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ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Care Assistant at a Barchester complex care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care they deserve. We'll look to you to support our residents with a variety of needs, including advanced or young onset dementia, multiple sclerosis, neuro rehab and Huntington's disease. Our residents need highly specialised care to get the most out of life, and you'll be there deliver that by assisting with daily living, providing support and companionship and sharing great moments and memories too. Every day will be different, so you can expect to undertake work that's as varied as it is rewarding. As a Care Assistant, you could be doing anything from supporting residents with their food and drink and following care plans to ensuring that each of our residents has one-to-one time. With our newly refurbished units, welcoming atmosphere and extremely supportive management, this is the ideal environment to bring your dedication and compassion to. It's an opportunity to put your skills to meaningful use and make the most of the career pathway we can offer you. ABOUT YOUTo join us as a Care Assistant in complex care, you'll need to have some experience of caring for older people, a can-do approach and excellent communication skills. Your empathy and warm-hearted approach will shine through, but above all, you'll have the compassion needed to deliver the highest standard of care and support for all our residents. In return we'll provide all the training you need to thrive. REWARDS PACKAGE In return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including: Free training and development for all rolesAccess to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savingsUnlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus schemeEmployee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards' And so much more! If you'd like to use your people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

Why apply for this role? Children’s Hearings Scotland (CHS) is undergoing an exciting period of reform, designed to make a step change in improving the outcomes for infants, children and young people who need us most. Children’s Hearings Tribunal Members play a vital role in Scotland’s society. They listen and make legal decisions for infants, children and young people. They ensure that the young person is at the heart of every decision taken – because every decision, no matter how big or small, has an impact. As Quality Partner, reporting to the Quality Manager you will support the delivery of our ambitious Quality strategy, helping drive continuous improvement and ensure we are delivering effective and high-quality tribunals across Scotland. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Quality Partner who will use their passion and experience for quality to help drive organisational excellence. This role is pivotal to support and monitor consistent, reliable performance and high standards of operational delivery. You will play an important part in helping our people to make high quality decisions, supporting the knowledge and behaviours that are required of the Hearing Tribunal to help improve outcomes for infants, children and young people. You will have a track record of delivering evidence-informed projects or services and be ambitious about achieving excellence. You will have skill, experience and enthusiasm with managing complexity and using data to deliver robust approaches to quality, monitoring, evaluation and improvement. Working as part of a small Quality team, you will help build and maintain processes to collect evidence and drive progress through the implementation of our strategic plan. An experienced and effective leader, you will be working with the National Team and partners and must be able to build collaborative relationships. Through engagement and gathering evidence, you will reflect the experience and perspectives of the volunteer community. You will be committed to listening to the voice of people with lived experience of the care system to shape and influence what we do and how we do it. Find a news article in Third Force News about Quality in CHS. For information on how to apply, please see bottom of the advert. Your Role Ensuring an agile and robust quality offer, you will work to influence and collaborate with other functions across CHS including Practice and Standards, Participation, Learning and Local Delivery teams to ensure implementation alignment and relevance of the Quality Strategy and its operational delivery. You will bring experience of working with project teams, diverse stakeholders and leaders to deliver tangible improvements. You will use this track record to work collaboratively, showing leadership and challenging practice and culture when necessary to deliver quality services. You will have excellent communication skills. Gathering and communicating evidence and data of what we do well, and where we need to improve is a critical element of this role. Working with colleagues, you will help shape practice and policy. You will also influence learning with effective feedback loops that share good practice as well as understanding from situations when CHS has not fully met the expectations of children and young people. You will play a key role in working with our Tribunal Delivery Managers, as well as supporting our network of 130 Panel Practice Advisor volunteers who work with CHS to improve quality. Our Positive Outcomes Directorate team This role sits with the Positive Outcomes directorate, which also includes Practice and Policy, Participation, Complaints and feedback and Learning. The role of the team is to engage with our strong volunteer community, and to raise the profile of who we are and what we do. You will collaborate with other departments and teams across the wider organisation.

