Home Economics Auxiliary - Rosehill High School

Vacancy Information

The salary advertised is full time (35 hours per week). Part-time hours will be pro-rated accordingly.

Hourly rate of pay: £12.00
This is a 39 week sessional post i.e. working hours will be during school term time plus in-service days.

Days and Hours of Work:
Monday - Friday, times to be agreed but will be within school hours.
To start 12th August 2024.

East Lothian Council seek to appoint a positive, resilient and committed individual for the position of Home Economics auxiliary at Rosehill High School. Rosehill opened in August 2023. It currently has a role of around 340 pupils in S1-S3, and will expand further with an additional year group from August 2024. We are particularly excited about the uptake of food related courses

The new secondary learning facility is designed to support creative approaches to learning, with a range of adaptive teaching spaces. Alongside up to date and digitally enabled classrooms, there is a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics) wing, a Learning Resource Centre, extensive facilities to support the arts, and a state of the art sport and leisure complex. Learning and teaching on the campus goes beyond the traditional classroom and encompasses outdoor learning and sustainability. The campus also includes a number of community and health spaces to support collaboration between a range of professionals and sectors.

This position will be based within our Faculty of Health and Wellbeing, working closely with departmental staff.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate that they can:

Demonstrate the Rosehill core values of respect, kindness and responsibility, communicating positively with everyone in our school community.

Appreciate the importance of accuracy and attention to detail in the resourcing and preparation of foods required for classes.

Follow all appropriate guidance and legislation around food hygiene and health and safety.

Use their initiative and work independently as appropriate.

The successful candidate will be at the forefront of a growing school community and have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to young people’s lives. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of a brand new place of learning, in which everyone can thrive.

Job Details

To provide daily support to the Home Economics Department in secondary schools in delivering Home Economics education to school students.

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 good standard of general Education and/or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills and competencies gained through relevant experience.

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (if not held at time of appointment there will be a requirement to undertake this once in post).

PVG Membership
This post is considered as Regulated Work with vulnerable children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.

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.

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.UKwebsite.

Additional Information

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

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If you require further information about this vacancy, please call 01620 827868, or email us on recruitment@eastlothian.gov.uk

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