118 jobs in The City of Edinburgh Council

Unit Manager – Catering

St Thomas of Aquin's High School

Salary: £30,188 - £34,452 (pro‑ra for part‑time)

Hours: 35 per week, 52 weeks

We are seeking a Unit Manager who will deliver high quality catering services within the school. The role involves working as part of a team to deliver a range of meals, basic food preparation and provide excellent customer service.

This post is regulated work with children and protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Candidates will need to join the PVG Scheme or undergo an update check. Anyone who has spent three months or more abroad in the last five years must undergo an overseas criminal record check. These checks must be satisfactory for an unconditional offer of employment and commencement.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and strongly encourage applications from women for senior roles, people from minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities, neurodivergent people, care‑experienced people, carers and LGBT+ individuals. All applicants will be considered fairly on the basis of skills and experience. Disabled and care‑experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

The interview process will include an assessment of how you would bring the Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working.

Salary increases annually and is generally based on seniority, experience and performance. We are happy to discuss flexible working.

The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking a Housing Assistant for the Homelessness Prevention & Housing Options Team. The role supports Housing Officers to prevent homelessness and manage statutory duties across Edinburgh, with duties including case management and ensuring applicants receive appropriate support.

The post is 36 hours per week and salary range is £27,257–£29,850. The role can be based at multiple Edinburgh locations or working from home, with flexibility to work across cities as

Early Years Assistant - Pennywell Early Learning and Childcare

Salary: £26,806 - £27,032 (pro rata for sessional). Hours: 36 per week, 39 weeks sessional.

Early Years Assistant job at Pennywell Early Learning and Childcare. This new centre opened in August 2024 and is part of the MacMillan Hub. The hub provides a range of services for the local community through partnership working with North Edinburgh Arts and the relocated Muirhouse library.

We are recruiting an enthusiastic Early Years Assistant on a permanent, 39-week, sessional basis.

Although no formal qualification is required, candidates should have a good basic education and be literate and numerate.

Early Years Assistants must apply for registration with the SSSC within three months of being offered a post and must also gain an SVQ2/SCQF Level 6 qualification within three years of taking up the role.

Successful candidate will work shift patterns with hours between 07:45 and 18:00, Monday-Friday, with some late shifts on rotation each month.

This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Act 2007. The candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo an update check. If an individual has spent a continuous period of three months or more out of the UK in the last five years, an overseas criminal record check will be required. Offer and commencement are conditional on satisfactory completion of these checks.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and able to be their best. We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, as well as people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care-experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people across all levels of the organisation, all of whom are currently underrepresented. All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience. Disabled and care-experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

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During the interview process you will be assessed on how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working. For more information, visit:

Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range.

We are happy to discuss flexible working.

For questions, please contact the Nursery or Centre directly. You can find contact details here:

For further information, refer to the Early Years Assistant Job Pack and Sessional Working Information.

The City of Edinburgh Council is advertising an Early Years Assistant role at Pennywell Early Learning and Childcare. The post is permanent, 39 weeks per year, sessional, with a 36-hour week.

Salary ranges from £26,806 to £27,032 (pro rata for sessional). The role requires literacy and numeracy, with registration for SSSC and SVQ2/SCQF Level 6 within specified timelines. PVG checks are required and appointment is conditional on satisfactory checks.

Outdoor Learning & Adventure Education Instructor - Fixed term until 29/6/2027
Bangholm Outdoor Centre

Salary: £34,452 - £40,501
Hours: 36 per week

The City of Edinburgh Council is committed to safe, impactful outdoor learning and adventure education (OL&AE). The OL&AE Team operates 4 centres, including 3 outdoor centres and the Risk Factory. The Team has wide-ranging responsibilities across safety and quality from onsite activity to residential provision.

We have an exciting opportunity for an instructor to join our Edinburgh-based Bangholm team from September 2026 to June 2027. The post involves three core areas of targeted delivery with an emphasis on supporting young people with additional support needs (ASN), plus Duke of Edinburgh Award (DofE) ‘disadvantaged’ learners. Training will be ongoing; providing the opportunity for the successful applicant to develop their personal skills and experiences in delivering targeted OL&AE. A project plan for each core area will ensure effective induction, training and support. The successful applicant will operate within the Bangholm safety management framework, led by the Bangholm Operations Manager.

0.2 FTE, delivering OL&AE for a primary special school in Edinburgh. School staff will support each session. Specialist ASN training will be provided via the school, plus wider advice and support via the Bangholm Operations Manager and existing targeted support OL&AE instructor. This is a new programme and offers the opportunity to be innovative in partnership with school staff.

0.4 FTE, delivering DofE Bronze sections to small groups from four secondary / special schools. This is part of our DofE Action Zone initiative aimed at boosting bronze ‘disadvantaged’ learner achievement. Pilot work has shown carefully targeted resources, and support can raise achievement significantly. Delivery of overnight expeditions is integral to this post, plus Council staff will support sessions. Support and guidance will be provided via our OL&AE Team Development Officer (Achievement Awards), including DofE award training if required.

