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:
General Assistant - PKC14126
£18,907 - 19,751(31 Hours per week, Term-time only)
Bertha Park, Perth
You will work as part of a team to provide a professional technical service across the school. This service will predominantly support Home Economics, alongside other practical subjects, and you will work closely with the School Technician.
Throughout the year, you will be involved in supporting several school events, including pupil vaccinations, school photographs and hospitality events.
The role involves liaising with both internal and external customers, therefore you will need to demonstrate a professional, customer-focused approach and the ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision.
You will use a variety of online systems, including PECOS, Microsoft packages and SEEMis, so basic IT skills are essential. Full training will be provided.
Everyone in the team works together and is willing to do whatever it takes to provide the best experiences for our young people.
This post is for 31 hours per week which can be flexible to meet the needs of the candidate and the school.
Please note, we are currently unable to offer sponsorship for these posts.
The successful candidate must have a good understanding of food hygiene and be prepared to undertake a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
You 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.
We are looking for someone who will be highly motivated, 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, therefore we need someone who can be flexible in their approach and manage their time appropriately.
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
- 7 public holidays
- 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”.
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 [email protected] 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 regulated work and under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 you will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check.
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.