At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply - you could be just who we're looking for! Of course, experience and track record are important, but we're more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. That's someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise, we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees. So, what are you waiting for? Join a community that cares about you! More about the role This is a fantastic regional based role covering our housing stock in Scotland, you won`t be based out of a specific office but will need to be based within relatively close proximity to Edinburgh. This is a great opportunity for post graduate quantity surveyor or building surveyor, technical officer, building, clerk of works, trade supervisor, inspector or contracts manager, also candidates with a trade background who want to take the next step in their careers. As a Contract Lead, you will play a key role in the successful delivery of our repairs, maintenance, and capital component upgrade projects. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include overseeing the execution of building works via our contractor framework, managing the lifecycle from inception to completion. Tasks will include but not limited to reviewing SOWs, specifications, requesting quotes from contractors, arranging pre-start meetings, providing solutions to on-site issues, undertaking post inspections. Also, managing compliance with CDM regulations, Health and Safety, performance, and ensuring contractors meet agreed SLAs and KPIs. You'll also provide valuable technical guidance on building refurbishments and maintenance contracts, actively contributing to Asset Management meetings and offering recommendations for improvement as required. Candidates with MCIOB and/or MRICS/AssocRICS would be advantageous but not essential. Essential Criteria • Valid driving licence., • Experience supervising and monitoring works to domestic and commercial properties., • Proven ability to manage contractors and ensure high‑quality service delivery., • Experience managing contract performance, including SLAs, KPIs, compliance and budgets., • Experience managing works programmes and working within CDM Regulations (2015)., • Must have knowledge of schedule of rates. More about you We're looking for someone with previous contractor management experience with a strong customer service background and a passion for driving continuous improvement. Experience in overseeing works on domestic and commercial properties is highly desirable, along with a proven ability to manage or lead effectively. If you're a postgraduate in quantity surveying / building surveying or a technical officer / building inspector, then this is a perfect opportunity for you to develop your skills further while making a real impact on the delivery of key projects. Benefits We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for. We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include: • Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly, • Essential car user allowance, • Pension with matched contributions up to 7%, • Excellent holiday package – up to 35 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave, • Overtime as and when required, • Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year, • A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%, • Training and development, • Extra benefits including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more. What's next? If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then click apply. You will be redirected to our careers site where you can discover more about the role, read a full job description and apply directly to us. As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we offer a guaranteed interview to candidates who are disabled, neurodiverse, or have served in the Armed Forces, provided they meet the essential criteria for the role. If you would like to be considered under this scheme, please indicate this in your application. We are dedicated to creating a supportive and accessible recruitment process for all. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview experience, please let us know. We're happy to work with you to ensure you have the opportunity to perform at your best. If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on ___. We understand the importance of a supportive and inclusive work culture so please talk to us at interview about flexibility you may need. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but we promise not to judge you for asking. For this role we are open to discussing the possibility of reduced hours, flexible start and finish times or compressed hours. If you are a recruitment agency please note we operate a PSL and do not take cold calls Safeguarding At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect. We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment. By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities

At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply - you could be just who we're looking for! Of course, experience and track record are important, but we're more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. That's someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees. So, what are you waiting for? Join a community that cares about you! More about your role You will carry out joinery work on domestic properties, including new installations and repairs, working to specifications and reports. You'll collaborate with your supervisor and scheduler to meet deadlines while focusing on cost-efficiency and delivering value to customers. You'll complete work to the highest quality standards, protect customers' homes and belongings, and organise your schedule with your supervisor. Working as part of a team, you'll liaise with colleagues and clients to ensure excellent service. You'll also support KPIs, maintain professionalism, complete required documentation, and supervise or train apprentices when needed, all while following Health & Safety guidelines and the Group's policies. As part of our employment checks, this role will require you to complete a satisfactory Basic DBS check. Although this role is advertised in a specific location, you will be required to work in surrounding areas. Essential Criteria • Have a NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent or can display competencies & experience by way of ‘time-served' (employment history review), • Hold a valid driving license More about you You must be technically competent with a qualification at City & Guilds or NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent), or have relevant experience. You'll need to work to strict deadlines and high-quality standards, undertake multi-skilling tasks, and communicate effectively. A current driving licence is essential. Ideally, you'll be IT literate or willing to learn software-based systems after training. Benefits We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for. We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include: • Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly, • Company Van with fuel card, • Equipment including Power Pack tools and tablet provided, • PPE and Full uniform provided, • Pension with matched contributions up to 7%, • Excellent holiday package – up to 35 days annual leave (Including bank holidays) with the option to buy or sell leave, • Overtime as and when required, • Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year, • A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%, • Training and development, • Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more. What`s next? If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then apply following our simple 5 minute application process, upload a CV and a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the role. If you have any questions please email the recruitment team ___ If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on . Please note that we may bring the closing date forward, if we receive a large number of quality applications. If you are interested in this role we would advise applying immediately to avoid disappointment. If you are using a mobile device such as an iPad then ensure your CV is stored in the cloud, we currently support Google Drive, OneDrive and Dropbox. If you are a recruitment agency please note we operate a PSL and do not take cold calls. Safeguarding At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect. We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment. By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities.

