School Auxiliary - North Berwick High School - EAL10506

Vacancy Information

The salary advertised is full time (35 hours per week, 52 weeks per year). Sessional posts will be pro-rated accordingly.

Hourly rate of pay: £12.29 - £13.11
This is a 39-week sessional post i.e. working hours will be during school term time plus in-service days.

Days and times of work:
Monday - Thursday, 08:00-16:00
Friday, 08:00-13:00
To start asap.

North Berwick High School is a secondary school in the beautiful coastal town of North Berwick, which received an excellent HMIE inspection report in June 2020. The current school roll is 1052. Expansion work to create more classrooms and improved facilities has recently been completed. Strong links have been developed with the local community and a broad range of extra curricular activities are on offer. The ethos of the school is underpinned by the NBHS values of curiosity, kindness, diligence and belonging. We aspire to excellence in learning and teaching and our school motto “Aim Higher” speaks to this ambition.

This post is within our Administration Team. The Administration team consists of seven members of staff, providing excellent support to pupils, staff, parents and visitors. The successful candidate will deal with first aid, including pupil medication, as well as completing photocopying for staff and printing of school reports. Organisational and communication skills are essential as the successful candidate will lead the school vaccination programme and the organisation of first aid training. The ability to prioritise work and to work well with others are also essential.

Job Details

To provide general assistance to staff and pupils throughout the school.

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
Good standard of general education.
First Aid Qualification or willing to work towards.

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

East Lothian Council Primary and Secondary Schools
Further details on all East Lothian Council Primary and Secondary Schools, including individual school websites can be found here: Primary and Secondary Schools

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