International Schools Partnership Careers

Health Service Role Profile

Purpose of Role

The purpose of the nurse or health personnel in the school is to promote students’ health, ensure a safe school environment, support learning and school attendance, provide health education and guidance, and serve as a link between the healthcare system, families, and the educational community to help students succeed academically and physically. 

ISP Principles

Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.

Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.

Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.

Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools.

Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.

ISP/BSI Key Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain students’ health, support physical and mental well-being.
• Provide first aid and emergency care, respond to injuries and urgent medical situations.
• Manage chronic conditions and medications monitor students with ongoing health needs and safely administer medications.
• Ensure a safe and healthy school environment prevent accidents and promote hygiene.
• Monitor and prevent communicable diseases, control the spread of illnesses within the school.
• Provide health education and guidance, teach students about healthy habits and wellness.
• Support student attendance and learning, reduce health-related absences and help students stay in class.
• Serve as a liaison between students, families, healthcare providers, and the school community, coordinate care and communication.
• Manage medical supplies and inventory – keep track of medications, first aid materials, and medical equipment, ensuring everything is available, safe, and organized.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

• Strong clinical and nursing skills (first aid, medication administration, chronic disease management)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to educate students and staff about health and wellness
• Critical thinking and problem-solving in emergency situations
• Organizational skills for managing records and medical inventory
• Empathy, patience, and the ability to work with diverse student populations
• Registered Health license or equivalent certification
• Bachelor’s degree related to health preferred
• CPR and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Additional pediatric or school health certifications are a plus
• Prior experience in pediatric, community, or school nursing preferred
• Experience managing chronic illnesses and medications in children
• Experience with health education, wellness programs, and student advocacy.
• Familiarity with health record-keeping, school policies, and emergency response procedures.

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history. 

ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.