Total 13 Education / Training job vacancies in Elgin, Moray, IV30 1BH

Job Description

Assist teaching staff in providing a supportive and positive learning experience for children with additional support needs, as directed, to help create a supportive and positive atmosphere where children can work towards maximum independence and integration with their peers.

Requirements

This post provides an opportunity to work with children who have a hearing or visual impairment. In addition to the roles identified within the Pupil Support Assistant job description, the specialist nature of this work will involve supporting the learning needs of hearing impaired children and their use of technological equipment, allowing their inclusion and access to lessons. You will work under the guidance of a Teacher of the Deaf/Teacher of Visual Impairment and you will be responsible to the Principal Teacher of the Sensory Education Service (SES).

The successful candidate will be supported by Teachers of the Deaf/Teachers of Visual Impairment to become familiar with the requirements of this specialist role. Signing skills at British Sign Language Level 1 are desirable.

This peripatetic post is based at Beechbrae Education Centre and in order to meet the operational needs of the Service you will be required to travel efficiently between various work locations within Moray, including arriving for the start of the school day at your designated timetabled school, which could be subject to change at short notice depending upon pupil’s support needs. This would normally be undertaken independently and so holding a full driving licence and access to your own car will be a requirement of the post.

Prospective candidates who wish further information are encouraged to look for additional information about working with hearing impaired children in mainstream settings from organisations such as the National Deaf Children's Society (www.NDCS.org.uk), the British Association of Teachers of the Deaf (www.BATOD.org.uk), The Royal Blind School Edinburgh (www.royalblind.org/education) or Royal National Institute for the Blind (www.rnib.org.uk )

Responsibilities

To provide pupil support, enabling activities.

To provide pupil support to young people with additional needs, including assisting in maintaining a safe, healthy and hygienic environment.

Administration duties linked to pupil support.

Health and Safety.

Participate in the Council’s employee review an development programme.

The Individual

Experience of working as a pupil support assistant

• Ability to demonstrate a satisfactory level of literacy and numeracy to support pupils with their studies.
• Ability to work under guidance and direction of teaching staff to assist young people in enabling activities such as school and classroom routines.
• A keen interest in child development.
• Display ability and commitment to training and subsequent staff development as required.
• Self confident and self motivated.
• Effective communication skills, oral and written.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Appreciation and acceptance of, and commitment to the importance of confidentiality.
• Capacity to establish productive working relationships with pupils.
• Calm, patient and non-judgemental attitude.
• Solution focused, flexible and adaptable.
• You will be expected to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations within Moray to meet the operational requirements of the Service. Due to the rural nature of Moray this is normally undertaken by use of a car / pool car.
• Understanding of and ability to demonstrate key inter-personal skills.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships.
• Approachability and willingness to help.
• Willingness to accept direction/ delegation.
• Flexibility to meet the needs and demands of the service.
• Capacity to assist in and carry out certain lifting tasks associated with the support of young people.

Temporary maternity cover up to 27 June 2025

Closing Date: 21 October 2024
Starting Salary: £25,512.24 (pro rata)
£13.26 per hour
21 hours per week (term time only)

For further information contact: Moray SEBN Service, telephone 01343 557914, email admin.sebn@moray-edunet.gov.uk

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Job Description

To provide support, both direct and indirect, for deaf and visual impaired children and young people, primarily, but not solely, in the learning environment. Apply appropriate communication methods, suitable for the needs and preferences of the pupils, to enable access to information and the curriculum and promote inclusion.

This is a peripatetic post and will require the post holder to be mobile and work in more than one school across Moray and require the use of their own car.

Responsibilities

Support learning and teaching activities under the direction of the Principal Teacher SES, Teacher of Deaf Children and Young People (ToD) and Teacher of Visual Impairment (TVI)

Provide communication support to children and young people who is either a deaf or visually impaired.

Modify and adapt curriculum content so that it is accessible to the child or young person.

Attend to the emotional health and wellbeing of children and young people who is deaf or visually impairment.

