Total 1,199 job vacancies by The City of Edinburgh Council

Job Description

Children, Education and Justice Services

Early Years Practitioner - fixed term until 26/06/2025
Forest Kindergarten - Hawkhill Woods

Salary: £28,046 - £32,010 (pro rata for sessional)
Hours: 36 per week, 39 weeks sessional

Please see attached job description for further details.

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.

We're committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits that a diverse workforce with different values, beliefs, experience, and backgrounds brings to us as an organisation.

As part of our goal to improve our organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure that we’re bringing the best people into our roles, not just in their skills and experience but also in their approach to work.

To help achieve this, we’re changing the way we interview and assess candidates by moving from a competency-based interview approach to a behavioural and technical (skills for the job) based approach. This new way of interviewing will allow us to assess how you think and how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working.

Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range.

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Job Description

Children, Education and Justice Services

Teacher of Computing Science - fixed term until 04/04/2025
Broughton High School

Salary: £33,594 - £50,589
Hours: 35 per week

We are looking for an inspirational and passionate teacher of Computing Science to join the highly experienced team within our Technologies Faculty.

Broughton High School is a popular, comprehensive school with high aspirations for its very diverse population. As a valued member of our staff, you will have enthusiasm and the ability to plan flexible programmes of learning within your subject area which meet the specific needs of all learners. You should be confident, have a passion for Computing Science and be able to demonstrate that you are an innovative practitioner.

Desired qualities

• Understanding of the curriculum and an interest in developing Computing Science in areas such as Games Design and Cyber Security
• Interest in and concern for others (staff and students)
• Good understanding of self and interpersonal relationships
• Imagination and creativity
• Energy and a positive attitude
• Cheerful with a sense of humour

Suitably qualified tertiary lecturers with GTCS registration are welcome to apply.

Salaries will be in accordance with the Scheme of Salaries and Conditions of Service for Teaching Staff in School Education.

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.

We're committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits that a diverse workforce with different values, beliefs, experience, and backgrounds brings to us as an organisation.

As part of our goal to improve our organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure that we’re bringing the best people into our roles, not just in their skills and experience but also in their approach to work.

Follow us on Twitter at @edincounciljobs

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Job Description

Children, Education and Justice Services

Early Years Assistant
Stenhouse Primary School

Salary: £24,909 - £25,116 (pro rata for part time & sessional)
Hours: 20 hrs per week, 39 weeks per year

Stenhouse Nursery Class are looking to recruit an enthusiastic team-player with a can-do attitude. Experience of supporting children with Additional Support Needs would be desirable.

Working hours are:
Monday – Thursday 9.00 – 2.00pm
Friday 9.00am – 11.00am

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.

As part of our goal to improve our organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure that we’re bringing the best people into our roles, not just in their skills and experience but also in their approach to work.

To help achieve this, we’re changing the way we interview and assess candidates by moving from a competency-based interview approach to a behavioural and technical (skills for the job) based approach. This new way of interviewing will allow us to assess how you think and how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working.

We're committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits that a diverse workforce with different values, beliefs, experience, and backgrounds brings to us as an organisation.

You can find out more on Our Behaviours web page Our Behaviours – The City of Edinburgh Council

Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range.

Follow us on Twitter at @edincounciljobs

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Job Description

Place

Cleaning Operative
Dean Park Annexe Nursery

Salary: £24,346 - £24,646 (pro rata for part time)
Hours: 18 per week, 40 weeks,

Monday 4pm - 8pm, Tuesday - Friday 4pm - 7:30pm

As a cleaner with the City of Edinburgh Council, you'll be a key member of our Facilities Management team. You'll deliver a vital cleaning service across our estate to ensure our properties are safe and clean places to work or learn in. Enjoy secure and flexible employment with above-market rates and excellent conditions, whilst being able to balance family, caring or studying commitments.

• Trusted employer
• Security offered by permanent positions
• Flexible hours to suit (morning, evening or daytime) from 10 to 36 hours
• Sessional hours (school term only) available on some posts
• Paid annual leave (where applicable)
• Excellent pension scheme
• Opportunities to progress to supervisory level
• Employee benefits and colleague discount scheme
• Community connection – looking after your community’s essential buildings used by your family, friends and neighbours.

As part of our team, you will be valued and respected with a key focus on training and development.

