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\n Job Advert\n Falkirk Council is seeking to recruit class teachers who are highly skilled practitioners, committed to delivering the very best learning and teaching experiences for our children and young people. \n The key policy document for Falkirk schools is Learning to Achieve. This was co-created by headteachers, teachers, early years practitioners, support staff, parents/carers, pupils and other partners. \n It sets out clearly our expectations for our class teachers, namely that they are practitioners who demonstrate commitment to meeting the needs of all learners by: \n \n • reflecting critically on their practice\n, • being proactive in seeking professional learning opportunities that further enhance their skills and knowledge\n, • adopting flexible, creative approaches to meet the needs of all learners\n, • using current educational thinking to inform their practice\n, • making good use of professional collaboration in school and beyond\n, • communicating effectively with others\n \n Successful applicants will: \n \n • hold a primary or secondary qualification (preferably also have ASN experience or qualification).\n, • be fully registered with the General Teaching Council, Scotland (GTCS)\n, • be able to demonstrate that they possess the commitment, knowledge and skills outlined in the Standard for Full Registration\n \n Successful applicants who progress to the next stage of the recruitment process will be invited to attend: \n \n • Classroom observation\n, • Short Leet interview\n \n Observation Lesson and Interview times TBA \n You will work 14 hours per week. \n Applicants are encouraged to be explicit in detailing their skills, experience and attributes that they can bring to this post. \n If you are the successful candidate, you will be required to gain/maintain PVG scheme membership, the cost of which will be met by the preferred candidate along with GTCS Registration. \n The salary for this Teacher’s post is paid in line with SNCT Conditions of Service, please see Appendix 2.19 - SNCT Handbook \n \n \n

\n ACTUAL CLOSING DATE: Applications must be received by 19th of November 2026 at 11.55pm. \n Please ensure that you read the full advert text and do not submit a CV, as these will be disregarded as they do not form part of SLC application process. If you require to submit additional information to support your application, please upload this under supporting documents. \n INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA OPPORTUNITY MARKETPLACE. \n Permanent Post. \n \n Location: Tinto Primary School and Nursery. Hours: 35 hours per week. Salary: Head Teacher Scale 6, £78,696 per year. \n \n About the school: \n Tinto Primary School is a non-denominational establishment providing education to male and female pupils. Along with classes covering Primary 1 to Primary 7, a Nursery is provided for children from the age of 3 years. \n The school is an integral part of the community and at all appropriate times endeavours to participate in community events. These include an active after school club, use of the local church for services, involvement in Tinto Village Day. \n Transforming learning and teaching, inspiring learners, improving attainment and supporting young people to achieve their potential is what we want our schools to achieve. \n We are looking to appoint an experienced and highly motivated leader who can take forward the Council’s priorities for education and the drivers of change in the National Improvement Framework. You can do this as a Head Teacher in one of our modern school buildings which are designed to deliver a 21st century curriculum. \n We are looking to appoint a Head Teacher who is required to: \n Manage the affairs of the school to the benefit of the pupils and the wider community in compliance with the requirements of the statutes relating to the provision of education and the general duty of care owed to staff and pupils. \n Formulate clear aims for the school and policies to ensure their achievement within the framework of the Council’s policies. \n Ensure the communication of these aims and policies to all staff, pupils, parents and other users of the school. \n Act on behalf of the Council, as principal professional adviser to the Parent Council which is a separately constituted group to support parental engagement, family learning, and provide such advice and information as required, by the Parental Involvement Act 2006. \n You will be required to study for and obtain the Standard for Headship, as determined by the GTC and in accordance The Head Teachers Education and Training Standards (Scotland) Regulations 2019. You must be successful in gaining the Standard for Headship within 30 months of taking up your appointment. Full details on how to obtain this are available on the GTC website. Failure to achieve the Standard for Headship within 30 months of starting your post, may lead to termination of your employment as a Head Teacher. \n Please outline the date you achieved the Standard for Headship or when you are likely to achieve it in an attached document. \n View the Head Teacher job profile. \n If you require to submit any further additional information to support your