Job Description

Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing 6 July 2026

Closing Date: Wednesday 1 July 2026

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: FC6 £31,761.26 - £34,914.86

Working Pattern: 36 hours per week

Location: Auchmuty High School, Glenrothes

Purpose and Values of Education Directorate

The Education Directorate is committed to Improving Life Chances for All through a wide range of direct services which support our children, young people, families and the wider Fife community. Our approach to improvement is rooted in our core values: Compassion, Ambition, Respect and Equity which reflect the ethos, culture and practice principles of all staff across the directorate. We strive to ensure that our attitudes and behaviour reflect these core values in all our dealings with children, young people, their families, and the wider community in partnership with those who support them.

Supporting Statement

As part of your application, you must provide us with a Supporting Statement which outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. For more information, check out the How to Apply section of our Career Site. Without a Supporting Statement, your application will not be progressed. Please upload your Supporting Statement at the section marked ‘upload resumé’. Your Supporting Statement must not be a CV. More information is available on our Career site at www.fife.gov.uk/jobs/supportingstatement

Please consider and demonstrate the following when completing your Supporting Statement:

Ways in which you have demonstrated that you can work effectively as part of a team.

(Consider the following: how you have built positive relationships built on trust and respect as a team member; how have you communicated with others; how have you used your initiative and organisational skills to meet targets and achieve goals.)

Ways in which you have demonstrated a high level of confidentiality.

(Consider the following: how have you shared information in compliance with current legislation; what steps did you take to ensure procedures were followed, guaranteeing attention to detail.)

Ways in which you have demonstrated good communication and effective interpersonal skills.

(Consider the following: how have you used your knowledge and skills to provide professional documents, information, data and reports; how have you worked towards achieving improvements; how have you demonstrated excellent customer service; how have you managed your time effectively to be able to meet deadlines.)

Auchmuty High School is a vibrant and inclusive secondary school at the heart of the Glenrothes community. We are committed to providing high-quality support for all young people and fostering a positive, welcoming environment for pupils, staff and visitors alike.

With a strong focus on attainment, achievement and wellbeing, our staff work collaboratively to ensure the smooth running of the school and to support effective learning and teaching. Our administrative team plays a key role in this, providing essential support to colleagues, pupils and families.

This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Technician to join a forward-thinking school, working as part of a supportive team and contributing to the efficient day-to-day operation of the school.

• We are looking for a highly skilled and committed Technician to provide an effective technical/maintenance service to all departments of the school and to work with external departments/agencies to ensure corporate and legislative policies are adhered to.
• The role will involve preparing equipment, apparatus and materials such as electrical, chemical, living, teaching kits for use by teachers and pupils during classes in all departments as well as installing, commissioning and upgrading hardware, peripherals, software, and all networked IT devices in line with IT Services.

As a Technician, you will work under the direction and supervision of the Senior Technician.

A link to the role profile is included below, where you will find more information about the role, with specific reference to essential and desirable criteria for applicants.

Qualification, Registration and Skill Requirements

• Educated to SCQF level 7 which includes Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Science, Information Technology (IT), Electrical or equivalent and 4 Standard Grades (at level 3 or above) or equivalent in Science subjects, English and Mathematics.
• You are required to have good levels of interpersonal skills and abilities which will enable you to work as a member of a team to ensure positive outcomes for all children and young people.
• Experience of working with minimum supervision in an environment of change and challenge, or within a school.

Before confirming to your appointment, you will be required to obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland and become a member of the relevant PVG scheme.

Further Information

• Role Profile - When preparing your supporting statement, review the role profile and think about how you meet the essential criteria Role Profile
• How We Work Matters - Our employees are expected to display and promote certain behaviours in the workplace. See our How We Work Matters behaviour framework for more information.
• Employee Benefits - Employees have access to a benefits package that offers discounts on a wide range of products and services.
• Directorate Information - Council Department information
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• Alternative Formats - Job information can be made available in alternative formats, to make a request please e-mail transactions.recruitment@fife.gov.uk

For further information please contact: Terri McDonald - terri.mcdonald@fife.gov.uk