MAJOR TASKS/JOB ACTIVITIES

• To empty litter and recycling bins.
• The cleaning of all surfaces, internal glass, floors, furniture, fixtures and fittings within a group of buildings.
• The cleaning of all sanitary areas, toilets and showers and the replenishment of washroom consumables.
• Emergency and re-active cleaning as required, e.g. removal of graffiti, body fluid spillages, accidental spillages.
• The care and cleanliness of all equipment used in carrying out the above duties.
• Other tasks as may reasonably be required that relate to the role, including supporting cleaning tasks across other buildings where required.
• The post holder will be required to deliver to the cleaning specification requirements and to cooperate with performance measurement so that the overall agreed standards are met.

*Facilities Management has overall responsibility for keyholding to enable opening and closing of buildings that we service. As part of the duties of a Cleaning Operative and in this particular role, you will be required to be a key holder to fulfil these tasks. This typically would include operation of security alarm systems when opening a building, closing accessible windows and doors, switching off lights and ensuring that premises are left safe and secure when closing.

Please see the supporting documents for more information about the role.

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.

As part of our goal to improve our organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure that we’re bringing the best people into our roles, not just in their skills and experience but also in their approach to work.

Requirements

To help achieve this, we’re changing the way we interview and assess candidates by moving from a competency-based interview approach to a behavioural and technical (skills for the job) based approach. This new way of interviewing will allow us to assess how you think and how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working.

We're committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits that a diverse workforce with different values, beliefs, experience, and backgrounds brings to us as an organisation.

You can find out more on Our Behaviours web page Our Behaviours – The City of Edinburgh Council

Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range.

Follow us on Twitter at @edincounciljobs

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Job Description

Children, Education and Justice Services

Class Teacher - fixed term until 26/06/2025
Oaklands School

Salary: £33,594 - £50,589
Hours: 35 per week

Oaklands School is looking for a creative, open minded and passionate individual to join our Team as a Class Teacher.

Oaklands provides a significantly adapted and supportive learning environment for learners with profound and multiple learning disabilities and often associated health care needs, aged 3 to 18 years old.

At Oaklands we benefit from on-site multi-disciplinary therapy and medical teams in addition to our education staff. This helps our learners achieve their full potential. This individual would need to be a highly motivated team player with the interests of our wonderful children and young people at the heart of their practice.

Oaklands is a unique place in which creativity, flexibility and the ability to work with and lead a team are essential. Every member of staff at Oaklands (from HT down) has a duty of care to ensure the basic needs of our children and young people are met. This includes assisting with personal care and supporting with eating and drinking. At Oaklands, we consider this to be a privilege and know that, in order for our pupils to flourish in their learning (and in all other aspects of their lives); we need to work as a team.

The successful candidate should show an understanding and appreciation of the importance of teamwork and the confidence to listen and to learn from others, while, at the same time, show a willingness to lead by example.

At Oaklands we are driven by our values of kindness, respect and dignity and are hugely passionate about providing enriching and positive experiences for our children and young people, from Nursery to our Senior leavers. Does this sound like you?

This post is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable 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 prior to a formal offer of employment being made by the City of Edinburgh Council.

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.

Salaries will be in accordance with the Scheme of Salaries and Conditions of Service for Teaching Staff in School Education.

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.

We're committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits that a diverse workforce with different values, beliefs, experience, and backgrounds brings to us as an organisation.

As part of our goal to improve our organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure that we’re bringing the best people into our roles, not just in their skills and experience but also in their approach to work.

Follow us on Twitter at @edincounciljobs

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Job Description

Place

Surveying Manager - Low Rise Block Management
Housing and Homelessness Area Based Regeneration and Shared Repairs Service

Salary: £52,373 - £62,685
Hours: 36 per week

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and professional individual to join the Area Based Regeneration and Shared Repairs Service. The successful applicant will lead the operational management of the Low Rise Block Asset Management team for the Council’s low-rise housing stock across the city.

We are looking for someone who has knowledge and an understanding of housing, property and construction services. You should be confident in making strategic decisions which will have an impact on owners and tenants across the city and have strong communication skills with experience of managing large and complex contracts, application of programme and project management and planning and managing revenue and capital budgets.

If you are someone who enjoys new opportunities and have strong leadership skills demonstrating our behaviours – respect, integrity and flexibility as well as extensive experience of creating a high performing culture, driving change and service delivery, we would love to hear from you. If you have any questions or want to know more about the role, please contact Jackie.timmons@edinburgh.gov.uk for more information.

