About The Role
Working pattern: This is a part-time post, working 29 hours 36 minutes over 4 days (including Monday to Wednesday and either a Thursday or Friday). This is a hybrid role, mostly working from Holyrood, with the flexibility of working from home on occasion. You'll be expected to work during term time and take leave during our February and April recess periods.
The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body is responsible for providing the Parliament with the property, staff and services required for the Parliament’s purposes. We place a high value on excellence, and we are continually looking to improve how we can deliver the Parliament's core purpose of representing the people of Scotland by debating issues of national importance, passing legislation and holding the Scottish Government to account. We are a diverse workforce, and our embedded values shape the way we work and treat each other. We have a culture of respect and inclusion, and everyone has the ability to make a difference.
This is an excellent opportunity to join the Education Services team, part of the Public Engagement Services Office, as an Education Officer. The role is a temporary post, covering maternity leave and is expected to last until the end of June 2025. Applications on a secondment basis are welcome.
The Education Service helps children and young people of Scotland find out more about their Scottish Parliament. We do this by supporting education establishments (in Holyrood, across Scotland and online) with sessions and resources aligned to the curriculum. The Education Service is part of Public Engagement Services.
We provide continuous professional learning opportunities to teachers and a variety of teaching resources. The Education Services team is made up of around ten staff, seven of whom are Education Officers. As an Education Officer, you’ll deliver curriculum aligned education sessions to visiting Scottish school groups in Holyrood. This includes presenting to the group, developing and delivering activities, and providing a tour of the Parliamentary building. You’ll occasionally deliver online sessions to schools. You’ll be involved in educational event days and work on projects to develop learning resources for online and print.
All our services are available in English and Gaelic.
Please note that appointment to the position is subject to PVG membership.
We particularly welcome applications from candidates from a Minority Ethnic background and Disabled candidates. All appointments will be made on merit. We have a values-based culture of respect and inclusion embedded in our organisation, and everyone has the ability to make a difference.
We offer a great range of benefits including: 41.5 leave days (FTE including public holidays – will be prorated), flexible working, paid professional subscriptions, family-friendly policies, Season Ticket advance loans, an onsite gym, Health and Wellbeing Schemes including discounted gym membership, a confidential counselling and information service, and the Cycle to Work Scheme.
You’ll also have the opportunity to join the Alpha Civil Service pension scheme, where we’ll offer you an employer contribution of 28.97% of your basic salary.
Please apply before 11.59pm on Wednesday 20 November 2024.
About You
The successful candidate will have a teaching, education or youth work qualification, and at least 1-year experience working with children and young people. You’ll have experience in leading effective learning, creating a positive learning environment and developing engaging education resources. You’ll have experience of working inclusively with a diverse range of children and young people.
You’ll have confidence and flexibility to work with a variety of ages and abilities. You’ll be happy managing your own workload and technology. You’ll champion collaborative working with colleagues across the parliamentary service, promoting positive and open communication, as well as our commitment to diversity and inclusion.
You’ll also demonstrate a high level of person credibility with the ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with colleagues, pupils, and teachers alike.
The Selection Process
Stage 1
How to apply and our selection process
To apply for our roles, click 'apply' and this will allow you to upload your CV in order to register with us (if you’ve not done so already). You’ll be asked to write a values-based supporting statement based on the job description of the role you’re applying for.
Your application will be assessed solely on your statement. You’ll then be asked two questions based on the essential criteria for the role.
At the final stage, you’ll be invited to attend a virtual panel interview and will also be asked to undertake a presentation. Interviews will be held on 13 December 2024 although this is subject to change.
We are a Disability Confident Leader Employer and guarantee to interview any disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role.
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