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Location:

KwaZulu-Natal, ZA

Date: 10 Sept 2025

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 118 premium private schools in 27 countries spanning 6 continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 90,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.

Founded in 2013 by Nadim M. Nsouli, Inspired is backed by investors such as Stonepeak, GIC, TA Associates, and the Oppenheimer and Mansour family offices. The Group is experiencing 20% per annum growth through acquisition, greenfield site expansion, and the development of existing schools within its portfolio. In 2023, Inspired was recognised by Beauhurst as one of the UK\'s top 10 highest-value private companies.

Reddam House Umhlanga is seeking a dynamic and experienced to provide strong leadership and ensure a holistic and high-quality educational experience for students and staff within the College School phase. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in fostering a positive learning environment, driving academic excellence, and promoting the overall well-being and development of both students and teachers. This position demands a strategic thinker with exceptional management and interpersonal skills, dedicated to upholding the high standards of Inspired Schools.

School nursing is a specialised area of professional nursing dedicated to supporting the health, well-being and academic success of students. The school nurse plays a vital role in promoting healthy development, ensuring safety and addressing both existing and potential health concerns. Responsibilities include providing case management, delivering health education and collaborating with students, families, educators and other professionals to enhance the capacity for adaptation, self-management, self-advocacy and lifelong learning.

• Provide First Aid to staff and learners.
• Dispense medication to children as required in line with school policy and medical protocols.
• Implementation of health and safety protocols.
• Transporting and accompanying sick /injured children to medical facilities.
• Maintain up-to-date medical records and ensure confidentiality.
• Submission of medical insurance claims and organizing payments to doctors and hospitals.
• Provide counselling to learners and staff regarding medical issues.
• Management and ordering of stock including invoicing.
• Work hand in hand with boarding staff.
• Be responsible for night –shift and on call during weekends when pupils are on campus if required.
• The post holder is required to undertake any other reasonable tasks that the School Head/line manager determine
• Liaise with parents, guardians, teachers and external healthcare providers.
• Assists with the daily operation within boarding.

• Registered Professional Nurse with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) (proof required).
• Previous experience as a school nursing sister in a boarding environment will be a distinct advantage.
• Relevant nursing qualification: Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
• Valid First Aid and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (essential).
• Pediatric, Trauma or School Nursing training will be advantageous.
• Minimum 3–5 years of nursing experience
• Familiarity with adolescent health issues, emotional well-being and mental health support.
• Excellent communication and administration skills
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Be organized, have attention to detail, hard-working and flexible
• Driver's license and own vehicle
• Must be in possession of a dispensing license, or be in the process of getting one.
• Availability to work on weekends and be on call when required.

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.