Meres School, a school at the forefront and always backed by excellent academic results. Founded in 1966, Colegio Internacional Meres is the only private school in Asturias accredited as an official international school by the IBO (International Baccalaureate Organization), one of the first in Spain to achieve this status.
Its model of academic and educational excellence is aimed at girls and boys from 3 to 18 years of age and is based on the promotion of critical thinking, self-discipline and teamwork to form multidisciplinary, global and resilient students and individuals.
The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Enfermero/a escolar (turno de tarde - temporal) to join our fantastic team.
Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 90 schools in 20 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 100,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, "Thrive in a rapidly evolving world".
We are seeking a caring, professional, and proactive School Nurse to play a key role in supporting the health, safety, and wellbeing of our pupils. Working closely with students, families, staff, and external healthcare professionals, you will provide day-to-day medical care, administer prescribed treatments and medication, respond to medical incidents and emergencies, and support pupils with ongoing health needs.
Beyond clinical care, you will promote a culture of health and wellbeing across the school, delivering health education initiatives and providing guidance on topics such as healthy lifestyles, nutrition, hygiene, accident prevention, and emotional wellbeing. You will maintain accurate and confidential medical records, advise staff and families on health-related matters, and contribute to the continuous development of the school's health and wellbeing provision. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated healthcare professional who is passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of children and young people within a school community.
This is a Fixed term contract,September to October, working afternoons.
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We are looking for a qualified and compassionate nurse with at least two years' experience, ideally gained in a setting supporting children and young people. You will be an empathetic and resilient professional with a genuine commitment to pupil wellbeing, capable of recognising changes in behaviour or health needs and responding appropriately. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, are essential, along with the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, families, colleagues, and external healthcare professionals. We are seeking someone who is proactive, highly organised, and detail-oriented, with a collaborative approach and the flexibility to adapt to a busy and evolving school environment. Fluency in both Spanish and English is required, together with confidence using Microsoft Office applications and an awareness of educational technologies and teaching approaches. This role would suit a dedicated healthcare professional who is passionate about contributing to a healthy, supportive, and thriving school community.
Complete this application before the closing date. The Closing Date for Applications is: Sunday 18th of October 2026.
Cognita Schools are 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 practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.
Early applications are encouraged, we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to closing date for the right applicant.
Thrive in a rapidly evolving world.
We can offer career opportunities for teachers and support staff with an international dimension, through our global schools network and offices across five regions. If you are looking for a career in education that will take you further, get in touch to discuss opportunities to join the Cognita community.
