EDUC G1 - School Support Team Leader - Wester Overton Primary School

ACTUAL CLOSING DATE:
Applications must be received by 21st of October 2026, 11:55pm

Please ensure that you read the full advert text and do not submit a CV, as these will be disregarded as they do not form part of SLC application process. If you require to submit additional information to support your application, please upload this under supporting documents.

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Permanent Post.

Location: Wester Overton Primary School.
Hours: 35 hours per week, term time, 39 weeks per year.
Work Pattern: Monday - Friday 8:45am - 4:30pm.
Hourly Rate: £15.35 - £15.54 per hour

You must have excellent ICT skills and be able to undertake a variety of tasks using a range of software applications. You must be a competent administrator able to evidence your organisational skills and experience. Previous supervisory experience is desirable.

You must be prepared to work flexibly and should have experience of or involvement in the care and welfare of young people in a childcare environment.

Within South Lanarkshire Council’s Education Resources, it is our mission to make positive, meaningful changes in the lives of young people. We aim to provide an exceptional learning and working environment for pupils and staff, and work in partnership with parents, support staff and other professionals.

You will lead and work as an effective member of the support services team within a learning community, delivering a high-quality service which supports pupils and staff and contributes to a positive school ethos.

Essential attributes:

• Experience of working with children and/or young people in a formal setting
• Able to demonstrate proven IT skills
• Able to supervise and lead a team of staff
• Flexible and adaptable

In an attached document please ansewer the following:

This role involves leading a team within a busy and demanding school environment. Please explain how your experience and personal approach would enable you to build and maintain effective working relationships, manage competing priorities, support your team and ensure high-quality service delivery.

View the School Support Team Leader job profile.

If you require to submit any further additional information to support your application (not a CV), please upload this under supporting documents.

Please Apply online - All correspondence will be via your email address

Preferred candidates identified after the selection event process will be required to assist the recruitment team, if need be, to ensure timely completion of recruitment checks. If recruitment checks are not completed within a reasonable timescale, you may automatically be withdrawn from this position.

Canvassing of Elected Members or employees of South Lanarkshire's Council directly or indirectly in connection with any appointment within the Council shall disqualify the applicant.

Applications to this post are particularly encouraged from male / female applicants

Legislative Information

This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Scotland Act 2020.

This post is considered a Regulated Role with Children and/or Adults, in respect of the Disclosure Scotland Act 2020. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children and/or Adults.

Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to a formal offer of employment being made.

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