Support children and young people in the effective use of technology necessary to access their learning

The Individual

Experience of working with children & young adults of pre-school/school age in a caring and supportive environment.

2 SQA Standard grades or equivalent at level 3 or above in English and Maths.

British Sign Language (BSL) Level 1 and Braille Stage 1 or a commitment to acquire both in a timely fashion

Full driving licence

Ability to communicate at all levels.

Ability to observe professional confidentiality and implement sound judgement

Ability to work flexibly using their own initiative and as part of a team.

Willingness to accept direction / delegation.

Ability to work under guidance and direction of specialist (ToD/TVI) and class teaching staff

Ability to interact with empathy and tolerance and to respond positively to children and young people with a sensory impairment

An understanding of, and commitment to, the ethos of inclusion

You will be expected to travel efficiently between various work locations within Moray to meet the operational requirements of the Service. Due to the rural nature of Moray this is normally undertaken by use of a private car or pool car / van.

Rapport with children and young people.

Effective interpersonal and organisational skills

Ability to work both independently and as a team member

Reliable

Ability to work under pressure in a demanding environment

Flexible and adaptable to the changing needs of the Service

Closing Date: 21 October 2024
Starting Salary: £27,994.20 (pro rata)
£14.55 per hour
22 hours per week (term time only)

For further information contact: Moray SEBN Service, telephone 01343 557914, email admin.sebn@moray-edunet.gov.uk

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Job Objectives:
1. To undertake appropriate duties associated with learning, teaching and assessment and to teach students allocated.
2. To engage in quality assurance activities.
3. To participate in staff development activities, and to undertake scholarship, consultancy and research work where appropriate.
4. To contribute to the development and maintenance of good working relationships within the Directorate, the College and with external agencies.
5. To undertake such other reasonable duties appropriate to the post that may be delegated from time to time by the Line Manager.

35 hours per week

Fixed Term until 30 June 2025

Applicants should be educated to SVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant subject with a minimum 3 years’ post apprenticeship commercial experience.

Closing date: 9am, Tuesday 24th September 2024

For further information visit: www.moray.uhi.ac.uk/vacancies or email mc.jobline@moray.uhi.ac.uk

Please quote the reference number.

All appointments are made subject to references and appropriate PVG Membership.

We're on the lookout for a supervisor to join our team!

Enter a world of variety and opportunity with us at Marston's. Having a natural

talent for leading and motivating others, you'll share moments of joy with our

team and guests. You and the team will pride yourselves on delivering an

experience that gets our guests coming back for more.

As a supervisor you'll: Be part of an environment that is busy, varied, fast

paced but fun! You'll also be responsible for -

* Opening and closing, stocking, and cashing up

* Inspiring and motivating your team on every shift

* Be passionate about doing the right thing for your colleagues and your guests

* Be accountable for the smooth running of shifts and for managing all aspects

of the pub when the wider management team is away

What comes next is up to you: If you have the determination to drive your

development, we'll support you to progress into an Assistant Manager role and

beyond!

What you get from us: At Marston's we're one big family. We put our people

first, which is why we offer real benefits including:

* 20% off at all our pubs, restaurants, and hotels

* A reliable hours contract, to give you the security you deserve

* Refuel at work with our £4.50 meal deal option whilst on shift, including

popular menu dishes plus a drink

* Flexible and part time hours offered to work around your family or higher

education

* Online discounts and cashback at popular retailers through our Marston's

Rewards platform

* Scope to build your career and progress through our training and

Apprenticeship programmes (including access to our innovative app).

* A friendly and lively atmosphere, working alongside passionate and diverse

teammates

* Access to Licensed Trade Charity for financial, mental, and emotional

well-being support

Come as you are. Personality counts for more than anything else here. We'll

accept you and celebrate you for being you. We can't wait to see what we can

make happen together. Marston's could be the making of you.

Marston's. Where people make pubs.

You will be working towards the Hospitality Supervisor level 3 Apprenticeship over the duration 12 to 18 months.

We're on the lookout for a supervisor to join our team!

