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Before applying for this job, it is important that you read the guidance by clicking on this _ and the Job Profile attached. These explain the job role and the type of person we're looking for. Location: Abbotswell School, Duration: Permanent, Full Time Roles that require PVG Membership Please note that with effect from 1 April 2023, where a role requires PVG membership, candidates will be required to meet the cost of the PVG membership. This applies only to roles with a full time equivalent salary of £30,000 and above. (Teaching roles and jobs at Grade 10 and above (currently £30,030 per annum / £16.50 per hour) The Council will pay for the PVG membership cost initially, either £18 for existing PVG scheme members, or £59 for non-members, and this cost will be deducted from an employee’s first FULL month’s salary payment. Job purpose/about the role To manage, supervise and develop school financial and administrative support services in accordance with corporate and school procedures. • Standard Grade/National 4 (or equivalent qualification) in English and Mathematics or experience of financial and administrative processes in an office environment, • Supervising a busy office, • Experience of Microsoft packages including word and excel, • High level of competency in IT, • Good financial literacy, • Management, monitoring and operating financial systems, • Being responsible for the safekeeping, accuracy and appropriate processing a variety of information, which is often of a sensitive and multi-agency nature, • Reception duties Please see the Job Profile for further details. Aberdeen City Council is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. For further information, please see our _ pack. Flexible Working We are happy to talk flexible working and offer flexible working for most roles in the organisation meaning that many of our employees enjoy the freedom of choosing a working pattern that suits them as much as it suits the organisation. Disability Confident We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you consider yourself to have a disability and think you may require a reasonable adjustment to be made for this part of the selection process, or would like further information in relation to reasonable adjustments, please contact _. Armed Forces We are a forces-friendly employer, have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a gold award recipient in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We have a specific email address for those in the forces, those who have left the forces, as well as their partners / spouses / families: _. We are able to answer questions about jobs and our application / selection process, as well as about our employee support provisions. Guaranteed Interview Scheme We have a number of guaranteed interview schemes available to applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for who: • have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 (all jobs), • looked after young people, those that are in continuing care or are a care leaver up to the age of 29 (all jobs), • are aged 16-24 and live in Aberdeen City or have been to an Aberdeen City Council school and are applying for a Modern Apprenticeship (except Trades apprenticeships), • have done a Foundation Apprenticeship with Aberdeen City Council and are applying for any apprenticeships relevant to the area in which they did their Foundation Apprenticeship, • are New Scots aged 16-24 and are applying for any apprenticeships Please note that eligibility to work in the UK is dependent on legal status and all applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK.

Control Systems Engineer The Opportunity: The Control Systems Engineer will join a hugely successful engineering team and work on the development of next generation machine tooling equipment. With an exciting new control system design project on the horizon, the Control Engineer will play a key role in its development and implementation, collaborating closely with OEMs to ensure functionality, regulatory compliance, and market readiness across the UK and EU. Job Responsibilities: Design and develop electrical control systems for machine tools, including the creation of electrical drawings, technical documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and work instructions. Lead system optimisation activities, including control system tuning and performance enhancement. Testing and Validation. Lead projects involving new machine installations, control system developments, upgrades, and the integration of optional machine features. Provide technical expertise to Quality, Production, and Service teams in diagnosing and resolving electrical and control system issues. Preferred Skills: HNC, HND, or Degree qualification in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics). PLC programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting experience. Ability to read, interpret, and understand both electrical and mechanical engineering drawings. Competent in the use of electrical test and diagnostic equipment, including multimeters, oscilloscopes, and similar tools. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with colleagues, customers, suppliers, and OEM partners. Experience producing clear and concise technical reports and documentation. Experience working with CNC machine tools or industrial automation systems. Knowledge of UK and EU regulatory requirements relating to machinery and control systems.Benefits and Hours of Work: Hours of Work: 07:45 - 17:00 Mon to Thurs, 08:30 - 12:30 Fridays (39 hours) Stunning offices and production facilities in beautiful countryside. A really nice place to work, genuinely so! Free parking Company Pension Company events Company Health Scheme Company benefit Scheme (discount gym membership, cinema, etc.) Company Electric Vehicle Discount Scheme Half day Friday 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy

Job Description: Test Administrator (Scotland) TIMSS 2027 Field Trial, March 2026. PIRLS 2026 Main Study, May-June 2026. Background Pearson is responsible for the delivery of two international assessment studies in schools in Scotland: 1. PIRLS. The Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) assesses the reading achievement of pupils at about age 10 (P5 in Scotland), every five years across about 60 countries. In addition to reading achievement, PIRLS gathers information on how pupils' performance is related to their attitudes, gender and background. PIRLS includes questionnaires for pupils, teachers, headteachers and parents/carers which together provide rich contextual data for the interpretation of the assessment., 2. TIMSS. The Trends in Maths and Science Study (TIMSS), assesses the performance in maths and science of pupils at ages 10 and 14, (P5 and S2 in Scotland) every four years across about 60 countries. It provides internationally comparative data on pupils' achievement in maths and science, and how their performance is related to their attitudes, gender and background. In addition to the assessment, TIMSS includes questionnaires for pupils, teachers, headteachers, and parents/carers, which together provide rich contextual data for the interpretation of the assessment and add valuable perspectives on the teaching of mathematics and science. Pearson is recruiting external Test Administrators to administer these studies in schools in Scotland. More information about each study is available online: (url removed) (url removed) In each study the pupil assessment is delivered online and is split into two assessment sections followed by a questionnaire section. Test Administrators (TAs) will therefore need to be confident using technology. However, training will be given on accessing and using the online platforms used in each study, and schools are asked to have an IT technician available on the day. Online training is mandatory to ensure standardisation in the delivery of each study's requirements. Purpose Test Administrators (TAs) administer the pupil online assessments and questionnaires within designated schools, ensuring that the international procedures are adhered to in full. Personnel who are engaged for this role will be trained remotely on the procedures and must complete pre-training activities and attend a live training/Q&A session in the two to three weeks prior to each test window. Preparation for the training session will include reading the TA manual and completing short online assessments on aspects of the pre-training materials. For each study TAs will be trained and contracted separately so that if you are available or wish to take part in only one of the studies this will be possible. Likewise, depending on demand and your geographic location, we may only request your participation in one study rather than both. Main Responsibilities • Liaise with the School Coordinator or Headteacher regarding arrangements for the test day, such as room bookings and desk/table layout of the room/s to be used and access to ITfacilities., • Ensure there are enough computers / laptops on the assessment day for all pupils., • Ensure that pupils are sitting their assigned online assessment., • Administer the assessments and pupil questionnaire in accordance with international standards as outlined in the training and instructions provided, maintaining their security at all times., • Ensure the correct timing of the sessions, recording the session start and end times., • Record pupil participation and complete appropriate administrative paperwork as outlined in training., • After completion of the pupil assessments and questionnaires, ensure administration documents are returned to Pearson., • Ensure schools are reminded that teacher and school and parent/carer questionnaires need to be completed by the test date., • Set up and administer devices supplied by Pearson (laptops) rather than by the school, where this is needed, following the guidance given. Relevant Experience, • Experience of teaching and / or working in a school classroom., • Confident using IT applications, particularly for onscreen assessment., • Experience of invigilating tests / examinations. Competencies Required, • Ability to adhere to specified procedural standards., • Confident troubleshooting common technology user issues., • Excellent verbal communication skills., • Good organisation and administrative skills., • Ability to identify, communicate and escalate issues promptly and effectively., • Ability to work to agreed timeframes. Essential Requirements, • Availability for at least one of the studies as per the following: o TIMSS remote training in February 2026, then availability to visit schools Monday to Friday (minimum 3 days per week), from 2 March to 2 April 2026. o PIRLS remote training in April 2026, then availability to visit schools Monday to Friday (minimum 3 days per week), from 6 May to 19 June 2026. • Arrival time at school is usually 08.00 and finish time is approximately 13.00., • Car and driving license for travel to schools, as required (use of public transport is encouraged, where practical)., • A current Scottish PVG scheme certificate, covering working with children (this will be verified, and/or with appropriate applications made for individuals for whom it is needed)., • Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all pupils. Desirable Requirements Occasionally overnight stays may be necessary to be at the school by 08.00. Test Administrators should indicate on their Expression of Interest confirmation form if they are able to do overnight stays (with expenses paid). Work to be contracted We will collect information about which study/ies you are available for, and will provide a contract for one or both studies depending on demand and your geographic location relative to study schools. Application guidance: It is an essential requirement for Test Administrators to have classroom-based experience. If you have 'classroom-based experience', within the Occupation Experience section of the application form, please ensure to: select 'Yes' when asked, 'Do you have vocational or industrial/occupational experience in the sector(s) for which you are applying?' select 'Work based Experience - Classroom based experience' from the drop-down list. The vacancy preference will show as TIMSS/PIRLS, please use one of these preferences in the drop down menus