As part of our goal to improve our organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure that we’re bringing the best people into our roles, not just in their skills and experience but also in their approach to work.

To help achieve this, we’re changing the way we interview and assess candidates by moving from a competency-based interview approach to a behavioural and technical (skills for the job) based approach. This new way of interviewing will allow us to assess how you think and how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working.

We're committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits that a diverse workforce with different values, beliefs, experience, and backgrounds brings to us as an organisation.

You can find out more on Our Behaviours web page Our Behaviours – The City of Edinburgh Council

Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range.

Follow us on Twitter at @edincounciljobs

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Job Description

Children, Education and Justice Services

Pupil Support Assistants - Special Schools
Posts available at various special schools across Edinburgh

Salary: £25,322 - £27,727 (pro rata for part time and sessional)
Hours: various - maximum of 30 per week, 39 weeks sessional

The City of Edinburgh Council would like to invite applications from candidates who wish to apply for the following Special School Pupil Support Assistant posts:

Permanent posts

Braidburn 28.5 hours per week (8.45am-3.45pm)

St Crispin's 27.5 hours per week (8.30am-3.15pm (M-Th) & 1.15pm (Fri))

Fixed Term posts

St Crispin's 30 hours per week (8.30am-3.35pm (M-Th) & 1.20pm (Fri))

Woodlands 30 hours per week (8.45am-3.50pm (M-Th) & 1.20pm (Fri))

More details about our Special Schools available at:

https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/directory/10189/special-schools

We are looking for conscientious, committed candidates with excellent inter-personal and communication skills. You will be working as part of a team and there will be many training opportunities to support you in working with our children and young people. Previous experience of working in a school would be desirable.

* Note - Please read the sessional working information attached to this advert. This explains how salaries are calculated for sessional (term time) and part time posts.

Sessional staff are paid for the total number of weeks they work each year (39) plus the number of weeks' leave they are entitled to, which depends on length of service.

PSAs do not work during the 12 weeks of school holidays, however total salary is paid in 12 equal monthly payments, over the year. There are also opportunities to work in a holiday hub provision during the school holidays for successful candidates looking to work during the school holidays.

Once you have applied for this post you will receive an email with a link to complete a preferences form where you can give us more information about school settings which would match your preferences as well as the hours you would like to work.

Please note that these posts are subject to review and also have a mobility clause meaning there is a chance successful candidates could be moved to a different school in the future.

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.

Requirements

As part of our goal to improve our organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure that we’re bringing the best people into our roles, not just in their skills and experience but also in their approach to work.

To help achieve this, we’re changing the way we interview and assess candidates by moving from a competency-based interview approach to a behavioural and technical (skills for the job) based approach. This new way of interviewing will allow us to assess how you think and how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working.

We're committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits that a diverse workforce with different values, beliefs, experience, and backgrounds brings to us as an organisation.

You can find out more on Our Behaviours web page Our Behaviours – The City of Edinburgh Council

Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range.

Follow us on Twitter at @edincounciljobs

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Job Description

Children, Education and Justice Services

Teacher of Science/Physics – fixed term until 04/04/2025
Broughton High School

Salary: £33,594 - £50,589
Hours: 35 per week

We are looking for an inspirational and passionate teacher of science to join the highly experienced team within our science faculty. We would particularly welcome applications from Teachers with experience and/or the ability to deliver Physics lessons at N5, but this is not essential.

Broughton High School is a popular, comprehensive school with high aspirations for its very diverse population. As a valued member of our staff, you will have enthusiasm and the ability to plan flexible programmes of learning within your subject area which meet the specific needs of all learners. You should be confident, have a passion for Science and be able to demonstrate that you are a supportive team player.

Desired qualities

• Experience of delivering Physics lessons at N4, N5 and Higher levels.
• Interest in and concern for others (staff and students)
• Good understanding of self and interpersonal relationships
• Imagination and creativity
• Energy and a positive attitude
• Cheerful with a sense of humour

Salaries will be in accordance with the Scheme of Salaries and Conditions of Service for Teaching Staff in School Education.

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.

We're committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits that a diverse workforce with different values, beliefs, experience, and backgrounds brings to us as an organisation.

As part of our goal to improve our organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure that we’re bringing the best people into our roles, not just in their skills and experience but also in their approach to work.

