Supply General Assistant, Bertha Park High School, Perth

Main Purpose of the Role

Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job, it's about being part of something meaningful. It's about being part of an organisation that puts people at the heart of all we do and provides opportunities to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch.

We currently have the following opportunity:

Supply General Assistant - PKC13904
£13.66 per hour
Bertha Park High School, Perth

This is a temporary position to cover absence. You will have the opportunity to be placed on the supply list as a General Assistant and be offered available hours.

You will be working as part of a team to provide a professional technical service to the whole school. This will predominantly involve supporting Home Economics, as well as other practical subjects, working alongside the School Technician.

Throughout the year, there are several in‑school events in which this post holder will be involved in supporting. These include pupil vaccinations, school photographs and hospitality.

This role involves liaising with both internal and external customers, and you will need to demonstrate a professional, customer‑focused approach, with the ability to work under pressure and with minimal supervision. You will be using various online systems such as PECOS, Microsoft packages and SEEMiS, therefore basic IT skills are essential. Training will be provided for these systems.

The successful candidate must have a good understanding of food hygiene and be prepared to undertake a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate. They must be able to work with all kinds of foods, as preparation and storage of these ingredients will be an integral part of the role.

This is a varied role and, although you will have a range of whole-school tasks, you will be timetabled to support the Home Economics Department

Please note, we are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this post.

Skills & Experience Required

Everyone on the team works together and is ready to do whatever it takes to provide the best experiences for our young people.

We are looking for someone who is highly motivated and enthusiastic, with a polite, friendly and professional manner.

The successful candidate must be willing to undertake a range of general tasks which are essential for the smooth running of the school. As a busy secondary school, priorities can change, so we are looking for someone who can be flexible in their approach and manage their time effectively.

Working at Perth & Kinross Council

Our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of our key priorities. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours. Find out more about Perth & Kinross Council and you could soon be joining our team!

Here's what we can offer you:

• A generous annual leave package
• 6 days public holiday and an additional discretionary day
• Eligibility to join our pension scheme
• Family friendly and positive work/life balance policies such as Flexible Working, Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave, time off for volunteering and our Wellbeing Framework
• Access to a range of benefits

We recognise there can be benefits to flexible working and where individual jobs allow, we seek to support this. You are encouraged to discuss potential options with the recruiting manager, if this is of interest to you. A healthy work life balance is important to us and we provide supportive management and, where possible, flexible working arrangements to help you achieve that balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.

All new employees have a four-month probationary period. Further details are available in the FAQs at “How to apply for a job or apprenticeship with us”.

Next Steps

We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Lauren Findlay, Business Manager on 01738 452300 to find out more.

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External candidates are required to provide contact details for 2 referees, including email addresses. One of these must be your current or most recent employer.

We welcome applications from everyone and as a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to interview applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential requirements of the post. Please contact the the hiring manager above or the Recruitment Team on (01738) 475555 or recruitment@pkc.gov.uk to discuss any reasonable adjustments. Appointments are based on evidence supplied during the selection process.

Diversity is important to us and although some of our jobs may be perceived to be traditionally gender specific, we welcome applications from everyone and would encourage you to apply if you meet the job requirements. That includes welcoming applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.

Working with children and/or protected adults is regarded as a regulated role and under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 you will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check and maintain your membership.

If you have lived overseas for a period of 12 months or more (continuous or total) within the last 10 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check.

A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of the above mentioned mandatory pre-employment checks (including references) and will also include eligibility to work in the UK, qualifications and fitness to undertake the post.