At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students' welfare and assist staff in a vibrant school environment.
- Company: Preston Lodge High School, a community-focused secondary school.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, term-time hours, and a supportive work culture.
- Other info: Join a motivated team dedicated to continuous improvement and student success.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while working in a positive atmosphere.
- Qualifications: First Aid certification and a passion for supporting young people.
The predicted salary is between 15.16 - 16.3 £ per hour.
The salary advertised is full time (35 hours per week). Part-time hours will be pro-rated accordingly. Hourly rate of pay: £15.16 - £16.30. This is a 39 week sessional post, i.e. working hours will be during school term time plus in-service days.
Days and Hours of Work: Monday - Friday, working during school hours. To start asap. Applications will be accepted from those wishing to be considered for this role on a part-time basis. If you are applying for this role on a part-time basis, please tell us in the Additional Information section of the application form.
Preston Lodge High School is a non-denominational secondary school serving the communities of Cockenzie, Port Seton, Longniddry and Prestonpans. Our roll is currently 1062, and the school is very easily commutable from Edinburgh. In our recent inspection, the strong relationships between staff and students, our calm learning culture and the pride students have in their school were all highlighted. However, a number of important improvement needs were identified, too, and we are now working hard to address them.
We are finalising and implementing new school improvement priorities, reviewing our approach to meeting the learning needs of all students, and addressing attainment in S3, and in national qualifications, to make existing improvements more significant and consistent. Our motivated staff, along with our students, parents, carers, and the community we serve, are working hard to further improve all aspects of our school, and staff love working at Preston Lodge. We are a happy school, and new staff report very positively on our school’s culture and ethos.
At a time of great uncertainty in education, we work together to provide the best education possible for all of our students. Our work is focused on continuously improving our approach to classroom practice, developing student and staff learning, improving our curriculum offer and improving attainment with a keen focus on our equity gap. Although we have very strong Positive Destinations data, we are working hard to further diversify our Senior Phase, to better meet the needs of all students. We are increasingly exploring alternative awards for young people.
This post involves working closely with the School Office & Pupil Support to support pupils with medical needs. It also involves being the main 1st Aider. This is an exciting time for Preston Lodge High School, and the community it serves.
Job Details: To provide general welfare support and assistance to staff and pupils throughout. Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.
Job Requirements:
- Relevant Qualifications
- Valid First Aid Certificate or qualified to administer first aid.
- PVG Membership: This post is considered as a Regulated Role with vulnerable children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020.
Please note: PVG member’s records are constantly updated with any new vetting information that arises. Any information that is disclosed on a PVG membership or update check, if relevant to the post being applied for, will be discussed with the applicant and investigated prior to any formal offer being made.
If you have spent more than 3 months working or living out with the UK in the last 5 years then you will be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check.
Additional Information: For additional East Lothian Council employment information please click on the following link: www.eastlothian.gov.uk/nonteachinginfo. If you have any difficulties creating an account on MyJobScotland or applying for this post please contact the MyJobScotland support team via this link https://www.myjobscotland.gov.uk/contact-us. If you require further information about this vacancy, please call 01620 827868, or email us on recruitment@eastlothian.gov.uk.
Please note: We do not accept CV's (either electronically or by mail). All our vacancies must be applied for by fully completing the on-line application form. Although there is an ‘import data from my CV’ function on MyJobScotland, this only imports very limited data and should not be relied upon to complete the application form.
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