9 existing job profiles and job titles were rationalised and 2 new job  profiles were created, evaluated and approved and 2 new job titles were created.

 

The staffing standard for support staff was amended to reflect to the 2 new job profiles.

 

An analysis of the impact of changes at the corporate centre on Head Teachers workloads was carried out.

 

A bench marking exercise with 12 other Scottish Local Authorities was carried out.

 

The relevant trade unions were consulted throughout the process.

 

All staff in scope were given the opportunity to comment on the revised job profiles.

 

Over and under allocation of support staff as a result of changing rolls over a number of years was corrected ensuring a fairer allocation of staff across the school estate.

 

The reallocation of staff and the £150k saving was achieved without detriment being imposed on any staff.

 

Agreement was reached with the trade unions that the allocation of support staff in primary schools would be reviewed on an annual basis in line with other school based staff.

 

37 temporary staff were given permanent contracts.