This is a permanent, full-time role within Scran Academy with the core purpose of supporting young people to gain confidence, experience and skills using food and cooking.

The successful candidate will help change the lives of young people facing exclusion by supporting them using food and cooking as a vehicle to build skills and confidence. The post holder will support young people from 11+, with core groups aged from 14+, to gain positive experiences through a blend of group work, vocational training, accreditation, 1-2-1 delivery and outcomes-driven youth work. This means that the successful candidate will be expected to inspire and be inspired by young people. Using food, cooking and the professional rigour expected in a kitchen, the post holder will design and deliver engaging sessions that give groups and individuals a strong sense of power and purpose.

The post holder will deliver across programmes within Scran, and will report to the CEO with oversight from both the Academy Programme Lead and the Food and Learning Manager.

A typical week would support delivery in various locations: Mondays, Fridays, and occasional weekends will flexibly support our catering and outreach programmes, either at our café site in Comely Bank, or at various locations from our famous food truck, the Scran Van. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays will be dedicated to co-delivering our Academy and Tutoring programmes in our site at the Gyle.

A full driving license for manual vehicles is essential for this role.

We are an organisation committed to the welfare and safety of young people. The Youth Development Food Worker will ensure child protection and safeguarding is upheld across the organisation.

We are a youth-led organisation. Young people come to us to learn in a bespoke way. They set their own outcomes and goals, and co-design the nature of the programme accordingly. This means both relationship-building and record-keeping are absolutely central to the role. The post holder will be expected to compassionately support young people to step outside their comfort zones and encourage them to develop positive growth mindsets.

We are an independent SQA centre, allowing us to offer young people the opportunity to gain qualifications outside of the classroom. The post holder will help design and deliver exciting, experiential learning sessions that maximise positive impact for young people. They will also proactively engage in all necessary compliance and training required for the SQA, and ensure continuous capture and celebration of young people’s progress.

Our success is underpinned by our catering social enterprise, and we provide real-life work experience and confidence-boosting opportunities that shift power dynamics, create trust through responsibility, and establish pride and a positive regard for work. The Youth Development Food Worker will facilitate to ensure young people are engaged with opportunities across our organisation.

It is expected that the successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to excellence in all aspects of the job.

This role embodies our values: We Love, We Trust, We Unite and We Lead:

We Love – the successful candidate will nurture young people. They will care deeply and see all behaviour as communication that deserves a dignified response. They will be non-judgemental and take a trauma-informed approach.

We Trust – the successful candidate will believe in the potential of young people. They will trust them to be the expert of their own life and circumstance. They will support young people to take responsible steps in learning, work and life.

We Unite – the successful candidate will courageously bring young people together. They will aim to create safe spaces where stepping outside comfort zones is supported and encouraged.

We Lead – the successful candidate will see all young people as leaders in their own lives. They will be ready to both lead and be led by young people. They will listen and provide a platform for young people to lead their learning and thrive.

ESOL Scotland is currently recruiting for 2 tutors to join our team to teach ESOL classes. Teaching will primarily take place in person but some online teaching may be required. We are looking for tutors who are CELTA or Trinity TESOL qualified, preferably with at least two years teaching experience. Hours offered could range from 0.4 FTE to full time.

Please note most classes take place during the day on weekdays.

Qualifications/Experience

Essential: CELTA or Trinity Cert TESOL

Desirable:

• Experience teaching SQA accredited courses, delivering ESOL online and/or in the community and/or other mixed-level classes.

• Experience teaching ESOL in a community setting, particularly in Glasgow

Who are MyBnk?

We are a dynamic team dedicated to empowering people with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to take control of their financial futures and thrive. Through engaging and impactful financial education programmes, we equip individuals with essential money management skills - from budgeting and saving to investing. At MyBnk, our strength lies in our people. Across the UK, from all four nations, our team is united by a shared passion for financial inclusion. Whether you’re based in England, Scotland, Wales, or Northern Ireland, you’ll be part of a creative, forwardthinking group that values innovation, inclusivity, and collaboration. If you want to join a team where you can make a meaningful difference, while growing personally and professionally, MyBnk could be the perfect place for you.

Overall purpose of the role

As part of our Fundraising and Communications Directorate, this new role will play a critical part in our small but mighty communications team.

The Brand Engagement Manager will lead MyBnk’s offline communication efforts, with a primary focus on public relations, public affairs, and event management. This role is critical for increasing MyBnk’s visibility, engaging stakeholders, and driving brand advocacy. You will work closely with the

Senior Strategic Communications Manager to oversee the organisation’s public-facing presence through impactful events, campaigns, and strategic media outreach, while maintaining the organisation’s brand reputation.

The ideal candidate will be a proactive and creative professional with a background in public relations, advocacy campaigns, events, or stakeholder engagement. You will have a passion for storytelling and a commitment to using your skills to drive MyBnk’s mission forward.

LAYC is recruiting a Project Worker to support the delivery of accredited learning and youth awards, with the network of community-based youth and children’s Member Groups within Edinburgh and the Lothians.

The post will be based at LAYC and will have a Lothian wide remit.

The post will be fixed for an initial period of 2 years at 18 hours per week on a salary scale of £28,046 - £32,010 pro rata, plus access to a 7% employers contribution pension.