Erskine Stewart's Melville Schools - Digital Learning and Technologies Assistant

Summary

We are currently seeking to fill the position of Digital Learning and Technologies Assistant .

Detail

Erskine Stewart Melville Junior School seeking to appoint a Digital Learning & Technologies Assistant on a permanent, part-time basis from the 17th August 2026 (subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks). The position is term-time only, working 27.75 hours per week, with a salary of £17,170.

The purpose of the role is to deliver the Digital Learning curriculum to children in the Junior School, leading planned learning sessions particularly in Nursery to Primary 3 and supporting the teaching of Digital Learning across the wider Junior School (up to Primary 7). The postholder will support and facilitate high-quality Digital Learning, Technologies and STEAM learning experiences, while contributing to the smooth and effective day-to-day operation of Digital Learning provision

 The successful candidate will have experience of working with children, and they will be able to multi-task and prioritise their own workload with good attention to detail. They will have excellent and proactive communication skills and demonstrated experience in developing rapport with teachers, year group leaders and pupils. Advanced skills in using various digital equipment and software suite is essential as well as continuous reviewing of process’ to implement process and delivery improvements.

To learn more about this role, please access the job description provided. 

ESMS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and Disclosure Scotland.

All staff working at ESMS have direct access to young people therefore all posts within the school are considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Any enquiries about this position should be directed to recruitment@esms.org.uk 

The closing date for applications is 12pm Friday 29th May 2026. We anticipate interviews will likely take place week commencing the 15th June 2026.

About ESMS

Welcome to the ESMS, a vibrant family of independent schools, set in beautiful grounds in the heart of Edinburgh. We offer a co-educational nursery and junior school, single-sex but closely twinned secondary education, and a co-educational sixth form. 

We are a consistently award-winning School, with an educational legacy that stretches back more than 300 years. Our Schools have always been pioneers of rounded education. Children’s education is underpinned by our values: kindness, confidence, resilience, integrity and curiosity. From virtual reality headsets in the classroom to developing one of the first outdoor learning programmes in Scotland, we are always searching for new ways to develop the whole child.  

The people that work for us are passionate, pioneering and strive for excellence in everything they do. We value the incredible contributions they make to school life, we invest in their careers and we support their ambitions so that they flourish professionally and personally. 

Benefits 

Employees get access to a range of benefits including:  

• Fee remission from Nursery to S6 
• Free school lunches  
• Free Sports’ Club membership, including access to pool and fitness suites 
• Generous holiday allowance 
• Generous pension 
• Death in service benefit 
• Family friendly policies, including enhanced maternity leave 
• Membership of the ESMS Discount and Benefits Scheme, including a range of discounts at 130,000 retail and entertainment locations 
• Employee Assistance Service 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Car leasing salary sacrifice scheme 
• Annual professional review process 
• Regular salary reviews 
• Funding towards professional qualifications

Documents

• ESM DLTA, May 2026 PDF Document