Supply Staff - Teachers, Classroom Assistants, Support Workers

About Loretto

About the Junior School

Loretto Junior School is East Lothian’s leading independent Junior School for children aged 3 to 12 – with around 150 girls and boys in attendance. We enjoy an ideal location, right on the west bank of the River Esk and next to the local beach. Our catchment area is wide and we are easily accessed from Midlothian, Edinburgh and the Borders, with an extensive school transport service.

We are predominantly a day school but every year we welcome a number of boarders from age 11. Our Pre-School (ages 3 to 5) and Early Years (ages 5 to 7) are based at Eskbank, while Years 4 to 7 (ages 8 to 12) are at North Esk Lodge.

The North Esk Lodge is also the Junior School’s busy hub for both all pupils, situated on a site close enough to the Senior School to share its facilities, but separate enough to allow our younger children to feel secure and happy in their own independent environment.

Supply Staff - Teachers, Classroom Assistants, Support Workers

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our Junior School as supply cover from January 2025, or sooner if possible.

This is to cover for staff who are absent at short notice due to illness or injury and for more extended periods of planned absence. It potentially covers the roles of Supply Teacher, Classroom Assistant and/or Support Worker depending upon our needs. This would be a flexible ongoing agreement, with opportunity to potentially be employed for planned periods of extended cover, as well as short notice occasional days.

At Loretto, we believe that each child has a unique potential, and our mission is to enable them to achieve it to the fullest. Our priority is that all children feel happy, secure and valued. We provide a safe, enjoyable, welcoming environment, whilst at the same time enough structure to address each child’s needs, and closely assess their progress.

The successful candidate may be working as part of the Pre-School and Early Years Team, with the Y4-7 team or a combination of both.

Applicants must be prepared to undergo screening to confirm their suitability to work with children and young people. Applicants must be registered or eligible for registration with the SSSC and/or be qualified as a teacher.

Responsible to:

Loretto Junior School Head and Deputy Head

Hours of Work:

Flexible hours and days according to requirements

Work may be as a teacher, a classroom assistant or a support worker

Salary

£24.48 per hour – for supply cover – Teacher

£13.00 per hour – for supply cover – Classroom Assistant and Support Worker

Please contact Mel Richardson, Junior School Administrator by email at JSSecretary@loretto.com or telephone 0131 653 4570, if you have any queries.

Interview Procedure

Interviews will be with the Junior School Head and the Junior School Deputy Head and the first round will be held on Monday, 2 December 2024. The selection process and interview questions will be structured around the information given in your application. Only those best fulfilling the job specification will be shortlisted.

You will be asked to explain any discrepancies or anomalies in the information you have provided either on the application form or in your covering letter as well as any issues arising from references, which will have been taken up before your interview. Questions may be asked about child protection procedures and your suitability to work with children.

The School is not able to enter into correspondence with unsuccessful applicants about why they were not appointed or interviewed.

We aim to attract and retain a diverse group of talented people, who are committed to upholding the school's ethos. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

The anticipated start date for these positions is Monday 6th January 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Application

If you think this is the right opportunity for you please visit our website Join our Team (loretto.com) for an application form. You should return your completed application form and covering letter to jobs@loretto.com Please indicate on your application which position(s) you wish to be considered for.

The School is committed to equal opportunities for all its pupils and staff.

Loretto is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Loretto meets the requirements in respect of exempted questions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, all applicants who are offered employment will be subject to Disclosure Scotland Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme checks before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings, as well as convictions. The cost of this application will be met by the School. Annually, every member of staff at the School is required to undergo, complete, and sign to confirm that they have received child protection training and will uphold it.

At Loretto, we're always on the lookout for new talent to enrich our strong team. We welcome diversity and encourage anyone who has the necessary skills and experience to get in touch.

Applicants must be able to provide evidence of having the right to live and work in the UK. Loretto School is an equal opportunities employer.