice for pupils requiring medical assistance or support during the night
- Managing pupils with chronic illnesses
- Undertaking health checks
- Handling accidents, including sports injuries and substance abuse
- Administering medications according to College policy
- Carrying out duties in line the College’ safeguarding protocols
- Maintaining records and the College accident report book
- Participation in pastoral care, liaising with teaching staff, parents and guardians
- Working in partnership with teaching staff to promote and deliver effective health education
- Communicating effectively with colleagues, pupils, staff and parents
- Referring to other healthcare professionals when required
- Acting as a First Aider and assisting in the provision and maintenance of all First Aid equipment throughout the College
- Maintaining professional development to meet with prep requirement
- Attending departmental meetings and participation in the formulation and updating of departmental policies and protocols
- Other reasonable duties as directed by the Nursing Manager, Bursar and Deputy Head
- Required to stay in ‘on-call nurses room’ during the night duty.
Hours:
EITHER: 1 Long Day Shift (7:30am – 7:45pm), 1 Short Day Shift (12:00pm – 6:00pm) and 1 sleeping on call shift (7:30pm – 7:45am) - 30.5 hours per week Term Time Only including Inset. Salary: £19,559.
OR: 2 Long Day shifts (7:30am – 7:45pm) and 1 Short Day Shift (12:00pm – 6:00pm) - 30.5 hours per week Term Time Only including Inset. Salary: £22,476.
Holidays: Statutory holiday entitlement pro rated for part time working is provided and taken during school holiday periods and has been included in salary above.
Method of Application: Candidates to complete an application form which can be downloaded via our website www.epsomcollege.org.uk. To comply with safeguarding procedures when working in a school, CVs will not be accepted. Applicants should refer to the Recruitment, Selection and Disclosure policy on the College website. Applications will be assessed in order of receipt and interviews and appointment may occur at any stage after applications are received. Please apply as soon as possible.
If you wish to discuss the role or the working arrangements further, please contact the Nurse Manager for an informal chat [email protected].
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
