Independent Schools Worker, West Team

Independent Schools Worker, West Team (maternity cover)

Salary: £11,308 - £12,071 per annum (£28,270 - £30,177 pro rated), plus generous employer pension contributions.

Contract: Part time, 15 hours per week: Fixed term: End August 2026 - end June 2027) 

Location: Based at SU Scotland’s Glasgow office or Gowanbank, with role-related attendance in region as required.

Who we are

Scripture Union Scotland is a national charity, with 140 staff and 2,500 volunteers. Our vision is to see every child and young person of Scotland exploring the Bible and responding to the significance of Jesus.

We are seeking a part time Independent Schools Worker to join our Local Ministries Team to develop SU Scotland’s ministry within the West Team. This is a fixed term contract to cover maternity leave. 

Purpose

To fulfil the vision and values of SU Scotland through the development of Local Ministry Hubs and Independent schools’ work (particularly SU groups) in the West

Key Responsibilities

1. To contribute to and implement an integrated ministry plan for the West Independent Schools, for 2026 - 2027, that reflects the SU Scotland vision, values, priorities and outcomes above.
2. Establishing and maintaining positive relationships with schools, including contributions to RO and RME programmes through digital or face to face packages such as Bible Alive, Christmas Journey, Colour in Easter, etc.
3. Developing and supporting new and existing service in/for schools.
   
4. Promoting SU Groups and Connect Groups within schools and churches.
5. Recruiting and training volunteers including senior pupils to lead these groups/activities
   
6. To ensure effective administration of the work 

Who we are looking for 

The successful applicant will have experience of schools' work and Christian ministry with children and/or young people; someone who has led teams of volunteers and is a confident communicator of Biblical truth with a wide range of young people. You should be based in/near Glasgow and be prepared to support SU Scotland’s ministry in all parts of the region.

For this post, it is important that you able to demonstrate a commitment to SU Scotland’s ethos, working principles and vision. It is also an Occupational Requirement (Equality Act - part 1, schedule 9), that the post-holder is a committed Christian.

The appointment will be subject to a satisfactory PVG Scheme Disclosure.

To apply

If you’d like to find out more, please contact our West Team Leader, Carol Baird at carol.baird@suscotland.org.uk.  More information and an application pack can be downloaded from our website: www.suscotland.org.uk/jobs.    

Alternatively, you can email us at hr@suscotland.org.uk.

Please take a moment to read SU Scotland's Basis of Faith and Ethos statement. (Once you've read through, just click the back button in your browser to return to this page). We ask all candidates to confirm their willingness to uphold the beliefs and practices contained in these documents as part of the application form.

Closing date:  4pm, 25 June 2026

Interview date: 2 July 2026

Scripture Union Scotland is an equitable employer and operates a safeguarding policy.

Scottish Charity No. SC01122