EDUC G1 5773 - School Support Team Leader - Wester Overton Primary School (609806) - 495131

South Lanarkshire; Strathaven; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local government pension scheme

Salary Sacrifice AVC scheme

Occupational sick pay

Family friendly policies - flexible &/

Employee discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

South Lanarkshire Council invites applications for a permanent, full-time role based at Wester Overton Primary School. The post is 35 hours per week during term time (39 weeks per year) with a Monday to Friday pattern and an hourly rate between £15.35 and £15.54.

You will lead the support services team within a busy learning community, delivering a high-quality service to pupils and staff. Strong ICT and supervisory experience are essential; flexibility and commitment to children's welfare are

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children and/or young people in a formal setting.
• Proven IT skills.
• Ability to supervise and lead a team of staff.
• Flexible and adaptable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and work as a member of the support services team within a busy school environment.
• Deliver a high-quality service supporting pupils and staff and promote a positive school ethos.

Skills

Child interaction

IT skills

Team leadership

Flexibility

Job description

ACTUAL CLOSING DATE: Applications must be received by17th of November 2026, 11:55pm

Permanent Post.

Location: Wester Overton Primary School.
Hours: 35 hours per week, term time, 39 weeks per year.
Work Pattern: Monday - Friday 8:45am - 4:30pm.
Hourly Rate: £15.35 - £15.54 per hour

You must have excellent ICT skills and be able to undertake a variety of tasks using a range of software applications. You must be a competent administrator able to evidence your organisational skills and experience. Previous supervisory experience is desirable.

You must be prepared to work flexibly and should have experience of or involvement in the care and welfare of young people in a childcare environment.

Within South Lanarkshire Council's Education Resources, it is our mission to make positive, meaningful changes in the lives of young people. We aim to provide an exceptional learning and working environment for pupils and staff, and work in partnership with parents, support staff and other professionals.

You will lead and work as an effective member of the support services team within a learning community, delivering a high-quality service which supports pupils and staff and contributes to a positive school ethos.

Essential attributes

• Experience of working with children and/or young people in a formal setting
• Able to demonstrate proven IT skills
• Able to supervise and lead a team of staff
• Flexible and adaptable

This role involves leading a team within a busy and demanding school environment. Please explain how your experience and personal approach would enable you to build and maintain effective working relationships, manage competing priorities, support your team and ensure high-quality service delivery.

Canvassing of Elected Members or employees of South Lanarkshire's Council directly or indirectly in connection with any appointment within the Council shall disqualify the applicant.

Applications to this post are particularly encouraged from male / female applicants

Legislative Information

This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Scotland Act 2020.

This post is considered a Regulated Role with Children and/or Adults, in respect of the Disclosure Scotland Act 2020. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children and/or Adults.

Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to a formal offer of employment being made.

Overseas Criminal Records Check

An Overseas Criminal Records Check is required where applicants born outside the UK (Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland) or who have lived or worked outside the UK for a continuous period of 12 months in the past 10 years.

Applicants are responsible for providing evidence of the Overseas Criminal Record Check. The check must be translated into English and should come from the police, judicial authority, government department or home embassy of the country or countries concerned. The check must include an official statement confirming that the applicant does not have any history of or pending criminal record proceedings. Checks may be carried out to authenticate the documents provided.

Equal Opportunitiesand Inclusion statement

The Council is committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion in its workforce. Therefore, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community, including under-represented groups within our workforce. We are keen to receive applications from candidates who have a disability, who are from a care experienced background, who are from a black, Asian or minority ethnic background, from a military service background and from those who are new Scots.

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile for this position.

As proud holders of the UK Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award, the Council is also committed to supporting members of the armed forces community, including service leavers, veterans, reservists and their families. In line with this commitment, service leavers, their close family members, veterans and reservists will be guaranteed an interview if they meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile

As an employee of South Lanarkshire Council, you would also receive a wide range of benefits including:

• Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme
• To increase the value of their pension pot, Local Government Employees can opt to join the Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme.
• Occupational sick pay
• Family friendly policies - flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave enhanced leave.
• Employee Discounts - including discounts at the cinema.
• Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support)