Active Schools Co-ordinator - 2 Positions Available, Ross High School & Musselburgh Grammar School - EAL10536

Vacancy Information

Hourly rate of pay: £18.70 -£20.91

Post 1 - Ross High School
Temporary until 31 March 2027.
Days and Hours of Work:
Monday - Friday, 08:30-16:30
Starting and finishing times are flexible.
To start asap.

Post 2 - Musselburgh Grammar School
Temporary until 31 March 2027.
Days and Hours of Work:
Monday - Friday, 08:30-16:30
Starting and finishing times are flexible.
To start asap.

You will be asked to indicate which post(s) you would like to be considered for when you complete the application form.

These posts are temporary due to a partnership agreement with sportscotland. This agreement will be reviewed towards the end of the 2026/27 financial year.

Job Details

To work as an effective member of the Active Schools Team to increase the activity levels of children and young people by offering opportunities to participate in sport and provide motivation to adopt active and healthy lifestyles, now and into adulthood.

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.

The ‘East Lothian Way’– values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.

Job Requirements

Relevant Qualifications
Educated to Degree level in relevant discipline and/or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills and competencies gained through relevant experience.

Driving Licence
A full current driving licence is desirable for this post.

PVG Membership
This post is considered as Regulated Work with vulnerable children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.

All preferred candidates for posts carrying out regulated work with these groups will be required to become a PVG Scheme member, or undergo a PVG Scheme update if they are already a member, prior to any formal offer of employment being made by East Lothian Council.

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.

Please note:
If you have spent more than 3 months working or living outwith the UK in the last 5 years then you will be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website.

Additional Information

For additional East Lothian Council employment information please click on the following link: www.eastlothian.gov.uk/nonteachinginfo

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If you require further information about this vacancy, please call , 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.