Spain Job Openings
British Council
Nurse
Madrid
PART TIME
August 23, 2024
Nurse
Date: 23 Aug 2024
Location: Madrid, European Union, ES
Company: British Council
We support peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide.
We work directly with individuals to help them gain the skills, confidence and connections to transform their lives and shape a better world in partnership with the UK. We support them to build networks and explore creative ideas, to learn English, to get a high-quality education and to gain internationally recognised qualifications.
Working with people in over 200 countries and territories, we are on the ground in more than 100 countries. In 2021–22 we reached 650 million people.
We work directly with individuals to help them gain the skills, confidence and connections to transform their lives and shape a better world in partnership with the UK. We support them to build networks and explore creative ideas, to learn English, to get a high-quality education and to gain internationally recognised qualifications.
Working with people in over 200 countries and territories, we are on the ground in more than 100 countries. In 2021–22 we reached 650 million people.
We are pleased to inform you that the British Council School in Madrid, Spain, is advertising for the post of School Nurse. This post will be a temporary, part-time local contract starting on September 2024, covering a maternity leave.
The contract will be for 29.5 weekly hours, from 10:00 to 15:00 on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, and 10:00 to 17:15 with a 30 minute lunch break on Wednesdays and Fridays.
This post is being advertised internally and externally through the British Council Careers site [LINK]. Please be advised the selection process may include presentations, in-tray and other selection exercises.
The deadline for receiving applications will be the 1st of September 2024 at 23:59 Madrid local time.
Role purpose and Context
The School Nurse will be a member of the school nursing team and work as part of the team responsible for the school’s Health Department for children from 2 to 18, across all sections.
The School Nurse will provide clinically skilled and individualised care to pupils, and on occasion, to staff and visitors. The School Nurse will have regular duties relating to the general pastoral and intimate care of pupils, and will be part of the team responsible for on-site Health and Safety which will include risk assessments. He/she will contribute to the Quality of Experience of all children supporting wellbeing in general.
Main accountabilities
- Nursing
- Care of children
- Health Education
- Nursing Administration
- Health & Safety
- Liaison
- Strategic development
- Professional Development
- Undertaking other reasonable duties related to the job purpose may be required from time to time
The Role Profile should be seen as enabling rather than restrictive and will be subject to regular review.
Language Requirements
English and Spanish language ability: Proficient in Spanish. English (spoken and written level B2 in CEFR or equivalent). Relevant language certifications/experience
to be indicated in Application Form and CV. Language Tests may be required. If no certifications are available, employee may be hired conditional to the achievement of the required level certification within a 12 month period.
to be indicated in Application Form and CV. Language Tests may be required. If no certifications are available, employee may be hired conditional to the achievement of the required level certification within a 12 month period.
Proof of Identity requirements/right to work in country
Candidates are expected to have researched whether they have the right to live and work in Spain.
Additional job requirements
Flexibility with working hours and section of school subject to operational needs.
Role specific skills
- The ability to prioritise and manage situations under pressure showing attention to detail
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to interact with people at all levels, combining confidence and assertiveness in a calm, courteous and professional manner
- IT skills
British Council Values and Behaviours
British council values and behaviours are applicable across our organisation, in all roles and at all levels. They are important because they say what we stand for at the British Council and help us to deliver our strategy. We use them to guide our decision making, as well as guiding how we treat one another and the people we work with. These will be assessed in the selection process. Our values are: Open and Committed; Expert and Inclusive; Optimistic and Bold. The behaviours for each values pair can be found on our Intranet Share Point site for internal staff and HERE for external applicants.
A connected and trusted UK in a more connected and trusted world.
Equality , Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Statement
The British Council is committed to policies and practices of equality, diversity and inclusion across everything we do. We support all staff to make sure their behaviour is consistent with this commitment. We want to address under representation and encourage applicants from under-represented groups, in particular, but not exclusively, on grounds of ethnicity and disability. All disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria are guaranteed an interview and we have Disability Confident Employer Status. We welcome discussions about specific requirements or adjustments to enable participation and engagement in our work and activities.
The British Council is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults who we work with.
We believe that all children and adults everywhere in the world deserve to live in safe environments and have the right to be protected from all forms of abuse, maltreatment and exploitation as set out in article 19, UNCRC (United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child) 1989.
Appointment to positions where there is direct involvement with vulnerable groups will be dependent on thorough checks being completed; these will include qualification checks, reference checks, identity & criminal record checks in line with legal requirements and with the British Council’s Safeguarding policies for Adults and Children.
If you have any problems with your application please email askhr@britishcouncil.org
Please note: Applications to this role can only be considered when made through the Apply section of our careers website. Our ‘ASK HR’ email is only to be used in case of a technical issue encountered when applying through the careers website. Emails with supporting statements and CV/Resumes sent to this email address will not be reviewed and will be deleted.
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