0.2 FTE, delivering trial OL&AE programmes to up to two secondary school groups. This is part of our development of a new accredited OL&AE qualification via Qualifications Scotland. Support and guidance will be provided via our OL&AE Team Development Officer (Qualifications).

The post includes 0.2 FTE non‑contact time, which allows the successful applicant to prepare sessions, complete evaluations and undertake ongoing training.

The role is primarily working outdoors in and around Edinburgh for long periods of the day, throughout the year in different environmental conditions; sometimes in remote and potentially hazardous locations. Work will be land and water‑based, plus some activity at height. Suitable and sufficient PPE, induction and support are provided. The allocated work office is Bangholm Outdoor Centre, Edinburgh. The successful applicant will be able to work occasional weekends, evenings and overnight, plus occasional working across Scotland. Annual leave will be planned via the Bangholm Operations Manager and will generally be during school holidays. Some in‑term holidays may be approved subject to programme design.

This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. This check will be required before an unconditional offer of employment can be made and commencement in the post.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and able to be their best. All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience. Disabled and care‑experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

For further information and queries, please contact Andrew Bagnall (Bangholm Acting Operations Manager) – or Andrew Bradshaw (OL&AE Team Manager) – Please note; copy both staff in your enquiry.

The City of Edinburgh Council invites applications for an Outdoor Learning & Adventure Education Instructor at Bangholm Outdoor Centre. The role runs September 2026 to June 2027 on a fixed term basis, involving three core areas of delivery with emphasis on ASN learners and DofE Bronze, including overnight expeditions.

Post includes 0.2 FTE non‑contact time for planning, evaluation and training. The role is outdoors in Edinburgh and across Scotland, with weekend/evening and occasional overnight

The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking an Instructor (Cycling Officer) on a fixed-term contract to deliver cycling sessions across City Wide, working with targeted primary and special schools to help children learn Bikeability and ride confidently.

You will upskill and mentor school staff, ensure health and safety, and adapt activities to children of all abilities. The role requires enthusiasm, a recognised cycle delivery qualification, strong organisation, and flexibility.

Instructor (Cycling Officer) – fixed term until 31 March 2027. City Wide. Salary: £34,452 – £40,501. Hours: 36 per week.

Work with targeted primary and special schools to support children to learn to ride and to achieve Cycling Scotland’s Bikeability levels. Deliver high‑quality cycling sessions, upskill staff, support and mentor staff, and provide excellent learning experiences. Ensure health and safety, work with children of varying abilities and confidence levels on bikes.

Enthusiastic and committed officer with a recognised cycle delivery qualification, strong organisational skills, flexibility, and a commitment to providing excellent learning experiences. Demonstrate a strong commitment to health and safety and be confident working with children of varying abilities and levels of confidence on bikes.

Email for questions about the role.

This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate must join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Those who have spent 3 months or more out of the UK in the last 5 years will be required to provide an Overseas Criminal Record Check.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications from women for senior roles, people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care‑experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people across all levels of the organisation are encouraged. All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience. Disabled and care‑experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Breakfast Club Supervisor

Leith Walk Primary School. Salary: £26,806 - £27,032 (pro‑rata for part‑time and sessional). Hours: 6.25 per week, 39 weeks sessional. Working pattern: Monday to Friday 7:45 am to 9 am.

Leith Walk Primary is seeking an enthusiastic and empathetic Breakfast Club Supervisor to join our talented Pupil Support Team. The successful candidate will provide a healthy breakfast to pupils, care for pupils’ wellbeing and safety, and support school attendance and learning.

Leith Walk Primary School is one of the oldest primary schools in Edinburgh, dating back to 1876. The school enjoys extensive links with the cluster schools and the local, wider community. The Senior Leadership Team includes a Head Teacher, a Deputy Head Teacher, Principal Teacher and Business Manager.

We enjoy a successful partnership with our Parent Council which is open to all parents. The corridors and the classrooms offer a bright, attractive environment for our pupils. The building is subject to continuous on‑going improvement of facilities.

In addition to a full complement of classrooms, the school is well provided with rooms for other specialist purposes. There are currently separate rooms for music, drama, support services such as Support for Learning and English as an Additional Language, a hall which is used for Physical Education and Assemblies, and a library.

• Provide a healthy breakfast to pupils.
• Ensure pupils’ wellbeing and safety during the breakfast club period.
• Support school attendance and facilitate learning opportunities.
• Collaborate with the Pupil Support Team and senior leadership.

• Experience working with children or in a childcare setting.
• Committed to safeguarding and wellbeing of pupils.
• Must join the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 scheme or have an updated check; Overseas Criminal Record Check if spent 3+ months outside the UK in the last five years.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and able to be their best. We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, as well as people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care‑experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people across all levels of the organisation, all of whom are currently underrepresented. All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience. Disabled and care‑experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

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