Follow us on Twitter at @edincounciljobs

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Job Description

CF Children, Education and Justice Services

Social Worker – Child Protection Resource/Scottish Child Interview Model (SCIM) Team
Waverley Court

Salary: £37,626 - £44,257
Hours: 36 per week

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a position within City of Edinburgh’s Child Protection Resource, Scottish Child Interview Model Team (SCIM).

The post is a permanent social work post within CEC Children’s Services; however, we are currently undertaking a whole service re-design therefore there may be a requirement for the successful candidate to be placed elsewhere in the service, pending the outcome of the re-design.

The training involved in becoming a SCIM interviewer is a significant commitment, and it is expected that the appointee will continue to be involved in conducting SCIM interviews beyond this time, irrespective of the longer-term structure of the SCIM team following the service re-design.

This opportunity will involve joining the National Joint Interview Training Programme, beginning on 13th January 2025. The training involves 30 days of face-to-face training over 3 modules, with reading and course work in addition.

The SCIM Team, have been operational since February 2023. They are an integral element of the child protection process, undertaking trauma informed joint investigative interviews with children who may have experienced or witnessed abuse or neglect, in partnership with police.

There are currently two Senior Practitioners and a Team Leader working in the team.

The Senior Practitioners also undertake SCIM interviews and assessments, however in addition hold further responsibilities in relation to data gathering, analysis of data, feedback from children and families and learning/development forums.

The team are based within the Sycamore Partnership building, which brings together NHS Lothian, Police Scotland, City of Edinburgh Council, Midlothian Council and East Lothian Council.

The SCIM team work closely with their colleagues in the Child Protection Resource and there will be an expectation that the successful applicant will work within the CP Resource until their SCIM training is complete and beyond as required.

Prospective applicants must be a qualified social worker and should meet the following criteria:

• Demonstrate a sound understanding of the child protection process, from IRD to conclusion and how Joint Investigative Interviews inform this.

• Demonstrate experience of undertaking child protection assessments

• Demonstrate that their practice is trauma informed.

• Demonstrate the ability to work well in a multi-agency partnership to keep children safe

• Demonstrate leadership capacity and confidence in being an active participant in the planning, briefing and de-briefing for joint investigative interviews

• Demonstrate an understanding of quality assurance work, how feedback from children and their families is used to improve practice

• Have an understanding of children’s rights and the national implementation of UNCRC • Demonstrate a strength and solution-based approach to operational service challenges

• Demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional development

Please note these positions are full time and office based 5 days per week.

If you would like to discuss more about the role, please contact Alison Wishart, Team Manager, Child Protection Resource at Alison.Wishart1@edinburgh.gov.uk

Requirements

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.

We're committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits that a diverse workforce with different values, beliefs, experience, and backgrounds brings to us as an organisation.

As part of our goal to improve our organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure that we’re bringing the best people into our roles, not just in their skills and experience but also in their approach to work.

To help achieve this, we’re changing the way we interview and assess candidates by moving from a competency-based interview approach to a behavioural and technical (skills for the job) based approach. This new way of interviewing will allow us to assess how you think and how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working.

You can find out more on Our Behaviours web page Our Behaviours – The City of Edinburgh Council

Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range.

Follow us on Twitter at @edincounciljobs

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Job Description

Place

Locality Hub Team Leader
Waverley Court

Salary: £37,626 - £44,257
Hours: 36 per week

The salary package is enhanced by a minimum of 32 days leave per year rising to a maximum of 40 days per year dependant on pro-rata, continuous service, generous employer pension contributions and numerous employee benefits, such as Green Car scheme, Cycle to work, Lifestyle savings and Gym membership.

MAJOR TASKS/JOB ACTIVITIES:

• Leading the service provision through all phases to the point of delivery and beyond
• Organise, plan and deliver services to meet with the agreed service level agreement
• Input into creation of work plans, workflows, staffing and schedules.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable statutory requirements, legislation and site operating procedures in relation to soft services.
• Implement and devise service delivery protocols to ensure the smooth running of sites whilst adhering to the services requirements.
• Be proactive and initiate innovative methods to increase the efficiency of the service.
• Management and coordination of sub-contractors whilst on site ensuring adequate supervision.
• Attending regular meetings as agreed by the Client.
• Ensuring responsible and effective management of all documentation requirements.
• Liaise closely and professionally with the facility representatives in dealing with day to day operational matters.
• Ensure regular reviews of the asset register are performed and ensure the register is managed and updated where necessary.
• Co-ordinate Staff Rosters, timesheet sign-off, annual leave requests, manage sick leave in line with Policies & Procedures, staff queries and manage various ad-hoc internal documentation as required.
• Input into monthly reporting following Services Requirements.
• Liaise with the other Locality Hub Team Leaders on a regular basis and devise synergies between Hubs.
• Perform ad hoc duties and other related tasks as assigned by the Locality Hub Facilities Manager.

