Education Outreach Officer

Ktpws; Haddington; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education service seeks an Education Outreach Officer to enhance student attendance and engagement in Haddington. This full-time position provides tailored support to learners and collaborates with families and school staff to ensure academic success. Ideal candidates will have relevant education qualifications and strong communication skills. The position is temporary until June 2026 with flexibility in hours. A driving licence and PVG membership are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Educated to HNC or SVQ Level 3 in a relevant discipline including education, social care, health, or community education.
• Full current driving licence is desirable.
• PVG membership is required for working with vulnerable children.

Responsibilities

• Provide bespoke support to improve learners' school attendance and engagement.
• Work in partnership with families to enhance home-school links.
• Collaborate with school colleagues and agencies for student support.

Skills

Support for learners

Collaboration with families

Effective communication

Education

HNC or SVQ Level 3 in relevant discipline

Job description

# Education Outreach Officer - Equity & InclusionRef no:: EAL12100Published:: 09/01/2026Closes:: 25/01/2026Location:: Council HQ, John Muir House, Brewery Park, Haddington, EH41 3HASalary:: £32,337 - £35,020 per year pro rataContract Type:: TemporaryPosition Type:: Full TimeHours:: 35 hours per week## Vacancy InformationHourly rate of pay: £17.72 - £19.19 This is a 39 week sessional post i.e. working hours will be during school term time plus in-service days.Temporary until 26th June 2026. Days and Hours of Work: Monday - Friday, 09:00-17:00 Starting and finishing times are flexible. To start asap.The purpose of the Equity & Inclusion Education Outreach Service is to provide bespoke support to identified learners to improve their school attendance, engagement, attainment, and achievement. The Equity & Inclusion Outreach Service works with learners on a short-term basis to support them to take full advantage of opportunities in school. The Education Outreach Officers will also work in partnership with families to promote positive home-school links and will be assigned on a needs basis rather than geographical and will be expected to work across East Lothian.In line with GIRFEC principles, the Education Outreach Officers will work closely with school colleagues, including learners’ Named Education Contacts (NEC) and other agencies as part of the ‘team around the child’ to provide early and effective support to ensure that all learners meet their full potential. The service will be led by a Depute Head Teacher for Equity & Inclusion.Internal candidates can apply for this post on a secondment basis but must seek permission from your line manager before doing so.***Interviews for this position are being held on Friday 6 February 2026.***## Job DetailsThe purpose of the Equity & Inclusion Education Outreach Service is to provide bespoke support to identified learners to improve their school attendance, engagement, attainment, and achievement. The Equity & Inclusion Outreach Service works with leaners on a short-term basis to support them to take full advantage of opportunities in school. The Education Outreach Officer will also work in partnership with families to promote positive home school links.In line with GIRFEC principles, the Education Outreach Officer will work closely with school colleagues, including learners’ Named Education Contacts (NEC) and other agencies as part of the ‘team around the child’ to provide early and effective support to ensure that all learners meet their full potential.**Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.**The ‘– values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.## Job Requirements**Relevant Qualifications** Educated to HNC or SVQ Level 3 in a relevant discipline including education, social care, health, or community education and/or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills and competencies gained through relevant experience.**Driving Licence** A full current driving licence is desirable for this post.**PVG Membership** This post is considered as a Regulated Role with vulnerable children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020.**All preferred candidates for posts carrying out regulated work with these groups will be required to become a PVG Scheme member, or undergo a PVG Scheme update if they are already a member, prior to any formal offer of employment being made by East Lothian Council.**Please note: PVG member’s records are constantly updated with any new vetting information that arises. Any information that is disclosed on a PVG membership or update check, if relevant to the post being applied for, will be discussed with the applicant and investigated prior to any formal offer being made.**Please note:** If you have spent more than 3 months working or living outwith the UK in the last 5 years then you will be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the website.## Additional InformationFor additional East Lothian Council employment information please click on the following link:If you have any difficulties creating an account on MyJobScotland or applying for this post please contact the MyJobScotland support team via this link .If you require further information about this vacancy, please call 01620 827868, or email us on [e-mail]**Please note: We do not accept CV's (either electronically or by mail). 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