At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply - you could be just who we're looking for! Of course, experience and track record are important, but we're more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. That's someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise, we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees. More about the role This role is responsible for delivering effective property and site inspections across our communities to ensure buildings meet health and safety requirements. It involves maintaining accurate, real-time compliance records and reporting as needed, along with carrying out checks on systems such as emergency lighting, fire doors, lifts, fire equipment, and automatic doors. The position also includes arranging the removal of unauthorised items from communal areas in line with Scottish legislation, ordering and installing signage, reporting repairs, and communicating issues to Community Housing Managers. Additionally, the role supports contractor access, assists with minor housing management tasks for works on buildings and sites, and completes general administrative duties. More about you The role requires experience in housing or property management and a solid understanding of health and safety compliance requirements for registered social landlords. Candidates should be well organised, detail focused, proficient with IT, and able to solve problems effectively. Strong communication skills with both customers and colleagues are essential. You will also be required to work independently. Benefits We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for. We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include: • Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly, • Pension with matched contributions up to 7%, • Excellent holiday package – up to 35 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave, • Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year, • A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%, • Training and development If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then click apply. You will be redirected to our careers site where you can discover more about the role, read a full job description and apply directly to us. As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we offer a guaranteed interview to candidates who are disabled, neurodiverse, or have served in the Armed Forces, provided they meet the essential criteria for the role. If you would like to be considered under this scheme, please indicate this in your application. We are dedicated to creating a supportive and accessible recruitment process for all. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview experience, please let us know. We're happy to work with you to ensure you have the opportunity to perform at your best. If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on . If you are a recruitment agency please note we operate a PSL and do not take cold calls Safeguarding At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect. We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment. By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities

At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply - you could be just who we're looking for! Of course, experience and track record are important, but we're more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. That's someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees. So, what are you waiting for? Join a community that cares about you! More about your role You will carry out plumbing work on domestic properties, both internally and externally, following specifications and ensuring compliance with Health & Safety guidelines. You'll handle general repairs, maintain high standards of customer service, and work with your supervisor and scheduler to meet deadlines, focusing on cost-efficiency and value for money. You'll complete all work to the highest quality, protect customers' belongings, and collaborate with team members and subcontractors to deliver excellent service. You'll support business KPIs, communicate professionally with customers and colleagues, complete necessary documentation, and supervise and train apprentices when appropriate. As part of our employment checks, this role will require you to complete a satisfactory Basic DBS check. Although this role is advertised in a specific location, you will be required to work in surrounding areas. Essential Criteria • Have a NVQ Level 2 qualification or City & Guilds or can display competencies & experience by way of ‘time-served' (employment history review)., • Hold a valid driving license More about you You must be technically competent with a City & Guilds or NVQ Level 2 qualification (or equivalent) or have relevant experience. Strong communication skills are essential, along with the ability to work to strict deadlines and high-quality standards. You should be able to undertake multi-skilling tasks as required. A current driving licence is essential, and being IT literate or willing to learn software-based systems after training is preferred. Benefits We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for. We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include: • Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly, • Company Van with fuel card, • Equipment including Power Pack tools and tablet provided, • PPE and Full uniform provided, • Pension with matched contributions up to 7%, • Excellent holiday package – up to 35 days annual leave (Including bank holidays) with the option to buy or sell leave, • Overtime as and when required, • Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year, • A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%, • Training and development If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on . If you are a recruitment agency please note we operate a PSL and do not take cold calls . Safeguarding At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect. We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment. By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities.