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.

As part of our goal to improve our organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure that we’re bringing the best people into our roles, not just in their skills and experience but also in their approach to work.

Requirements

To help achieve this, we’re changing the way we interview and assess candidates by moving from a competency-based interview approach to a behavioural and technical (skills for the job) based approach. This new way of interviewing will allow us to assess how you think and how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working.

We're committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits that a diverse workforce with different values, beliefs, experience, and backgrounds brings to us as an organisation.

You can find out more on Our Behaviours web page Our Behaviours – The City of Edinburgh Council

Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range.

Follow us on Twitter at @edincounciljobs

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Job Description

Corporate Services

Engineer – Street Lighting Design
Road Services, Bankhead Depot

Salary: £37,626 - £44,257
Hours: 36 per week

An opportunity has arisen within the Council’s Street Lighting Design Team for the post of Engineer, based at Bankhead Depot.

The post is a key position within the Roads and Infrastructure function of Operational Services, supporting the effective delivery of the Council’s street lighting service.

The Engineer will initiate, develop and manage street lighting maintenance and improvement projects.

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to undertake this challenging but highly rewarding role. The successful candidate must have extensive experience and a proven track record of delivering complex projects on budget and to challenging deadlines.

In addition, the post holder will be required to develop and maintain effective relationships with a diverse range of people and organisations. Contacts will include senior colleagues across the Council, elected members, external contractors, public utility companies as well as the general public.

Full information is given in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

As part of our goal to improve our organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure that we’re bringing the best people into our roles, not just in their skills and experience but also in their approach to work.

To help achieve this, we’re changing the way we interview and assess candidates by moving from a competency-based interview approach to a behavioural and technical (skills for the job) based approach. This new way of interviewing will allow us to assess how you think and how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working.

We're committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits that a diverse workforce with different values, beliefs, experience, and backgrounds brings to us as an organisation.

You can find out more on Our Behaviours web page Our Behaviours – The City of Edinburgh Council

Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range.

Follow us on Twitter at @edincounciljobs

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Job Description

Children, Education and Justice services

School Support Assistant- Welfare & Reprographics
Balerno Community High School

Salary: £24,909 - £25,116 (pro rata for part-time and sessional)
Hours: 24.5 per week, 39 weeks sessional

Balerno High School is a fully comprehensive, non-denominational high school situated in the southwest of Edinburgh. We are proud to be a school community built on strong relationships and a commitment to success. Our school values promote excellence and resilience; and we provide a learning and teaching environment built on respect, honesty and inclusion.

Our school has an excellent academic reputation and a vibrant extra curricular and enrichment programme.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our Business Support team. Your primary role will be to support pupil welfare, including first aid and the administration of medications as required. You will also be responsible for processing reprographic requests. You will also support with general administrative duties

You must demonstrate a flexible approach to supporting the school, and be committed to providing a high level of service to staff and pupils.

You should be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills as you will be communicating with staff, pupils and families.

Good organisational skills are essential to manage a varied workload.

Experience in using Microsoft office packages is desirable.

A current First aid certificate is desirable, with the commitment to attend training essential.

Further information about the school can be found at our website www.balernochs.edin.sch.uk or if you require specific information please contact the school by email at admin.balernochs.edin.sch.uk or telephone on 0131 477 7788.

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.

We're committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits that a diverse workforce with different values, beliefs, experience, and backgrounds brings to us as an organisation.

As part of our goal to improve our organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure that we’re bringing the best people into our roles, not just in their skills and experience but also in their approach to work.

To help achieve this, we’re changing the way we interview and assess candidates by moving from a competency-based interview approach to a behavioural and technical (skills for the job) based approach. This new way of interviewing will allow us to assess how you think and how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working.

You can find out more on Our Behaviours web page Our Behaviours – The City of Edinburgh Council

Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range.

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Job Description

Place

Catering Assistant (Cook 1)
Cramond Primary

Salary: £23,838 - £24,083 (pro rata for part time and sessional)
Hours: 16 per week, 38 weeks sessional

Cramond 2 x 16 hour posts working at Cramond Mon to Thurs 11am to 2pm and Friday in a mobile capacity within the area working 8am to 12 noon.