application (not a CV), please upload this under supporting documents. \n Please Apply online - All correspondence will be via your email address \n Preferred candidates identified after the selection event process will be required to assist the recruitment team, if need be, to ensure timely completion of recruitment checks. If recruitment checks are not completed within a reasonable timescale, you may automatically be withdrawn from this position. \n Canvassing of Elected Members or employees of South Lanarkshire's Council directly or indirectly in connection with any appointment within the Council shall disqualify the applicant. \n Legislative Information \n This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Scotland Act 2020. \n This post is considered a Regulated Role with Children and/or Adults, in respect of the Disclosure Scotland Act 2020. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children and/or Adults. \n Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to a formal offer of employment being made. \n Please refer to http://www.disclosurescotland.co.uk for further information about the disclosure process and best practice. \n Teacher Salary \n In line with the Teachers’ Conditions of Service, your salary for the remainder of this school salary year, which runs in conjunction with the academic session, may be recalculated to reflect how teachers accrue pay. \n Further information on the Teachers’ National Pay and Leave Specification can be obtained from the Scottish Negotiating Committee for Teachers’ website Appendix 2.19 - SNCT Handbook. \n GTC Registration \n It is a legal requirement for any teacher teaching in a Scottish state school to be registered with GTC Scotland, General Teaching Council (Scotland) Registration. \n Qualification \n Holding the Standard for Headship became a prerequisite for teachers taking up their first permanent headteacher post at Local Authority and grant-aided schools in Scotland from 1 August 2020, under Section 28 of the Education (Scotland) Act 2016. For more information please visit https://www.gtcs.org.uk/professional-standards/Standard-headship.aspx \n Overseas Criminal Records Check \n An Overseas Criminal Records Check is required where applicants born outside the UK (Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland) or who have lived or worked outside the UK for a continuous period of 12 months in the past 10 years. \n Applicants are responsible for providing evidence of the Overseas Criminal Record Check. The check must be translated into English and should come from the police, judicial authority, government department or home embassy of the country or countries concerned. The check must include an official statement confirming that the applicant does not have any history of or pending criminal record proceedings. Checks may be carried out to authenticate the documents provided. \n Equal Opportunities and Inclusion statement \n The Council is committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion in its workforce. Therefore, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community, including under-represented groups within our workforce. We are keen to receive applications from candidates who have a disability, who are from a care experienced background, who are from a black, Asian or minority ethnic background, from a military service background and from those who are new Scots. \n As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile for this position. \n As proud holders of the UK Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award, the Council is also committed to supporting members of the armed forces community, including service leavers, veterans, reservists and their families. In line with this commitment, service leavers, their close family members, veterans and reservists will be guaranteed an interview if they meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile. \n

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\n Job Description\n Assist with the delivery of a clean and safe user environment within various premises across East Ayrshire in order to assist with the promotion, delivery and integration of the Council’s key objectives; specifically in relation to the Community Plan, Shared Commitments, Single Outcome Agreement and Best Value. \n Requirements\n The duties of the post involve Regulated Work with children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Successful applicants for such posts will be required to become a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme member in respect of Regulated Work with either or both of these groups as appropriate, or if they are already a Scheme member, be subject to a PVG Scheme Record Update, before any formal offer of employment can be made by East Ayrshire Council. \n Please note:- PVG members' records are constantly updated with any new vetting information that arises. Any information that is disclosed on a PVG Scheme Record or Scheme Record Update, if relevant to the post being applied for, will be discussed with the applicant prior to any formal offer of employment being made. \n Responsibilities\n We follow the national guidance in relation to pre-employment checks namely “Safer Recruitment Through