Auxiliary Nurse (School Health & Hygiene Supervisor) at Standard Bearers School (SBS)

Position Summary

• We are seeking a compassionate, proactive, and highly organised Auxiliary Nurse to join our team. Beyond providing basic healthcare support to pupils, the successful candidate will play a key role in strengthening the school's hygiene, sanitation, and environmental standards.
• The Auxiliary Nurse will support the delivery of first aid and basic healthcare services to pupils and staff while ensuring that the School maintains the highest standards of hygiene, cleanliness, and environmental safety.
• The successful candidate will supervise the daily activities of nannies, janitors, and cleaning personnel to ensure that classrooms, toilets, playgrounds, dining areas, and all school facilities remain clean, hygienic, and conducive to learning. This position requires a hands-on individual with excellent organisational, supervisory, and interpersonal skills.

Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will:

• Administer first aid and basic medical care to pupils and staff within the scope of practice.
• Monitor pupils who become ill or sustain minor injuries during school hours and provide appropriate care before referral where necessary.
• Maintain the school's sick bay and ensure it is adequately stocked with essential medical supplies.
• Maintain accurate records of all treatments, illnesses, injuries, and incidents.
• Promptly notify parents and management of medical incidents requiring further attention.
• Support the implementation of the school's health, hygiene, safeguarding, and infection prevention policies.
• Conduct routine health and hygiene inspections across classrooms, toilets, playgrounds, dining areas, and other school facilities.
• Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of nannies, janitors, and cleaning personnel to ensure high standards of cleanliness and hygiene are consistently maintained.
• Ensure classrooms, washrooms, staff areas, and common spaces remain clean, sanitized, organised, and presentable throughout the school day.
• Monitor the cleanliness, maintenance, and presentation of the school environment, including gardens, walkways, and outdoor spaces, ensuring the premises remain neat, well maintained, and visually appealing at all times.
• Inspect cleaning schedules and ensure assigned duties are completed effectively and on time.
• Report maintenance issues, safety hazards, or sanitation concerns promptly to the School Administrator or Facility Manager.
• Promote good hygiene practices among pupils, including proper handwashing, personal hygiene, and infection prevention.
• Support health awareness campaigns and school wellness initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, safeguarding, and environmental standards.
• Work collaboratively with the School Nurse, School Administrator, Human Resources Department, and other members of the leadership team to maintain a healthy and safe learning environment.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Performance will be assessed based on:

• Quality and timeliness of first aid and healthcare support.
• Hygiene and sanitation standards across the School.
• Effectiveness in supervising nannies and janitorial staff.
• Cleanliness and presentation of classrooms, toilets, playgrounds, and common areas.
• Accuracy of medical and hygiene records.
• Compliance with health, safety, and safeguarding requirements.
• Responsiveness to medical incidents and hygiene concerns.
• Feedback from management, staff, parents, and visitors.
• Contribution to creating a safe, healthy, and welcoming school environment.

Qualifications and Experience
Applicants should possess:

• A minimum of a Diploma or Certificate in Auxiliary Nursing, Community Health, Health Assistance, or a related healthcare qualification from a recognized institution.
• Registration with a recognised healthcare regulatory body will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of 3 years' relevant experience, preferably in a school, hospital, clinic, or child focused healthcare setting.
• Previous experience supervising cleaning, hygiene, or support staff will be an added advantage.
• Strong knowledge of first aid, child health, infection prevention, and hygiene management.
• Good record keeping and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm, compassionate, and professional during emergencies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications will be an added advantage.

Competencies:
The ideal candidate should demonstrate:

• Compassion and empathy towards children.
• Excellent supervisory and leadership skills.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities.
• Attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness.
• Sound judgement and problem solving skills.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across departments.
• Commitment to safeguarding, child welfare, and health promotion.
• A proactive approach to maintaining a clean, safe, and healthy school environment.