It is an exciting time to join Edinburgh Catering Services as we continue to grow our school meals service. Help us feed the next generation in Edinburgh! We are looking for passionate, motivated colleagues to join our school food revolution. Our school kitchen colleagues are at the frontline of creating positive change for the 26,000 pupils we serve every day – come and join our school food revolution!

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.

As part of our goal to improve our organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure that we’re bringing the best people into our roles, not just in their skills and experience but also in their approach to work.

To help achieve this, we’re changing the way we interview and assess candidates by moving from a competency-based interview approach to a behavioural and technical (skills for the job) based approach. This new way of interviewing will allow us to assess how you think and how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working.

We're committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits that a diverse workforce with different values, beliefs, experience, and backgrounds brings to us as an organisation.

You can find out more on Our Behaviours web page Our Behaviours – The City of Edinburgh Council

Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range.

Follow us on Twitter at @edincounciljobs

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Job Description

Children, Education and Justice Services

School Support Assistant - Health & Food Technology
Balerno Community High School

Salary: £24,909 -£25,116 (pro rata for part time and sessional)
Hours: 16 per week, 39 weeks sessional

Balerno High School is a fully comprehensive, non-denominational high school situated in the southwest of Edinburgh. We are proud to be school community built on strong relationships and a commitment to success. Our school values promote excellence and resilience; and we provide a learning and teaching environment built on respect, honesty and inclusion.

We are looking to appoint an organised and pro active individual with good communication skills to join our very busy Health & Wellbeing faculty. The role is to provide support to 3 teachers.

A good level of IT skills is essential as we utilise email, online systems for ordering and digital recipes.

The main duties of the role include; online food ordering, preparing for practical cookery lessons, maintaining food stocks, admin tasks , preparing fabric and patterns for Fashion courses, maintaining the preparation room and classrooms.

A good knowledge of kitchen hygiene safety is desirable is however we would support the successful candidate to achieve a food hygiene qualification.

The hours of work are Monday- Thursday 12:00-16:00

Further information about the school can be found at our website www.balernochs.edin.sch.uk or if you require specific information please contact the school by email at admin@balernochs.edin.sch.uk or telephone on 0131 477 7788

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.

We're committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits that a diverse workforce with different values, beliefs, experience, and backgrounds brings to us as an organisation.

As part of our goal to improve our organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure that we’re bringing the best people into our roles, not just in their skills and experience but also in their approach to work.

To help achieve this, we’re changing the way we interview and assess candidates by moving from a competency-based interview approach to a behavioural and technical (skills for the job) based approach. This new way of interviewing will allow us to assess how you think and how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working.

You can find out more on Our Behaviours web page Our Behaviours – The City of Edinburgh Council

Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range.

Follow us on Twitter at @edincounciljobs

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Job Description

Children, Education and Justice Services

Curriculum Leader Social Subjects – fixed term until 12/12/2026
James Gillespie's High School 

Salary: £68,892
Hours: 35 per week

At James Gillespie’s High School, we work hard to create a nurturing environment in which all feel welcome and part of a larger family. We value high expectations, respect, inclusion, integrity and kindness.

With almost 1600 pupils we are one of the largest secondary schools in Edinburgh. Our Warrender Park Road campus comprises of a main teaching block (Malala Building), a state-of-the-art sports complex (Eric Liddell Sports Building) and an impressive music and drama suite including studio and theatre (Muriel Spark Building) with further teaching accommodation in our grade 1 listed building, Brunstfield House. We also have a newly refurbished annexe (Darroch) at Gillespie Street. Staff will regularly travel between the two sites.

We are looking to recruit a Curriculum Leader Social Subjects (Maternity cover). This is a fixed-term position until 12 December 2026.

They will be enthusiastic and have demonstrated contributions to department and whole school activities in previous posts.

For further information please visit our website at www.jamesgillespies.co.uk or email admin@jamesgillespies.edin.sch.uk.

Salaries will be in accordance with the Scheme of Salaries and Conditions of Service for Teaching Staff in School Education.

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.

We're committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits that a diverse workforce with different values, beliefs, experience, and backgrounds brings to us as an organisation.

As part of our goal to improve our organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure that we’re bringing the best people into our roles, not just in their skills and experience but also in their approach to work.

Follow us on Twitter at @edincounciljobs

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme