Job DescriptionChildren, Education and Justice ServicesPupil Support Assistant (Wellbeing Resources)The Royal High SchoolSalary: £24, - £25, (pro rata for part time and sessional)Hours: 27.5 per week (Monday - Friday), 39 weeks sessionalBased in the West of Edinburgh, The Royal High School is one of the oldest schools in Scotland.
It has a strong sense of history, but prides itself on being very much a school of the 21st Century.
It is a non-denominational, 6-year comprehensive, with pupils drawn from 4 catchment primary schools: Blackhall, Clermiston, Cramond and Davidson's Mains.
A significant number of placing requests are received each session.
Year groups are capped at and the school roll sits around .The school was the subject of a HMIE inspection in and local authority follow-through visits in March and May .The Senior Leadership Team (SLT) comprises the Rector, four Depute Rectors and the Business Manager.The current teaching staff complement is 88 FTE with 20 FTE staff other than teachers, including a team of Pupil Support Assistants, who support the integration of pupils.
There is an integrated Additional Support for Learning Team combining the former Guidance and Support for Learning teams.
In line with the Authority's integration policies, the school caters for a wide variety of physical, sensory and learning needs.
This has been highly successful and forms a key element of our social inclusion strategy.The school was refurbished in and enjoys a high standard of accommodation, although social areas are limited and teaching space has to be rigorously timetabled.
The facilities are used extensively outside of normal school hours by the school, the RHS Club and the community; the school is designated a Community Sports Hub and the PE facilities were refurbished in to support this.
There is an excellent extra-curricular programme, with partner clubs and staff offering a range of opportunities in which young people can participate.
ICT facilities are very good and S3-6 pupils all have access to a 1:1 iPad device to support their learning at home and in school.The school has positive links with parents, local businesses and the local community.
The Parent Council and School Fundraising Group play an important role in the life and work of the school.
Meetings are well attended and discussions are always lively and informative.
The school is also supported by an active Former Pupils' Club.