St. Mungo’s R.C. High School is the sole denominational secondary school serving the local authority area of Falkirk Council. Our Cluster R.C. Primary schools are Sacred Heart Grangemouth, St Mary’s Bo’ness, St. Joseph’s Bonnybridge, St. Andrew’s Falkirk, St. Francis Xavier Falkirk and St Bernadette’s in Larbert. This makes us a very diverse, vibrant and truly comprehensive school community, of which we are very proud. The current school roll is 1226 with capacity for 1400 pupils. In September 2025, 49% of young people had an additional support need (ASN), 20% of which is English as an additional language (EAL). The SLT is comprised of a Headteacher, 4 DHT’s and a resource manager. WOULD YOU LIKE TO • join a multidisciplinary leadership team and help lead the creation of a learning community which takes a pride in its young people and all they can achieve?, • demonstrate GIRFEC values at the heart of your life and work?, • have strong communication skills, including working with parents and outside agencies?, • lead a large team of teaching and support staff who take a pride in what they have achieved?, • work effectively with others as member of a team at school, cluster and local authority level? The Application Process Please refer to the person specification included in the Job Description when setting out the skills, experience and attributes that you can bring to this specific post. Should your application be progressed to the next stage please note the key date listed below: If you are the successful candidate, you will be required to gain/maintain PVG scheme membership along with GTCS Registration. Please note this is a denominational post.

As a Children’s Worker, you’ll help create experiences that bring comfort, fun and confidence to children and young people. Whether it’s helping a young person get ready for their day or joining in with messy play or movie night, your presence makes a difference. What you’ll do: • Support children and young people with complex needs in a residential setting, • Create and lead engaging activities that bring joy and connection, • Provide personal care with compassion, dignity and consistency, • Be part of a team that brings calm, humour and reassurance to every shift What we’re looking for: • Experience with children, young people or those with disabilities, • A kind, adaptable and unflappable nature, • The ability to follow detailed care plans and record support clearly, • Someone who’s ready to pitch in and bring warmth to the day No shift is ever quite the same but every shift matters. Feel like the right fit? Tap 'Apply' and let’s get started. We also offer you a range of benefits that you would expect from an organisation that support others. Firstly, there is access to a wide range of exclusive retail and leisure discounts through our rewards scheme and the Blue Light Discount card. We also ensure that your future and that of your loved ones is secured with a generous contributory pension plan and death in service benefit. Balancing work and family are made easier with our suite of enhanced family friendly policies and your health and wellness are prioritised with access to our health cash plan, giving you cash back for a wide range of health treatments. We even have access to a care concierge service to assist you with life's challenges, providing invaluable support when you need it most. But we also know that your training and development is important to you, and as well as a contribution to your professional membership fees, we are keen to support you in making the right steps to learn, grow and develop in ways that are right for you. CrossReach has been at the forefront of high quality social care for over 150 years, providing loving care to people of all ages and supporting them to live life to the full whatever their circumstances. During that time, we have worked hard to understand the needs of the people who turn to us for help and with them have been at the forefront of pioneering services which have literally changed thousands of lives for the better. Today we are one of the largest social care providers in Scotland, with experience across a broad range of services. We are still growing, learning, and improving, thanks to the incredible people we have the privilege to support, and all those who support us. We are part of the Church of Scotland and aim to provide social care services and specialist resources in Christ’s name to further the caring work of the Church to people in challenging circumstances. As we do our work in Christ’s name you must be respectful of our Christian Ethos and be able to work within it. This post requires you to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and undertake the necessary vetting checks. You will also be required to be registered with SSSC and it is your professional responsibility to ensure that you meet the standards and criteria for registration. We have a legal obligation to ensure that we do not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by UK Visas and Immigrations. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. We are committed to ensuring that we attract, retain, and develop the very best people to build a diverse and talented team and we recognise that every individual’s unique background, experience and ability contributes to our success. We aim to create an inclusive and inspiring environment where individuals feel valued and respected and where people can belong, thrive and be their very best, whoever they are. If you have any queries regarding this role or our recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment team on Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the closing date. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES • Application Process: Please apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain. 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Early Years Practitioner Job Pack. The Early Years Practitioner will provide a service compatible with good practice in the education and care of children and young people within the policies and systems laid down by the Council and Education Department and the Care Inspectorate.