Enter a world of variety and opportunity with us at Marston's. Having a natural

talent for leading and motivating others, you'll share moments of joy with our

team and guests. You and the team will pride yourselves on delivering an

experience that gets our guests coming back for more.

As a supervisor you'll: Be part of an environment that is busy, varied, fast

paced but fun! You'll also be responsible for -

* Opening and closing, stocking, and cashing up

* Inspiring and motivating your team on every shift

* Be passionate about doing the right thing for your colleagues and your guests

* Be accountable for the smooth running of shifts and for managing all aspects

of the pub when the wider management team is away

What comes next is up to you: If you have the determination to drive your

development, we'll support you to progress into an Assistant Manager role and

beyond!

What you get from us: At Marston's we're one big family. We put our people

first, which is why we offer real benefits including:

* 20% off at all our pubs, restaurants, and hotels

* A reliable hours contract, to give you the security you deserve

* Refuel at work with our £4.50 meal deal option whilst on shift, including

popular menu dishes plus a drink

* Flexible and part time hours offered to work around your family or higher

education

* Online discounts and cashback at popular retailers through our Marston's

Rewards platform

* Scope to build your career and progress through our training and

Apprenticeship programmes (including access to our innovative app).

* A friendly and lively atmosphere, working alongside passionate and diverse

teammates

* Access to Licensed Trade Charity for financial, mental, and emotional

well-being support

Come as you are. Personality counts for more than anything else here. We'll

accept you and celebrate you for being you. We can't wait to see what we can

make happen together. Marston's could be the making of you.

Marston's. Where people make pubs.

You will be working towards the Hospitality Supervisor level 3 Apprenticeship over the duration 12 to 18 months.

35 hours per week

Fixed Term until 30 June 2025

Applicants should be educated to SVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant subject with a minimum 5 years’ post apprenticeship commercial experience.

Closing date: 9am, Monday 5th August 2024

For further information visit: www.moray.uhi.ac.uk/vacancies or email mc.jobline@moray.uhi.ac.uk

Please quote the reference number.

All appointments are made subject to references and appropriate PVG Membership.

Job Description

Adult & Family Learning Co-ordinator

To develop, promote and manage adult and family learning opportunities, including adult literacies within Moray, with particular reference to the principles of Adult Learning, the Scottish Government’s and Moray Council’s policies of social inclusion and active citizenship.

Adult & Family Learning Co-ordinator - Employability

The post holder will use a CLD approach to develop and deliver adult and family learning in partnership with the Progress to Parents Project. The post holder will support parents into learning and work increasing household income and ultimately reducing child poverty rates with a particular focus on targeted families.

Responsibilities

Adult & Family Learning Co-ordinator

• Develop promote and manage quality adult and family learning opportunities including adult literacies and digital skills, based on identified local needs.
• Develop, deliver and evaluate adult and family learning opportunities, including accredited opportunities, within group settings and 1:1, online and face to face
• Recruit, train and support volunteers working with the Adult & Family Learning team
• Establish, develop and maintain effective partnerships with all local and Moray-wide adult learning providers.
• Implement Quality Assurance
• Undertake other duties as required

Adult & Family Learning Co-ordinator - Employability

• Develop, promote and manage quality adult and family learning opportunities including adult literacy, numeracy and digital skills, targeting parents and carers facing poverty, with a focus on developing confidence and building employability
• Develop, deliver and evaluate adult and family learning opportunities, including accredited opportunities, within group settings and 1:1, online and face to face
• Support volunteers working with the Adult & Family Learning team to support parents and carers to develop their confidence and skills
• Establish, develop and maintain effective partnerships with all local and Moray-wide adult learning and employability providers.
• Implement Quality Assurance
• Undertake other duties as required

The Individual

Adult & Family Learning Co-ordinator

• Previous experience of adult and family learning with communities.

Adult & Family Learning Co-ordinator - Employability

• Previous experience of supporting adults and family learning with a focus on employability.

