Senior Development Officer - Gracemount High School at City of Edinburgh Council

Easter Howgate, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Sep, 26

Salary

65214.0

Posted On

03 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Strategic Leadership, Curricular Development, Operational Management, Pupil Wellbeing, Raising Attainment, Pastoral Care, School Improvement Planning, Stakeholder Partnership, Educational Leadership, Professional Standards

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Senior Development Officer - fixed term until 26/06/2028 Gracemount High School Salary: £65,214 - £65,214 Hours: 35 per week The City of Edinburgh Council is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to preventing discrimination on the grounds of sex, marital status, race, colour, religion or belief, political opinion, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnic origin, age, trade union activity, caring responsibilities, or employment status. We welcome applications from student-centred professionals who demonstrate high expectations, strong commitment, and rigorous professional standards. A willingness to contribute to the wider life of the school is a key quality shared by our motivated and dedicated staff team. Gracemount High School is a six-year non-denominational secondary school located in south-east Edinburgh, serving approximately 700 pupils. Established in 1959 as a junior secondary school, it became a fully comprehensive six-year high school in the late 1960s. The current school building, developed through the PPP programme, opened in 2003. Our associated primary schools are Gracemount Primary School and Frogston Primary School, with whom we maintain strong and effective partnerships. The school employs approximately 55 FTE teaching staff, supported by a highly committed team of more than 20 support staff. Our Senior Leadership Team, led by Headteacher Ross Hunter, currently consists of three Depute Headteachers, a Senior Development Officer, and a Business Manager. Together, they lead on a range of strategic, curricular, and operational responsibilities that support high-quality learning, teaching, and pupil wellbeing. The changing social demographics of our community present both opportunities and challenges in meeting the diverse needs and aspirations of our learners. Gracemount High School is an ambitious school, committed to delivering the highest quality educational experience and securing the best possible outcomes for every young person, regardless of background. Attainment levels continue to improve, and the proportion of pupils progressing to positive destinations remains consistently above expected levels. Our curriculum is designed to equip young people with the knowledge, skills, and qualifications needed for future success. This includes SQA National Qualifications, alongside a range of wider accreditation opportunities such as NPAs and Foundation Apprenticeships. The school is firmly committed to raising attainment and promoting achievement. Our School Improvement Plan aligns with the priorities of the City of Edinburgh Council and national priorities, and is informed by How Good Is Our School? 4 (HGIOS4) and the National Improvement Framework. Staff joining our dynamic and forward-looking school will benefit from a range of professional learning and development opportunities. The school recently reviewed its Vision and Values for 2026. We have a clear vision statement and set of values that are promoted throughout the school and wider community. We are committed to challenging all pupils to achieve their full potential academically, while also recognising and nurturing their wider talents and strengths. We aim to develop responsible, respectful young people who will make a positive contribution to their community. All staff are encouraged to consider how they can contribute to this shared vision. We also place a strong emphasis on high-quality pastoral care and personal development. As a member of staff at Gracemount High School, you will be expected to uphold the school’s ethos and values, promoting a caring environment, a strong sense of belonging, and a commitment to learning and achievement. Further information about the school can be found on the Gracemount High School website (Gracemount High School Edinburgh). 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. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. An unconditional offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory. Salaries will be in accordance with the Scheme of Salaries and Conditions of Service for Teaching Staff in School Education. 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, as well as 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 https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/work-us/inclusive-edinburgh/4 [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 [https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/work-us/behaviours] Happy to talk flexible working. Follow us on X at @edincounciljobs View Senior Development Officer job description [https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/downloads/file/39958/senior-dev-officer-gracemount-high-school-jd] View middle leaders person specification [https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/downloads/file/36720/middle-leaders-teaching-emp-spec-secondary-tprom05ps] THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL About Us: Are you keen to shape the future of Scotland’s capital city? The City of Edinburgh Council is looking for dedicated and enthusiastic individuals to work with us and deliver key services across our capital city. We’re the second largest local authority in Scotland with a workforce of over 19,000 who all play a crucial role in maintaining and supporting vital services to over 500,000 residents. We offer an incredible variety of career opportunities across a broad range of sectors. Join us and you’ll find a role where you can make a difference and grow your career. Our Culture: Our Behaviours, respect, integrity, and flexibility guide everything that we do, and we strive to make sure all colleagues feel valued and have a sense of belonging in the workplace. We want to make sure that we bring people into our roles who demonstrate Our Behaviours and are dedicated and committed to our purpose of serving our community. We are focused on delivering excellent customer service to meet citizens needs and make the city a better place. You can find out more on Our Behaviours web page Our Behaviours – The City of Edinburgh Council [https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/work-us/behaviours]. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: We recognise the benefits that diverse perspectives, experiences and backgrounds bring to our organisation, and we’re committed to employing a workforce that represents the population of the city we serve. We particularly encourage applicants from under-represented groups including women, LGBT+ people, racially minoritised groups, people with disabilities and people who are neurodivergent. As part of our commitment to inclusive recruitment, we're delighted to announce that we have extended our guaranteed interview scheme to include all applicants who are or have been care experienced, and who meet the essential criteria for the post. This extends our current arrangements of being a Disability Confident Employer, that guarantee an interview to applicants who meet the criteria for the post and who declare a disability. Happy to talk flexible working. Colleague Support and Wellbeing As outlined in our People Strategy 2024-27, we aim to nurture a healthy workforce where we can all thrive. We offer regular events, initiatives and learning opportunities covering a range of different health and wellbeing topics. We’re committed to supporting employees to achieve a healthy work life balance. There are several policies in place to support this ranging from flexible work options to career breaks. Our full suite of employment policies can be found here. We have a range of support options available including access to counselling, a mental health support service, an occupational health service, speak up supporters and a colleague listening service. Reasonable Adjustments: We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible experience at work for all our colleagues and we’ll work hard to ensure that we meet the changing needs of colleagues throughout their time with us. We’re also geared up to support all candidates who may require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Candidates invited for interview, should let the hiring manager know what they need, and they will do everything they can to accommodate your request.

Responsibilities

Lead strategic, curricular, and operational responsibilities to support high-quality learning and pupil wellbeing. Contribute to the school's vision of raising attainment and promoting achievement for all learners.