Location: St Johns Academy North Inch Community Campus Gowans Terrace Perth, PH1 5BF
Salary: £30,689 - £32,866 per year
Contract Type: Temporary
Position Type: Full Time
Hours: 36 hours per week
Main Purpose of the Role
Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job, it's about being part of something meaningful. It's about being part of an organisation that puts people at the heart of all we do and provides opportunities to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch.
We currently have the following opportunity:
Technician - PKC12967
£30,689 - £32,866
St John's RC Academy, North Inch Community Campus, Gowans Terrace, Perth
Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job, it's about being part of something meaningful. It's about being part of an organisation that puts people at the heart of all we do and provides opportunities to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch.
We are looking to recruit a School/Campus Technician who would contribute to the preparation, repair and maintenance of materials and equipment for the School and Campus.
The role will require you to support the Design, Engineering and Technology department with the preparation of materials e.g. timber, metal and plastics while ensuring Health & Safety Regulations are being adhered to and set up rooms with audio/visual equipment for school and campus users.
You will support our Senior Technician with set up of ICT for exams and will provide some support to our Science department.
About the School
Set at the top of Perth’s North Inch and overlooking the River Tay, St John's RC Academy is at the heart of the North Inch Community Campus. Our 2-18 all-through school provides education for over one thousand children and young people from nursery to S6. The campus is a hub of opportunities for the local community, utilising state of the art sports and cultural facilities, offering a wide range of services for all ages.
St John’s RC Academy is a Catholic school with the vision and values rooted in the Gospel. St John’s RC Academy is also a Fairtrade School, an Eco-School and the first all-through school in the UK to achieve UNICEF’s Rights Respecting Schools Gold Award.
Skills & Experience Required
You should be adaptable, self-motivated, and have a track record of forming and developing excellent relationships and collaborative working practices.
You should have excellent communication skills and have experience of positively engaging colleagues, the public and external partners.
Ideally you will have technical and general repairs and maintenance skills.
You must be adaptable and be able to work on your own initiative.
Ideally you will have experience within a school or campus environment.
It would be desirable if you:
Have knowledge and experience of working within a science environment.
Hold either an SVQ Level 3 or SCQF Level 6 in Science or equivalent qualification.
Are familiar with COSHH regulations and with the safe handling of chemicals.
You must be able to cope with the demands of the job and attend on a regular basis.
You must have an awareness of Health and Safety issues as they affect you and others and comply with all relevant Health and Safety legislation.
You must be able to demonstrate that you can work with a focus on customer needs both for the School and Campus users
You will be committed to promoting our values of fairness, achievement, respect and love through being an outstanding role model for others.
* 6 days public holiday and an additional discretionary day
We recognise there can be benefits to flexible working and where individual jobs allow, we seek to support this. You are encouraged to discuss potential options with the recruiting manager, if this is of interest to you. A healthy work life balance is important to us and we provide supportive management and, where possible, flexible working arrangements to help you achieve that balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.
Next Steps
We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Cheryl Gahan, Campus Management Officer on 01738 454300 to find out more.
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External candidates are required to provide contact details for 2 references, including email addresses. One of these must be your current or most recent employer.
We welcome applications from everyone and as a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to interview applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential requirements of the post. Please contact the the hiring manager above or the Recruitment Team on (01738) 475555 or recruitment@pkc.gov.uk to discuss any reasonable adjustments. Appointments are based on evidence supplied during the selection process.
Diversity is important to us and although some of our jobs may be perceived to be traditionally gender specific, we welcome applications from everyone and would encourage you to apply if you meet the job requirements. That includes welcoming applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.
Working with children and/or protected adults is regarded as a regulated role and under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 you will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check.
If you have lived overseas for a period of 12 months or more (continuous or total) within the last 10 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check.
A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of the above mentioned mandatory pre-employment checks (including references) and will also include eligibility to work in the UK, qualifications and fitness to undertake the post.
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