Pupil Support Officer (Wellbeing Hub) – fixed term until 01/06/2027
James Gillespie’s High School is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Pupil Support Officer to join our dedicated Wellbeing Hub team. The ideal candidate will work closely with young people who have complex educational needs and social, emotional, behavioural needs, providing them with personalized support and tailored timetables to help them thrive in an inclusive educational environment. This is a temporary post to cover maternity leave from 1 June 2026 up to 1 June 2027 (TBC).
Salary: £29,173 – £33,287 (pro‑rata for part‑time and sessional)
Hours: 30 per week, 39 weeks sessional.
Key Responsibilities
* Work closely with young people who have complex educational needs and social, emotional, behavioural needs.
* Provide personalized support and tailored timetables.
* Deliver established physical activity programs.
* Work with parents/carers of these young people and provide feedback to maintain strong links.
Key Requirements and Desirable Qualities
* Strong passion for physical activity as a key component of student wellbeing.
* Excellent communication skills; able to work effectively both within a team and independently.
* Strong initiative in supporting students.
* Desirable qualifications: training in nurture, de‑escalation strategies, trauma‑informed practices.
* IT proficiency is essential.
* Commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of young people.
Application Details
For further information visit www.jamesgillespies.co.uk or contact 0131 447 1900 or email admin@jamesgillespies.edin.sch.uk.
This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. If an individual has spent a continuous period of three months or more out of the UK in the last five years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required and must be provided. An unconditional offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the successful outcome of these checks.
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and able to be their best. We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care‑experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people across all levels of the organisation, all of whom are currently underrepresented. All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience. Disabled and care‑experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
Find out more about our commitment to equalities at https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/work-us/inclusive-edinburgh/4
As part of our goal to improve organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure we’re recruiting the best people. We’re interested not only in your skills and experience but also in your approach to work. Therefore, part of our interview process will be an assessment of how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working. You can find out more on Our Behaviours web page Our Behaviours – The City of Edinburgh Council.
Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range.
Happy to talk flexible working.
Additional Links
* View Pupil Support Officer job description
* View Pupil Support Officer person specification
* View sessional working information
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