Vacancy Information
The salary advertised is full time (35 hours per week). Part-time hours will be pro-rated accordingly.
Hourly rate of pay: £12.96 - £13.78
Days And Hours Of Work
Monday - Thursday, 08:00-13:30 (30 minute break)
Friday, 08:30-12:30
To start asap.
Preston Lodge High School is a Non-denominational Secondary School serving the communities of Cockenzie, Port Seton, Longniddry, and Prestonpans. Our roll is currently 1060, and the school is very easily commutable from Edinburgh. The strengths of our school are:
The high morale, sense of belonging, and positive ethos of the school community The contributions of young people to improvements and our significantly improved attainment The nurturing, inclusive work of staff across the school in supporting young people's learning and wellbeing The strong, positive relationships between staff and students Our motivated staff, students, parents, carers, and the community we serve have worked hard to further improve all aspects of our school, and staff love working at Preston Lodge. We are a happy school, and new staff report very positively on our school's culture and ethos. At a time of great uncertainty in education, we work together to provide the best education possible for all of our students.
The post is part of the Technician team who are a key part of our school culture, working in partnership with teaching staff and students.
The postholder assists the Senior Science Technician in preparing practical experiments and paperwork for the science classes. This also involves cleaning and maintenance of equipment within the science department. The jobholder is responsible for ensuring that equipment is available for use by teachers and students.
This is an exciting time for Preston Lodge High School and the community it serves. Further details about the school can be found on our website at
www.prestonlodge.net , and although we are just about to launch a new website, there is a wealth of information about the school and its culture in the Publications section - do take a look at our weekly PLus newsletter to find out more about who we are!
Job Details
To assist the Science Technician in preparing practical experiments and paperwork for the science classes. The job also involves cleaning and maintenance of equipment within the science department. The jobholder is responsible for ensuring that equipment is available for use by teachers and 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
Educated to SVQ2, National Certificate, Higher or equivalent in a relevant discipline and/or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills, and competencies gained through relevant experience.
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 members' 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 outside the UK in the last 5 years, 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 .
If you have any difficulties creating an account on MyJobScotland or applying for this post, please contact the MyJobScotland support team via this link
https://www.myjobscotland.gov.uk/contact-us .
If you require further information about this vacancy, please call 01620 827868, or email us.
Please note:
We do not accept CVs (either electronically or by mail). All our vacancies must be applied for by fully completing the online application form. Although there is an import data from my CV function on MyJobScotland, this only imports very limited data and should not be relied upon to complete the application form.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal, and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.
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The salary advertised is full time (35 hours per week). Part-time hours will be pro-rated accordingly.
Hourly rate of pay: £12.96 - £13.78
Days And Hours Of Work
Monday - Thursday, 08:00-13:30 (30 minute break)
Friday, 08:30-12:30
To start asap.
Preston Lodge High School is a Non-denominational Secondary School serving the communities of Cockenzie, Port Seton, Longniddry, and Prestonpans. Our roll is currently 1060, and the school is very easily commutable from Edinburgh. The strengths of our school are:
The high morale, sense of belonging, and positive ethos of the school community The contributions of young people to improvements and our significantly improved attainment The nurturing, inclusive work of staff across the school in supporting young people's learning and wellbeing The strong, positive relationships between staff and students Our motivated staff, students, parents, carers, and the community we serve have worked hard to further improve all aspects of our school, and staff love working at Preston Lodge. We are a happy school, and new staff report very positively on our school's culture and ethos. At a time of great uncertainty in education, we work together to provide the best education possible for all of our students.
The post is part of the Technician team who are a key part of our school culture, working in partnership with teaching staff and students.
The postholder assists the Senior Science Technician in preparing practical experiments and paperwork for the science classes. This also involves cleaning and maintenance of equipment within the science department. The jobholder is responsible for ensuring that equipment is available for use by teachers and students.
This is an exciting time for Preston Lodge High School and the community it serves. Further details about the school can be found on our website at
www.prestonlodge.net , and although we are just about to launch a new website, there is a wealth of information about the school and its culture in the Publications section - do take a look at our weekly PLus newsletter to find out more about who we are!
Job Details
To assist the Science Technician in preparing practical experiments and paperwork for the science classes. The job also involves cleaning and maintenance of equipment within the science department. The jobholder is responsible for ensuring that equipment is available for use by teachers and 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
Educated to SVQ2, National Certificate, Higher or equivalent in a relevant discipline and/or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills, and competencies gained through relevant experience.
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 members' 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 outside the UK in the last 5 years, 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 .
If you have any difficulties creating an account on MyJobScotland or applying for this post, please contact the MyJobScotland support team via this link
https://www.myjobscotland.gov.uk/contact-us .
If you require further information about this vacancy, please call 01620 827868, or email us.
Please note:
We do not accept CVs (either electronically or by mail). All our vacancies must be applied for by fully completing the online application form. Although there is an import data from my CV function on MyJobScotland, this only imports very limited data and should not be relied upon to complete the application form.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal, and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.
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