Both Positions

• Relevant experience of working with adults in groups to deliver learning
• Relevant experience of delivering accredited learning for adults
• Ability and experience to create resources including digital
• High level of ICT skills; office applications, social media, interactive tools and online platforms
• Ability to demonstrate key competencies for Community Learning and Development.
• Relevant professional qualification and/or equivalent work experience in Community Learning & Development; Adult and Family Learning or related field.
• Flexible, adaptable and highly motivated.
• Able to use own judgement and initiative within agreed policies and procedures.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills written, digital and oral
• Effective time management skills
• Competent use of IT equipment, software, good keyboard skills and a working knowledge of integrating multi-media approaches into adult and family learning.
• You will be expected to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations within Moray to meet the operational requirements of the Service. Due to the rural nature of Moray this is normally undertaken by use of a car.
• Open and approachable.
• Ability to relate to people from all backgrounds and life experiences.
• Ability to implement Equal Opportunities Policy.
• Appreciation, acceptance and commitment to the importance of confidentiality
• Must be able to work flexibly to meet the demands of the service e.g. during school holidays, evenings & weekends
• Ability to work in different offices dependent on service requirements including working from home
• Must be able to lift and carry equipment/resources, i.e. laptop, books/workbooks.

Closing Date: 28 June 2024
Starting Salary: £35,909.25 (pro rata)
£19.05 per hour

Applicants should note this advert is made up to 2 separate positions to be worked by one successful candidate, as per the following:

A&FLC - 25hpw - permanent appointment
A&FLC Employability - 10hpw - temporary appointment until 31 March 2025

For further information contact: Moira Strathdee, Adult & Family Learning Officer, 07966 120572, moira.strathdee@moray.gov.uk

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35 hours per week
Fixed Term until: 30 June 2025

Job Description

To plan, organise, deliver and evaluate professional staff development and training programmes for Education staff, particularly in relation to understanding and meeting additional support needs.

Responsibilities

• To identify training priorities in liaison with Education (ASN) according to statutory requirements and service priorities, and to take appropriate actions to meet these.
• To research and plan staff development and training programmes to meet identified Education (ASN) priorities.
• To co-ordinate and directly deliver training, and be available for staff consultation on areas including but not exclusive to inclusive practice, positive behaviour support approaches, risk assessment and safer people handling.
• To be involved in the commission and delivery of staff development and training programmes to meet need within the service budget provision, as agreed with Education (ASN).
• To be involved in the development, design and delivery of training related to the learning and continuous professional development of Education staff.
• To monitor and evaluate effectiveness of training, learning and development programmes and take action to address the identified issues.

The Individual

• Relevant experience of working in Education, ELC, Community Education or Social Work settings
• Experience in developing, delivering, facilitating and evaluating the impact of training, learning and development
• Professional qualification in Education, Social Work or Community Education
• Registration with appropriate professional body
• Knowledge of and commitment to work effectively within relevant legislation and practice
• Effective assessment and report writing skills
• Effective communication and mediation skills
• Effective organisational and planning skills
• Effective ICT skills
• Proven ability to deliver effective training, learning and development programmes at different levels
• Very good presentation skills across a variety of mediums
• Ability to work effectively with groups of people
• You will be expected to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations within Moray to meet the operational requirements of the service. Due to the rural nature of Moray this is normally undertaken by use of a car.
• Highly effective communication skills: oral and written
• Ability to motivate staff to incorporate learning into their operational practice
• Ability to work effectively and positively as part of a team and contribute to service development
• Appreciation, acceptance of and commitment to the importance of confidentiality
• Ability to make good use of supervision
• Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs and demands of the service
• Ability to work in an open plan environment
• Ability to travel to a variety of working locations across a working day and week
• Ability to delivery classroom based training sessions for sustained periods as required

Closing Date: 14 June 2024
Starting Salary: £41,696.20 (pro rata)
£22.12 per hour
36.25 hours per week - (term time only)

For further information contact: Moray SEBN Service, 01343 557914, email admin.sebn@moray-edunet.gov.uk

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Job Description

To lead on the design, development, delivery, quality assurance and evaluation of Child Protection and GIRFEC learning and development initiatives to a range of staff from various agencies, services and organisations in Moray.

