Part-time School Nurse

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The British School of Brussels (BSB) is a leading not-for-profit, inclusive international school with 1,350 students from around 70 countries. Set on a stunning green campus in Tervuren – close to both vibrant Leuven and cosmopolitan Brussels – we combine world-class facilities with a warm, welcoming community.
What truly sets BSB apart is not just what we do, but how we do it. Strong relationships, a shared sense of belonging, and a relentless commitment to quality underpin every aspect of school life. Our students are inspired to aim high, broaden their horizons, and thrive-academically, personally, and socially.
From our bespoke enquiry-based Primary curriculum to our outstanding range of pathways at Post-16 (A Levels, IB Diploma, and BTEC), and an enrichment programme offering hundreds of activities each week, BSB provides exceptional opportunities for every child. Our graduates go on to top universities worldwide, and these results are the natural outcome of a culture built on care, curiosity, and collaboration.

Purpose of the role:
To give professional and effective first aid and general medical assistance to all students, staff and visitors to the school.
In liaison with fellow part-time nurses, to advise the school on good practice guidelines in all health-related matters and inform of legislation changes in Belgium and the UK.

The successful applicant will:

• Develop, review and implement health/medical policies and procedures in liaison with fellow part-time nurses (and Line Manager and Leadership Team as appropriate).
• In liaison with fellow part-time nurses, advise on all health-related matters, including preventive medical care.
• Maintain accurate student medical records in the school’s database.
• Liaise with designated school safeguarding staff and external agencies in child protection issues.
• Work with the Nursing Team in any emergency medical support of the school’s major incident plan.

Key tasks:

• Support children with medical needs in school.
• Administer daily medication under the school and Belgian national guidelines.
• Provide initial first aid and medical advice.
• Keep a daily record of attendance at the school nurse and treatment given.
• Ensure all relevant paperwork is completed in relation to reported accidents.
• Ensure required and legal paperwork is completed for external local services (e.g. Kind & Gezin, medisch schooltoezicht,…)
• Ensure first aid boxes are in strategic places across the school and are kept updated.
• Liaise with teaching staff on health counselling and pastoral care of students appropriately.
• Communicate ‘life threatening’ medical conditions in students to all staff and update appropriately.
• Organise and implement first aid and other health/medical programmes for staff and sport/activity coaches.
• Work with teaching staff on health counselling, preventive and pastoral care appropriately.
• Ensure effective first aid at school events as appropriate.
• Liaise with the school’s Company Doctor on legal health/medical checks as appropriate.
• Provide administrative support to the external Leuven Medical Team.

Qualifications

• Registered nursing qualification recognised by FOD Belgium

Experience

• Relevant nursing experience, ideally in a community or school-based setting

Skills

• Responsible and discrete
• Self-motivated, dynamic and disciplined.
• Child-minded, friendly and positive
• Patient
• Excellent communication skills
• Exceptional organisational and time management skills, with ability to work on own initiative.
• Good IT skills.
• The willingness to be an effective team player.
• A very good level of English and Dutch (French would be an asset).

The Person:

• Commitment to the BSB Guiding Statements
• Committed to achieving the best at all times for BSB students
• Belief that in learning and in life more is achieved together than alone
• Committed to the safety and wellbeing of BSB students.

In return, we offer:

• A part-time (40%), temporary contract until the end of June 2026
• An interesting position in an international environment
• An attractive salary – BSB Learning & Teaching scale – Band 3 representing a minimum of € 3.959 and a maximum € 5.636 gross per month (full-time, pro-rated for part-time roles), depending on the years of relevant experience
• Interesting extra-legal benefits including paid school holidays, extra pension payments, luncheon vouchers, free use of the BSB sport facilities

Application process:

The deadline for applications is Friday 19 December 2025 at 12:00 (CET).
Please note that only applications sent in using the application form on the BSB website will be considered. No other submissions will be accepted.
Interviews will be held at the school in December or the beginning of January.

As part of our commitment to safeguarding children, all applicants will be subject to rigorous checks from the interview stage onwards.

We look forward to receiving your application. If you have not heard anything further from us by mid-January 2026, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

 “The British School of Brussels is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.” (with reference to the most recent KCSIE)

 BSB is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our community.

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