Better Recruitment”. With regards to requests for references and in line with this guidance, during your application process you should provide details of a minimum of two appropriate and relevant references, one of which should be from your current or most recent employer. It is also a requirement that the reference from your current or most recent employer is from an appropriate senior manager and it is not a reference from a former peer operating at the same level. \n If you apply for this post, please add the following email address to your safe sender list to ensure that any MyJobScotland related e-mails go directly to your inbox - noreply@myjobscotland.gov.uk. \n The Individual\n This are 2 permanent part-time posts available at Galston Primary School. \n The hours of work are 16 hours per week to be worked as follows:- \n Monday to Thursday: 3.30pm - 6.45pm & Friday: 3.30pm - 6.30pm \n The hourly rate for this post is between £13.95 - £14.12. \n These are term time positions. \n East Ayrshire Council is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcomes applications from all members of the community. We encourage applicants from underrepresented groups including Black and Minority Ethnic people, disabled people and LGBT people. We are also keen to decrease occupational segregation and so encourage women to apply for managerial posts and/or roles in which they are underrepresented. East Ayrshire Council is a Disability Confident employer and a Recruit with Conviction Ambassador. \n To be considered for interview, candidates must demonstrate on the application that they meet all essential criteria of the attached job specification. \n If you require further information please contact FPMRecruitment@east-ayrshire.gov.uk \n \n

\n Job Description\n Provide support to learners and teachers by undertaking a range of non-teaching duties, including classroom administration and practical tasks such as contributing to the preparation of teaching materials in order to assist with the promotion, delivery and integration of the key objectives in relation to those identified within the Education Service Plan and the Community Plan. \n Requirements\n The duties of the post involve Regulated Work with children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Successful applicants for such posts will be required to become a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme member in respect of Regulated Work with either or both of these groups as appropriate, or if they are already a Scheme member, be subject to a PVG Scheme Record Update, before any formal offer of employment can be made by East Ayrshire Council. \n \n Please note:- PVG members' records are constantly updated with any new vetting information that arises. Any information that is disclosed on a PVG Scheme Record or Scheme Record Update, if relevant to the post being applied for, will be discussed with the applicant prior to any formal offer of employment being made. \n Responsibilities\n We follow the national guidance in relation to pre-employment checks namely “Safer Recruitment Through Better Recruitment”. With regards to requests for references and in line with this guidance, during your application process you should provide details of a minimum of two appropriate and relevant references, one of which should be from your current or most recent employer. It is also a requirement that the reference from your current or most recent employer is from an appropriate senior manager and it is not a reference from a former peer operating at the same level. \n \n If you apply for this post, please add the following email address to your safe sender list to ensure that any MyJobScotland related e-mails go directly to your inbox - noreply@myjobscotland.gov.uk. \n The Individual\n This is a temporary part time term time post based within Kilmaurs Primary School. The post is temporary until 29 June 2027. \n The hours of work are 27.5 hours per week to be worked Monday - Friday at the direction of the Line Manager. \n The full time salary of the post is £26,190 - £27,300 per annum. \n The actual part time term salary is between £17,649 - £18,397 per annum. \n If you require further information please contact Gillian Crawford at gillian.crawford@eastayrshire.org.uk \n To be considered for interview, candidates must demonstrate on the application that they meet all essential criteria of the attached job specification. \n East Ayrshire Council is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcomes applications from all members of the community. We encourage applicants from underrepresented groups including Black and Minority Ethnic people, disabled people and LGBT people. We are also keen to decrease occupational segregation and so encourage women to apply for managerial posts and/or roles in which they are underrepresented. East Ayrshire Council is a Disability Confident employer and a Recruit with Conviction Ambassador. \n \n