To assist the Joint Learning and Development Sub-Group of the Moray Child Protection Committee and GIRFEC Leadership Group to design, develop, implement and evaluate a partnership workforce development strategy based on a joint training needs assessment.

Responsibilities

To identify training priorities in liaison with the Joint Learning and Development Sub-Group, relevant Heads of Service, Chief Social Work Officer and Organisational Development Manager according to statutory requirements and service priorities and take appropriate actions to meet these learning and development gaps, synchronising with single agency requirements where it is efficient and prudent to do so.

To plan staff development and training programmes to meet identified priorities.

To co-ordinate and directly deliver multi-agency training in relation to Child Protection, GIRFEC and other identified priorities and be available for staff consultation on these issues.

To be involved in the commissioning and delivery of multi-agency staff development and training programmes in the identified areas to meet need where appropriate within budget provision.

To be involved in the development, design and delivery of Post Registration Training and Learning and Continuous Professional Development from a multi-agency perspective.

To monitor and evaluate effectiveness of multi-agency learning and development programmes and take action to address the identified gaps.

The Individual

Experience in developing, delivering, facilitating and evaluating the impact of training, learning and development.

Educated to degree level of professional equivalent.

Knowledge of and commitment to work effectively within relevant legislation and practice.

Effective assessment and report writing skills.

Effective communication and mediation skills.

The ability to promote equalities, human rights, health and safety, and participation.

Knowledge and understanding of multi-agency working, especially in relation to the support and protection of children.

Ability to deliver effective training, learning and development programmes at different levels.

Advanced presentation skills.

Ability to work effectively with groups of people.

Travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations within Moray to meet the operational requirements of the service. Due to the rural nature of Moray this is normally undertaken by use of a car.

Effective communication skills: oral and written.

Ability to work effectively and positively as part of a team and contribute to the service development.

Appreciation, acceptance of and commitment to the importance of confidentiality.

Ability to make good use of supervision.

Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs and demands of the service.

Ability to work in an open plan office.

Ability to work in different offices dependent on service requirements.

Ability to deliver classroom based training sessions for sustained periods as required.

Closing date: 31 May 2024

Starting salary: £41,696

£22.12 per hour

36.25 hours per week

Temporary for 24 months

For further details, please contact Lizette van Zyl – 07800 670644

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Job Description

Requirements

The Individual

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Job Description

This post will support the development and delivery of communications and engagement to press, public and staff for high profile programmes of work within the Learning Estate project team via a range of platforms and media, including the production of creative content for social media and web-based platforms.

Requirements

1. Assist with the creation of content for the council’s communication activities with press, public and staff
2. Provide a point of contact for media enquiries and create engaging press releases
3. Provide advice and guidance to council staff, heads of service, senior managers and councillors on media issues as required
4. Attend council meetings and provide publicly accessible reports
5. Assist with the planning, promotion and implementation of public engagement events
6. Participate in the Council’s Employee Review and Development Programme

The Individual

• Good understanding of local government
• Strong background in communications industry

• Relevant Degree or equivalent experience in communications marketing or other relevant discipline

• Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills

• Adaptable, self-motivated and able to work on own initiative
• Ability to use photographic and filming equipment
• Excellent written skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Experienced social media manager
• Good understanding of the needs and working practices of print, broadcast and digital media
• Ability to ‘spot a story’
• Experience in public engagement
• Ability to work as a member of a team
• Effective interviewing, listening and influencing skills
• Ability to engage effectively with the public
• Ability to focus on agreed objectives, to ensure they are achieved within agreed timescales
• Proven ability to plan and manage workload, work to tight deadlines
• Experience of working in a confidential environment

Closing Date: 5th April 2024

Salary: £35,909.25

Hourly Rate: £19.05

Hours Per Week: 36.25 hours

For all enquiries please contact: Kirsty Craig 07817 955 756

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