Job Details
Hours: 30 hours per week
Location: Eyemouth Cluster
Closing Date: 23/02/2025
Contract Duration: Temporary Maternity Cover until 31 March 2027 or earlier return of the post holder.
Salary: LiveBorders Grade 8 - £32,219.04 to £34,842.86 pro rata per annum (£16.70-£18.06ph)
Interviews: To be held on Friday 07 March 2025 at Scottish Borders Council Headquarters.
Please note that the annual salary advertised is for a full-time role, based on 37 hours per week. If the position you are applying for is part time or you are only going to be working part of the year, i.e., a term time contract for 38 or 39 weeks per year, the annual salary will be paid on a pro-rata basis including a number of additional weeks for annual leave entitlement when the position is term time.
Role Purpose
The fundamental aim of the Active Schools Network is to offer all children and young people the opportunities and motivation to adopt active, healthy lifestyles, now and into adulthood. We are looking for a motivated and professional individual to coordinate in the Eyemouth cluster.
Be part of the team responsible for developing and supporting an infrastructure within the school and wider community to achieve our aim.
Be part of the team making this happen by recruiting, supporting and sustaining a network of volunteers, coaches, leaders and school staff who in turn deliver physical activity opportunities before school, during lunchtime, after school and in the wider community.
More information about Active Schools Scottish Borders can be found on our website: www.scotborders.gov.uk/schools-learning/active-schools
Please be aware the selection process can include different forms of assessment along with a formal interview. You will be advised of this if your application is successful. We look forward to receiving your completed application.Essentail
A degree and further relevant experience or qualifications in a sports and/or business related discipline are required.
This role will involve travel between various locations within the Scottish Borders. The post holder will be required to hold a full, valid driving license and have access to a car. If you can clearly demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the aims of the Active Schools network and have extensive experience of engaging with children and young people through sport and physical activity in education, sport, health, community leisure and/or recreation industries as well as proven project management experience, we would love to hear from you
Informal enquiries to
For informal enquiries please email Paul Scott, Active Schools Manager. Paul.Scott@scotborders.gov.uk or telephone 07887 471128
Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.