VACANCY: Adviser in Religious Education (primary schools)

Can you promote the Catholic ethos of our schools and help strengthen teaching standards across the Archdiocese of St Andrews & Edinburgh?

We are recruiting an Adviser in Religious Education (primary schools). While the post is full-time, applicants looking for part-time or flexible working patterns are also encouraged to apply.

Salary

£45,000- £50,000, depending on experience

The Role

The RE Primary Adviser provides support, advice and development opportunities for staff within Catholic schools to enhance the delivery and quality of Religious Education across the Archdiocese of St Andrews & Edinburgh. The postholder is responsible for curriculum development of Religious Education in Catholic Schools and for developing and facilitating regular CLPL opportunities. The postholder also contributes to national and Diocesan developments in co-operation with the Scottish Catholic Education Service (SCES).

Applicants

You must be a qualified and experienced primary school teacher holding a Catholic Teacher’s Certificate.  You must also have an excellent working knowledge of the Curriculum for Excellence in RERC and a proven track record in developing curriculum resources. You must be able to develop and provide CPD opportunities and website resources, be an effective team player who can work in schools and at national level and also be committed to working within and supporting the values and ideals of the Archdiocese.

Location

The role is based at the Gillis Centre, 100 Strathearn Road, Edinburgh EH9 1BB and may require some travel. Hybrid working will be considered.

To Apply

Applicants should submit a CV with a covering letter outlining their interest and suitability for the role to recruitment@staned.org.uk Closing date for applications: 5pm on 18 February 2022. Informal enquiries can be emailed to Morag Hendry at recruitment@staned.org.uk.

Read the full job description here or at myjobscotland.gov.uk

Job Vacancy: Diocesan Safeguarding Officer

The Archdiocese of St Andrews & Edinburgh is seeking to appoint a Diocesan Safeguarding Officer to assist the Safeguarding Adviser in providing a professional safeguarding service to and on behalf of the Archdiocese.

Salary: £25-£30k pro rata, dependent on experience. Hours: 21 hours per week (three days).

You should have relevant experience of delivering safeguarding services, including face-to-face and online training; be confident in using IT systems and be well organised, flexible and self-motivated.  You will have good communication skills and be confident in working with volunteers.

To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter, detailing how your skills and experience make you suitable for this role, to recruitment@staned.org.uk by Sunday 2nd May 2021. Interviews (online) will be scheduled week commencing 24th May 2021.