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Pupil Support Officer
Fife Council
Glenrothes, Scotland, United Kingdom£29,170.8 – £31,761.26["Full time"]
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Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing 28 September 2026
Closing Date: Thursday 24 September 2026
Contract Type: Temporary until 02 July 2027
Salary: FC5 £29,170.80 - £31,761.26 Pro-Rata
Working Pattern: 36 Hours per week
Location: Auchmuty High School, Glenrothes
Purpose and Values of Education & Children’s Services Directorate
The Education & Children’s Services Directorate is committed to Improving Life
Chances for All through a wide range of direct services which support our
children, young people, families and the wider Fife community. Our approach to
improvement is rooted in our core values: Compassion, Ambition, Respect and
Equity which reflect the ethos, culture and practice principles of all staff
across the directorate. We strive to ensure that our attitudes and behaviour
reflect these core values in all our dealings with children, young people, their
families, and the wider community in partnership with those who support them.
Supporting Statement
As part of your application, you must provide us with a Supporting Statement
which outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate
for this vacancy. For more information, check out the
How to Apply
[https://www.fife.gov.uk/jobs/how-to-apply] section of our Career Site. Without
a Supporting Statement, your application will not be progressed. Please upload
your Supporting Statement at the section marked ‘upload resumé’. Your Supporting
Statement must not be a CV. More information is available on our Career site at
www.fife.gov.uk/jobs/supportingstatement
[http://www.fife.gov.uk/jobs/supportingstatement].
Please consider and demonstrate the following when completing your Supporting
Statement:
Ways in which you have worked with others to meet all learners needs?
(Consider the following: how you have shared information, followed plans,
supported learners, worked with others?)
Ways in which you have built and sustained positive relationships that have led
to positive outcomes for learners
(Consider the following: how have you have demonstrated care and commitment
when actively engaging with learners about their wellbeing; how have you
established positive and purposeful relationships within your school community;
how have you worked collaboratively with others to improve outcomes for
learners?)
Ways in which you have demonstrated that you can work effectively as part of a
team.
(Consider the following: how you have built positive relationships built on
trust and respect as a team member; how have you communicated with others; how
have you used your initiative and organisational skills to meet targets and
achieve goals)
Ways in which you have demonstrated a high level of confidentiality.
(Consider the following: how have you shared information in compliance with
current legislation; what steps did you take to ensure procedures were followed,
guaranteeing attention to detail)
Job Details
Auchmuty High School is a vibrant and inclusive secondary school at the heart of
the Glenrothes community, committed to delivering high-quality learning and
teaching for all young people. With a strong focus on attainment, achievement,
and wellbeing, the school fosters a supportive environment where staff are
valued, collaborative practice is encouraged, and innovation in the classroom is
embraced. Our dedicated team works closely with pupils, families, and partners
to ensure every learner is supported to reach their full potential. This is an
excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join a
forward-thinking school that is continually striving for excellence.
We are looking for a highly skilled and committed Pupil Support Officer to work
as a member of the Continuum of Support Team to provide a safe, secure and
inclusive environment for pupils.
• The role will involve developing positive relationships with pupils, parents,
staff and other services, building pupil confidence, and enhancing their
ability to learn.
• As a Pupil Support Officer, you will work under the direction and supervision
of the PTC Support.
Qualification, Registration and Skill Requirements
• Educated to SCQF level 4, which includes National 4 or Standard Grades at
General level or O’ Grades or equivalent
• You are required to have good levels of interpersonal skills and abilities
which will enable you to work as a member of a team to ensure positive
outcomes for all children and young people.
• Experience of working with minimum supervision in an environment of change
and challenge, or within a school
• Before confirming your appointment, you will be required to obtain Protection
of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland and
become a member of the relevant PVG scheme.
Further Information
• Role Profile
• When preparing your supporting statement, review the role
profile and think about how you meet the
essential criteria Role Profile
[https://www.fife.gov.uk/__data/assets/file/0026/40877/Pupil-Support-Officer-A4370-25-October-2024.pdf]
• How We Work Matters
• Our employees are expected to display and promote
certain behaviours in the workplace. See our How We Work Matters
[https://www.fife.gov.uk/__data/assets/file/0014/40127/OD12-How-We-Work-Matters-Framework-2.pdf]
behaviour framework for more information.
•
Employee Benefits
• Employees have access to a benefits package that offers
discounts on a wide range of products and services
• Directorate Information
• Council Department information
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• Alternative Formats
• Job information can be made available in alternative
formats, to make a request please email: transactions.recruitment@fife.gov.uk
[transactions.recruitment@fife.gov.uk]
• AI
• We recognise that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being used by many
people when they are applying for jobs and preparing for interview.
Candidate guidance on the use of AI in the recruitment process is available
here
[https://www.fife.gov.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0028/94771/AI-and-Recruitment-Candidate-Guidance.pdf]
For Further Information Please Contact: terri.mcdonald@fife.gov.uk
[terri.mcdonald@fife.gov.uk]