\n Job Advert\n Join Our Facilities Team – School Cleaner \n Are you someone who takes pride in creating safe, welcoming spaces for others? Do you want to be part of a supportive, professional team that helps schools thrive? If so, we’d love to hear from you. \n We’re looking for a motivated and reliable Cleaner to join our Facilities (Soft FM) team in one of our local schools. In this vital role, you’ll help maintain a clean, hygienic, and positive environment for children, staff, and visitors – ensuring our schools are places where people feel valued and cared for. \n Who We’re Looking For: \n We welcome applications from people with or without previous cleaning experience. What matters most is your positive attitude, strong work ethic, and ability to work well with others. If you’re organised, take pride in doing a good job, and are willing to learn, you’ll fit right in. \n The Role: \n \n • Location: Beancross Primary School\n, • Hours: 10 hours per week\n, • Days: Monday to Friday, 3.30pm to 5.30pm\n, • Contract: Term Time, Part Time Temporary Maternity Leave Cover until 30th September 2027\n, • Team: Part of a wider Facilities team supporting schools across the Council area\n \n Why Join Us? \n \n • A supportive, inclusive working culture\n, • Training and development opportunities\n, • A real sense of purpose in supporting local children and communities\n \n If you want to make a difference every day, take pride in your work, and be part of a team that values respect, teamwork and care, we encourage you to apply. \n

\n Pupil Support Assistant - Fixed Term until 29.06.2027 \n Colinton Primary School \n Salary: £26,806-£27,032 (pro rata for part time and sessional) \n Hours: 20 per week, 39 weeks sessional \n Working Pattern: Monday to Thursday 08:45-12:50, Friday 08:45-12:25 \n Colinton Primary is a non-denominational Primary School, which serves the area of South West Edinburgh. It is part of the Firrhill Learning Community comprising of Bonaly, Longstone, Oxgangs and Pentland Primaries. The Cluster Schools work closely together and are very supportive of each other. The catchment includes both Dreghorn and Redford Barracks with many of the military children attending the school, which means it has a very transient school roll. There are 7 classes and a nursery. An impressive outdoor area situated within the school grounds is used by all pupils. Our school provides a warm, inclusive and stimulating environment for approx. 180 children, with excellent opportunities for learning and play both indoors and outdoors. \n \n We are looking for an enthusiastic person with a nurture-based approach who can show initiative. This position would be working as part of a team with our Class Teachers and Support for Learning Teacher. The successful candidates will most likely have experience of: \n \n • providing pupil support in numeracy and literacy\n, • working 1:1 with children who have additional support needs, such as ADHD and Autism\n \n \n A current first aid certificate would also be desirable. \n \n Good basic education and standard of Maths and English to SQA standard grade level or equivalent, or previous relevant experience is required. Good communication skills, verbal and written, is required, together with planning and organisational skills. \n \n For further information about the school, please visit our website https://colintonprimaryschool.com/ \n \n This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. An unconditional offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory. \n We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and able to be their best. We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, as well as people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people across all levels of the organisation, all of whom are currently underrepresented. All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience. Disabled and care-experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview. \n Find out more about our commitment to equalities https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/work-us/inclusive-edinburgh/4 \n As part of our goal to improve organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure we're recruiting the best people. We're interested not only in your skills and experience but also in your approach to work. Therefore, part of our interview process will be an assessment of how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working. \n You can find out more on Our Behaviours web page Our Behaviours - The City of Edinburgh Council \n Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range. \n Happy to talk flexible working. \n Follow us on X at @edincounciljobs \n View Pupil Support Assistant job pack \n View Sessional Working Information \n

