About Dubai Schools Al Barsha
Dubai Schools Al Barsha is a private co-educational school located in Al Barsha South, Dubai, and is part of the Dubai Schools Project launched by the Government of Dubai. The school opened in September 2021 and is operated by Taaleem, a leading education provider in the UAE.
Dubai Schools Al Barsha follows an American curriculum based on New York State Education Department (NYSED) standards, while also placing strong emphasis on Arabic language, Islamic values and UAE culture. Its educational approach combines inquiry-based learning with future-focused skills to help students become independent, confident and empathetic learners.
The school aims to provide a modern learning environment where students can develop academic, social, emotional and practical skills, preparing them for future education and careers. It is part of Dubai’s wider initiative to provide high-quality education aligned with international standards while maintaining strong connections to UAE values.
About the job
Taaleem is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. At Taaleem, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective practices in relation to child protection, and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to various background checks including receipt of references, proof of relevant qualifications, identification, and police checks, including overseas checks.
Dubai Schools Al Barsha is looking for an experienced School Nurse to join their dynamic school community and play a vital role in supporting the health, safety, and wellbeing of our students and staff.
Job Purpose
Support the school in managing all health-related issues and in maintaining appropriate systems that fulfill DHA/HAAD compliance requirements.
Key Accountabilities
- Deal with students’ health issues including administering drugs, vaccines and other appropriate treatments
- Check on lunch boxes and the food served in the school canteen to support the school’s agenda on maintaining a healthy living environment; as well as undertaking healthy eating talks with students
- Support Health and Safety in school by liaising with Facilities Manager on regular checks
- Manage all issues with DHA/HAAD including compliance, approvals and statistics
- Make sure all First Aid Kits are appropriately maintained
- Undertake School Medicals with specific year groups
- Communicating with Parents regarding health and safety issues
- Administer vaccinations in the school (DHA/HAAD approved only)
- Communicate and liaise with Children’s Health department at the DHA/H
- AADSupport, manage and caring for children with very specific health issues e.g. diabetic students
- Member of the Health and Safety Committee
- Support and work closely with the school on Child Protection
- Input clinic visits into proactive system
Qualifications
Education: Appropriate Nursing qualification and DHA / HAAD approved
Experience: 2 years’ experience of Nursing in a recognized environment e.g. Hospital / School Clinic
Competencies:
- An extensive knowledge of Primary Health Care in particular in relation to families and children
- Ability to advise and support colleagues in practical application of effective and efficient health care for young people
Attributes:
- Caring and empathetic with an affinity for working with young people
- Non-judgmental and approachable
- Excellent communication skills
- High degree of confidentiality