The Early Years Practitioner will provide a service compatible with good practice in the education and care of children and young people within the policies and systems laid down by the Council and Education Department and the Care Inspectorate. Early Years Practitioner Job Pack.

The Early Years Practitioner will provide a service compatible with good practice in the education and care of children and young people within the policies and systems laid down by the Council and Education Department and the Care Inspectorate. Early Years Practitioner Job Pack.

The Early Years Practitioner will provide a service compatible with good practice in the education and care of children and young people within the policies and systems laid down by the Council and Education Department and the Care Inspectorate. Early Years Practitioner Job Pack.

As Delivery Manager at Children’s Hearings Scotland, you will be at the heart of transformation from large scale programmes to continuous improvement projects— driving innovation, fostering collaboration, and ensuring that every improvement reflects the voices of children, young people, and thos

We’re looking for engaging, inspiring Swimming Teachers to join our award-winning team. Work collaboratively with fellow teachers and site teams to maintain our high standards. Passion for swimming, sport and inspiring young people.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Director of Human Resources to join Fettes College to assume full responsibility for the ongoing development and management of the Human Resources function. Reporting to the Bursar and working closely with the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), the role is supported by a Human Resources Team comprising an HR Business Partner and an HR Administrator. The key accountabilities of the role are set out below: Human Resources Strategy · Work with the Bursar, Head and Governors to develop the School’s Human Resources strategy, specifically around: o succession planning; o structure, workforce and people strategy; o culture and engagement; and o HR’s role in organisational change; · Develop and maintain Human Resources policies and procedures in line with the school’s strategy. Human Resources Delivery · Oversee the delivery of high-quality advice and HR support from the HR Business Partner and HR Administrator, embedding HR at all levels in the College; · Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, e.g. Disclosure Scotland PVG system, Right to Work checks, etc. · Support and coach the development of managers to be the best people managers they can be, including developing a suite of “management toolkits”. Relationship Management · Manage issues of inter-employee relationships to an appropriate conclusion to include communication with relevant parties; · Provide employment advice and practical support to senior managers; · Undertake and attend disciplinary and grievance investigations and/or chair disciplinary and grievance hearings or appeals, as appropriate, acting as an adviser when required; · Seek and assess appropriate professional employment advice when required. Performance Management · Support the Head and senior teaching staff in the delivery of the teacher personal career development review; · Support the Bursar and the Operational Managers to ensure that the annual appraisal process for Operational staff is delivered in a meaningful way, tracking and monitoring training and development needs; · Develop an effective continuing professional development (CPD) strategy for all staff with supporting policies and procedures; · Maintain oversight of the effective CPD management of staff from induction, through probation to performance appraisal and development; · Advise senior managers and academic heads of department on the correct procedures to be followed in managing staff performance including absence and sickness. Training and Development · Develop and manage the school’s staff training and development strategy and policies for operational staff; · Support the school’s senior management in the effective induction of all new staff; · Advise the Head and Bursar on appropriate staff training and development procedures to develop and retain talent. Human Resources Processes and Information Systems · Ensure that the HR Team maintains accurate personnel records (Ciphr) and complies with all applicable regulations; · Lead the team to oversee the onboarding, induction and probation processes. Employment Legislation · Keep up to date with changes in employment legislation, guidance and good practice and advise the school accordingly; · Ensure compliance with employment legislation, guidance and good practice, regulatory requirements and the school’s policies; · Ensure all terms and conditions, Health and Safety, Staff handbook and other policy documentation are legally compliant, regularly updated and communicated to department heads (as appropriate); · Keep abreast of current trends within the sector, including engagement with trades unions; · Support departments with the hiring of consultants, peripatetic staff, etc. through the use of Self-Employed Agreements. Communication · Ensure effective communication with all staff on Human Resources and other relevant matters; · Attend and present at INSET and other meetings; · Seek to build long-term relationships across all levels of the organisation and promote a positive vision of the Human Resources function. Employee Resourcing and Recruitment · Lead and deliver resourcing plans to attract candidates with potential, ensuring that the HR Teams support the full recruitment cycle; · Participate