Head Nurse

Established in 1972, Dover Court International School in Singapore is a leading inclusive international school with British heritage, serving international families, set on a green 12-acre site about 20 minutes from the Singapore CBD. Dover Court International School is a community with inclusion at its heart. With close to 2000 students aged 3 to 18, our unique Pathway programme enables us to provide an education that meets the needs of a diverse student population, ensuring all learners are appropriately supported and challenged in their learning. This is reflected in our excellent outcomes for all learners.

Our unique approach enables us to prepare all students to flourish in our dynamic world, so they are active participants in a globally connected community, now and throughout life. This was recently recognized as Dover Court International School was chosen for the ‘UK Impact in Singapore’ 2022 award by the British Chamber of Commerce.

In our Early Years we use a Reggio Emilia inspired approach. In Primary we are guided by the National Curriculum for England and the International Primary Curriculum. In Secondary we have IGCSE/GCSE, the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and International BTEC qualifications. We also offer courses that focus on English, mathematics, life skills and employability through ASDAN programmes.

All students are involved in a wide range of co-curricular activities, mainly run by teaching staff. Resulting in a rich and varied co-curricular offer for our students, with our school active and competitive in the local international school sports league across a number of sports. The school has an extensive programme of residential trips starting in Year 3 up to the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award in Secondary.

We are also members of the Federation of British International Schools in Asia (FOBISIA) and are accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).

Dover Court is a strong, vibrant community, where all staff are well supported with access to a range of professional learning opportunities and a commitment to professional reflection and growth.

Safeguarding

At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world class,safe, happy environment in which children and young people can thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils where we embrace all race, abilities, religions, genders, and cultures. All post holders in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both your country of residence/birth and any country of residence.

We're looking for a Head Nurse who will be responsible for leading and managing the school’s health services to ensure the physical wellbeing, safety, and holistic care of all students. The Head Nurse will oversee the daily operations of the school medical center, ensure compliance with local healthcare regulations and safeguarding requirements, and work collaboratively with school leadership, staff, parents, and external healthcare providers.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree/Post Graduate Qualifications/Professional Qualifications in Nursing

• Registered with the Singapore Nursing Board

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant nursing experience, preferably in paediatrics, school health, or education setting

• First Aid certified

• Demonstrable strong knowledge of health promotion, safeguarding and child protection practices 

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with students, parents, and other stakeholders from diverse cultural backgrounds

• Ability to maintain accurate medical records and handle confidential information with discretion

• Possess the ability to inspire, mentor and guide the nursing team while fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment

Why Dover Court?

Dover Court is not a typical school. For more than 50 years, we've shown that exceptional outcomes and inclusive education go hand in hand. We believe every child deserves to be known, valued and empowered to achieve more than they thought possible.

You'll join a team that works hard, supports one another, celebrates success and genuinely cares about making a difference. Together, we help families find a school community where their children can flourish.

If you're a dedicated professional looking for meaningful work and the opportunity to make a real impact on families' lives, we'd love to hear from you.

We welcome applications from suitable qualified persons from all diverse backgrounds
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.