\n Job DescriptionAssist in the daily preparation of food for a variety of meal plans at various establishments across East Ayrshire in order to assist with the promotion, delivery and integration of the Council’s key objectives; specifically in relation to the Community Plan, Shared Commitments, Single Outcome Agreement and Best Value.Requirements\n The duties of the post involve Regulated Work with children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Successful applicants for such posts will be required to become a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme member in respect of Regulated Work with either or both of these groups as appropriate, or if they are already a Scheme member, be subject to a PVG Scheme Record Update, before any formal offer of employment can be made by East Ayrshire Council. \n Please note:- PVG members' records are constantly updated with any new vetting information that arises. Any information that is disclosed on a PVG Scheme Record or Scheme Record Update, if relevant to the post being applied for, will be discussed with the applicant prior to any formal offer of employment being made. Responsibilities\n We follow the national guidance in relation to pre-employment checks namely “Safer Recruitment Through Better Recruitment”. With regards to requests for references and in line with this guidance, during your application process you should provide details of a minimum of two appropriate and relevant references, one of which should be from your current or most recent employer. It is also a requirement that the reference from your current or most recent employer is from an appropriate senior manager and it is not a reference from a former peer operating at the same level. \n If you apply for this post, please add the following email address to your safe sender list to ensure that any MyJobScotland related e-mail’s go directly to your inbox - noreply@myjobscotland.gov.uk. The Individual\n This is a temporary part-time post based at Loanhead Primary School. \n The hours of work are 10 hours to be worked as follows:- Monday to Friday: 12.00pm - 2.00pm. \n The hourly rate is between £13.95 - £14.12. \n Please note this post is term time. \n East Ayrshire Council is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcomes applications from all members of the community. We encourage applicants from underrepresented groups including Black and Minority Ethnic people, disabled people and LGBT people. We are also keen to decrease occupational segregation and so encourage women to apply for managerial posts and/or roles in which they are underrepresented. East Ayrshire Council is a Disability Confident employer and a Recruit with Conviction Ambassador. \n To be considered for interview, candidates must demonstrate on the application that they meet all essential criteria of the attached job specification. \n If you require further information please contact FPMRecruitment@east-ayrshire.gov.uk \n

\n Job Description\n Assist in the daily preparation of food for a variety of meal plans at various establishments across East Ayrshire in order to assist with the promotion, delivery and integration of the Council’s key objectives; specifically in relation to the Community Plan, Shared Commitments, Single Outcome Agreement and Best Value. \n Requirements\n The duties of the post involve Regulated Work with children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Successful applicants for such posts will be required to become a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme member in respect of Regulated Work with either or both of these groups as appropriate, or if they are already a Scheme member, be subject to a PVG Scheme Record Update, before any formal offer of employment can be made by East Ayrshire Council. \n Please note:- PVG members' records are constantly updated with any new vetting information that arises. Any information that is disclosed on a PVG Scheme Record or Scheme Record Update, if relevant to the post being applied for, will be discussed with the applicant prior to any formal offer of employment being made. \n Responsibilities\n We follow the national guidance in relation to pre-employment checks namely “Safer Recruitment Through Better Recruitment”. With regards to requests for references and in line with this guidance, during your application process you should provide details of a minimum of two appropriate and relevant references, one of which should be from your current or most recent employer. It is also a requirement that the reference from your current or most recent employer is from an appropriate senior manager and it is not a reference from a former peer operating at the same level. \n If you apply for this post, please add the following email address to your safe sender list to ensure that any MyJobScotland related e-mail’s go directly to your inbox - noreply@myjobscotland.gov.uk. \n The Individual\n This is a temporary part-time post based at Lainshaw Primary School. \n The hours of work are 6 hours to be worked as follows:- \n Wednesday: 8.00am - 2.30pm (30 minute break) \n The hourly rate is between £13.95 - £14.12. \n Please note this post is term time. \n East Ayrshire Council is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcomes applications from all members of the community. We encourage applicants from underrepresented groups including Black and Minority Ethnic people, disabled people and LGBT people. We are also keen to decrease occupational segregation and so encourage women to apply for managerial posts and/or roles in which they are underrepresented. East Ayrshire Council is a Disability Confident employer and a Recruit with Conviction Ambassador. \n To be considered for interview, candidates must demonstrate on the application that they meet all essential criteria of the attached job specification. \n If you require further information please contact FPMRecruitment@east-ayrshire.gov.uk \n

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