Pupil Support Officer - James Gillespie's High School

Pupil Support Officer (Wellbeing Hub) - fixed term until 01/06/2027
James Gillespie's High School

Salary: £29,173 - £33,287 (pro-rata for part-time and sessional)
Hours: 30 per week, 39 weeks sessional

James Gillespie's High School is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Pupil Support Officer to join our dedicated Wellbeing Hub team. The ideal candidate will work closely with young people who have complex educational needs and social, emotional, behavioural needs. providing them with personalized support and tailored timetables to help them thrive in an inclusive educational environment. This is temporary post to cover Maternity leave from 1 June 2026 up to 1 June 2027 (TBC)

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with a strong passion for physical activity, as this will be a key component in providing our students with a healthy outlet during their school day. The successful candidate must be an excellent communicator, able to work effectively both within a team and independently and demonstrate strong initiative in their approach to supporting our students.

Desirable qualifications include training in nurture, de-escalation strategies, and trauma-informed practices. IT proficiency is an essential skill. The Pupil Support Officer will play a crucial role in delivering our established physical activity programs, ensuring that these initiatives continue to benefit our students' overall wellbeing and development. There will also be some requirement to work with parents/ carers of these young people and provide feedback for them to maintain strong links around the young person.

If you are a compassionate, proactive, and dedicated professional committed to making a positive impact on the lives of young people, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position within our inclusive and supportive school community.

For further information please visit our website at www.jamesgillespies.co.uk or to discuss the post please contact 0131 447 1900 or email admin@jamesgillespies.edin.sch.uk#

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 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.

Find out more about our commitment to equalities https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/work-us/inclusive-edinburgh/4

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.

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.

Happy to talk flexible working.

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