EDUC G1 - School Support Team Leader Job Biggar Scotland UK,Education / Teaching

Position: EDUC 5451 G1 - School Support Team Leader - 5451-481464625
Location: Biggar

ACTUAL CLOSING DATE:
Applications must be received by 16 September 2026 at 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.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA OPPORTUNITY MARKETPLACE.

Location: Black Mount Primary School, Elsrickle, Biggar, ML12 6QZ

Hours: 32.5 hours per week (term time)

Work Pattern: Monday - Friday 8am (to cover breakfast club) until 3.15pm (45 minute unpaid break)

Salary: £26,011 - £26,333 annual salary (annualised)

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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

Please answer the following questions as part of your application submission, your answers should be uploaded under supporting documents.

Please provide details of your previous line management experience, including details of a team you have managed, your responsibilities, and how you supported, motivated and developed staff to achieve high standards of performance.

Describe a situation where you led a team through a challenging period or significant change. What was your approach, and what was the outcome for the team and service users?

Please provide an example of when you had to address a staffing issue, performance concern, or conflict within a team. How did you handle the situation and what was the result?

As a School Support Assistant Team Leader, you will be required to work closely with school management, support staff, pupils and families. Please describe how you would build positive working relationships and ensure effective communication across a school community.

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.

Overseas Criminal Records Check

An Overseas Criminal Records Check is required where applicants born outside the UK (Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland) or who have lived or worked outside the UK for a continuous period of 12 months in the past 10 years.

Applicants are responsible for providing evidence of the Overseas Criminal Record Check. The check must be translated into English and should come from the police, judicial authority, government department or home embassy of the country or countries concerned. The check must include an official statement confirming that the applicant does not have any history of or…