in interviews, etc. for key positions; · Oversee the production of all HR-related paperwork, e.g. offer letters, contracts of employment, etc.; · Support departments with tools to aid the recruitment of their team members, including ensuring Safer Recruitment compliance; · Assist the senior management of the school to develop and deliver a succession and staff plan to meet future School requirements; · Oversee the PVG process through Disclosure Scotland and ensure all right to work checks are undertaken. Leadership · Provide a clear sense of direction to achieve the Human Resources strategy and plans; · Act as a role model and coach and inspire with energy and enthusiasm. Compensation and Benefits · Support the payroll department by ensuring the HR function provides timely, clear remuneration information; · Help to lead the operational staff remuneration review process prior to the Bursar making a recommendation to Governors; · Support the teaching staff remuneration process prior to the recommendation to Governors. Other · Provide reports, information, etc. to assist in decision making, completion of surveys, etc. · Manage the process involved with the allocation of Fettes-owned residential accommodation, e.g. Varcity apartments and houses, East Lodge, etc. in conjunction with the Head/Bursar and Estates/Housekeeping; · Undertake continuous professional development as required; · Work always within the school’s policies and procedures, ensuring compliance, inter alia, with the School’s Safer Recruitment Policy, Safeguarding Policy and Child Protection procedures and Codes of Conduct, the School’s Health and Safety Policy. PERSON SPECIFICATION Knowledge and Experience Essential · Significant experience in Human Resources management including structural review and implementation, as well as the development and implementation of new policies and procedures and direct management of HR casework · Detailed knowledge of Employment law and HR practice and how to apply this in the workplace · Track record of delivering against objectives · Ability to manage a team, as well as multiple stakeholders and to interact well with people · Ability to work independently · An excellent standard of literacy and numeracy Desirable · Experience of having operated in a standalone, senior Human Resources role in a multi-faceted business · Experience of HR management information systems · Educated to degree level or equivalent and Chartered CIPD membership · Experience of working in an education environment · Evidence of continuous professional development · Awareness of the importance of safeguarding and safer recruitment Skills and Attributes · Excellent interpersonal and communication skills · Highly motivated with a proactive and creative approach to work · Ability to influence and provide management coaching · Strong business acumen and commercial awareness · Strong attention to detail · Excellent time management skills · Professional manner and approach · Excellent IT skills Fettes College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. BENEFITS This is a permanent full-time role, working 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday (8.30 am to 5 pm, with a one-hour unpaid lunch break) and occasional weekend and evening working as required, including attending specific events, etc. The nature of a boarding school means that you may be called on outwith normal working hours to support the SLT. Annual Salary: Up to £80,000 depending on experience Staff Benefits: In addition to being part of a great team you will be entitled to a range of benefits that include: · 30 days holidays and 8 days public holidays, generally taken outside term time. · Parking within the campus grounds. The campus is easily accessed by car and bus; there is a bus stop located outside the campus serving several routes across the city and to rail stations. · Membership of Westwoods gym and health club which offers a range of excellent fitness and leisure facilities including a 25m swimming pool. · Free lunchtime meals during term time, and at other times when catering is provided, and you are on duty. · Life insurance scheme (3x base salary). · Excellent Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). · You will be opted into the Fettes College Pension Plan after 3 months’ service. This scheme is a money purchase one, operating as a salary exchange plan. The College will contribute to the scheme a minimum of 8% and you will contribute a minimum of 2%. Fettes operate a contribution matching scheme up to 12% of base salary. · Access to discounted healthcare, additional life insurance, shopping discounts, etc through our 4me benefits portal. Application Process The closing date for applications for this role is Wednesday 4th March 2026. Interviews will be held in the w/c 9th March 2026. To apply please go to our website. All applicants are asked to provide, as well as a CV, a cover letter setting out how you meet the person specification and what you feel you can bring to this role. Our Bursar, Peter Worlledge, is available to have an informal conversation with any potential candidate prior to applying. If this is of interest to you, please contact Fettes College to arrange a time to speak with Peter. An offer of employment will be subject to two satisfactory references and a clean report being obtained from the Disclosure Scotland PVG Scheme in view of the contact you will have with children during your normal duties. We are passionate about creating a diverse workforce and welcome applications from under-represented communities. 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