Workshop Technician

East Lothian Council; Tranent; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council in the UK is seeking a role to support teaching staff at Ross High School, providing assistance in creative departments. The candidate will maintain equipment and educational resources. Qualifications include a recognised craft apprenticeship or equivalent. This position offers flexible part-time hours during school term time with competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Must have a City and Guilds Certificate Level 3 or equivalent.
• Experience in supporting teaching staff in technical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support CDT teaching staff with technical assistance.
• Maintain equipment and supplies for teaching.
• Assist in demonstrations of equipment for students.

Skills

Craft skills

Technical assistance in Art and Drama

Education

Recognised craft apprenticeship or equivalent

Job description

Vacancy Information

The salary advertised is full time (35 hours per week). Part-time hours will be pro-rated accordingly. Hourly rate of pay: £17.72 - £19.19. This is a 42 week sessional post i.e. working hours will be during school term time, school in-service days, plus 3 additional weeks during the school holidays.

Days And Hours Of Work

Days of working will be through Monday - Friday, between 08:30-16:00, with flexible starting and finishing times. To be discussed with successful candidate. To start 20th October 2025. This is an exciting opportunity for someone wishing to support our GDM department 2 days per week.

Ross High School is a co-educational, non-denominational school situated in Tranent, East Lothian approximately 12 miles from the centre of Edinburgh. The school roll is currently 1234 pupils although this is due to increase over the next few years. The school has good facilities for students and is continually looking for ways to broaden the learning environment out with the school, working together with partners within the community. Ross High School has been designated as the ELC provision for pupils of secondary age who have Complex Support Needs.

Ross High school has significant strengths however its motto Ad Meliora - Towards Better states clearly the willingness to improve. The school has clear Aims and Values including the Mission Statement 'Excellence for Everyone'. Inclusion in all aspects of learning is at the heart of them all. The school strives to offer the highest quality of learning and teaching, support and preparation for the next phase in their lives. The school also has a Code of Conduct as well as a Code of Learning. The school ethos is built on these three key documents. An Expected Standards document has been introduced to all classes to ensure a consistent high quality of learning and teaching across the school.

Ross High School also offers a wide range of extra-curricular activities that allow pupils to develop their skills beyond the classroom.

Job Details

To support teaching staff, with a focus on the work of the CDT department, and to provide support/technical assistance in Art, Drama and, by agreement, other areas of the school.

To ensure that equipment is maintained, and adequate supplies of materials, tools and equipment are available for use by teaching staff and pupils.

Assist teaching staff in demonstrating the use of equipment and preparation and support of teaching areas and workshops.

Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.

The ' East Lothian Way' - values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.

Job Requirements

Relevant Qualifications

• A recognised craft apprenticeship, possession of a City and Guilds Certificate Level 3, Higher National Certificate or equivalent.

PVG Membership

This post is considered as a Regulated Role with vulnerable children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020.

All preferred candidates for posts carrying out regulated work with these groups will be required to become a PVG Scheme member, or undergo a PVG Scheme update if they are already a member, prior to any formal offer of employment being made by East Lothian Council.

Please note: PVG member's records are constantly updated with any new vetting information that arises. Any information that is disclosed on a PVG membership or update check, if relevant to the post being applied for, will be discussed with the applicant and investigated prior to any formal offer being made.

Other Information

Please Note: If you have spent more than 3 months working or living outwith the UK in the last 5 years then you will be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website.

Additional Information: For additional East Lothian Council employment information please click on the following link: www.eastlothian.gov.uk/nonteachinginfo

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