Pupil Care Welfare Officer - Penicuik High School - MID06121

Job Vacancy

Currently, Midlothian has 6 secondary schools, 32 primary schools (19 of which have nurseries) and 2 stand alone nursery schools. Our special school, Saltersgate, provides support for children with a range of physical, social, emotional, behavioural and learning difficulties. The schools range in size from our smallest primary school with around 20 children to our largest secondary with over 1200 pupils. We have a diverse range of school catchments, from rural to urban settings. We are fortunate to have a growing number of new build schools, with 15 of our primary schools and 1 secondary having been built within the last 10 years and several new builds planned.

Penicuik High School is a co-educational, non-denominational school built in 1937 and situated on the south-western boundary of Midlothian. The school is one of two schools which serve the community of Penicuik. Structural changes to the original building have improved some facilities and access but the school will require refurbishment and some rebuilding into the future and this is to be on the current site.

The Penicuik Associated Schools Group comprises Cuiken, Strathesk, Cornbank and Sacred Heart Primary Schools. The current roll is 640. Roll growth will be steady over future years and depending on future developments across the learning estate could grow to 900 pupils or more by 2027.

For more information on all aspects of our school and our improvement journey please visit the schools comprehensive website https://penicuik.mgfl.net/

Evidence of competency in literacy and numeracy skills at Higher Grade level, or equivalent, is required.

Some practical experience or demonstration of competency in the use of word processing and standard PC software packages is also essential.

The jobholder must be familiar with child development and have previous experience of working in this field of work. The jobholder must be able to demonstrate experience with working with parents and children in raising standards. A National Certificate or equivalent in child/adolescent development is desirable.

Closing Date Sunday 26th May 2024

Job Advert

Position Title: Pupil Care Welfare Officer

Position Number:

Directorate: Education

Location: Penicuik High School

Contract Status: Fixed Term until 9th August 2026

Hours of Work: 36

Working Pattern:

Monday – Thursday 8:00am – 16:15pm Friday 8:00am – 14:45pm

Weeks per year: 39

Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale.

Based on 35 hours over 39 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £24,995.17 per annum.

Requirements

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children.
Successful candidates will require PVG Scheme membership for Regulated Work with Children, You will be required to join the Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to commencing employment with Midlothian Council, the cost of which will be met by you. For further information on the PVG Scheme please visit www.disclosurescotland.gov.uk

Additional Information

If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please email recruitment@midlothian.gov.uk to contact a member of the Recruitment Team stating the post reference number.

Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter.