Vacancy Information
The salary advertised is for a full-time position (35 hours per week, 52 weeks per year). Part-time hours / sessional posts will be pro-rated accordingly.
Hourly rate of pay: £13.48 - £14.33
This is a 39-week sessional post, working during school term time and in-service days.
Days and Hours of Work:
Monday - Thursday, 08:00-14:30
Friday, 08:00-12:00
Start date: ASAP.
East Lothian Council seeks to appoint a highly skilled, motivated, and experienced Senior Business Support Assistant. Experience in a school setting is desirable but not essential, as training will be provided.
Good communication and numeracy skills are required, along with a commitment to delivering high-quality customer service.
The role of a Senior Business Support Administrator in a secondary education setting requires candidates who can establish good working relationships and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced office environment. Candidates should be able to work independently and confidently to provide excellent customer service.
The successful candidate will start as soon as possible following the recruitment process.
Rosehill High School, Wallyford, opened in August 2023 and currently has 486 pupils in S1-S4, with a projected roll of over 1000 pupils in S1-S6.
The campus is designed to support creative and innovative learning, with adaptive teaching spaces, digitally enabled classrooms, a STEAM plaza, Learning Resource Centre, arts facilities, and a state-of-the-art sports complex. Learning extends beyond traditional classrooms to outdoor and sustainable initiatives. The campus also includes community and health spaces to foster collaboration across sectors.
The successful candidate will work in the main school office, collaborating closely with the Head Teacher, Business Manager, and other staff to deliver essential administration services.
We expect all staff to:
* Support high-quality learning experiences for students
* Contribute to the inclusive ethos of the school
* Build positive relationships within the school community
* Possess a good knowledge of digital tools and a positive attitude towards technology
* Use their expertise to optimize resource use
* Engage in ongoing training to meet the needs of a growing school
The successful candidate will play a vital role in a growing school community and have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students' lives.
Job Details
Provide administrative, clerical, reception, and information support to the school within well-defined regulations.
Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for detailed tasks and duties. Refer to these to complete your application. Ensure you meet all 'essential' criteria to be considered for interview.
The 'East Lothian Way' outlines the values and behaviors expected of staff. If invited to interview, you may be asked questions related to these behaviors. Please review the document via the provided link.
Job Requirements
Relevant Qualifications
Educated to Higher' level, NC or SVQ level 2 in English, or demonstrate equivalent experience and skills.
PVG Membership
This role is considered regulated with vulnerable children and/or protected adults under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020.
All preferred candidates for regulated roles must become or update their PVG Scheme membership before a formal offer of employment.
Note: PVG records are regularly updated. Any relevant disclosures will be discussed and investigated before employment is confirmed.
Overseas Criminal Record Checks
Candidates who have spent more than 3 months outside the UK in the last 5 years must provide an overseas criminal record check. Details are available on the GOV.UK website.
Additional Information
For more employment information, visit: http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk/nonteachinginfo
Details about East Lothian Council schools can be found at: http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk/directories/878/schools
For application support, contact the MyJobScotland support team: https://www.myjobscotland.gov.uk/contact-us
Further information can be obtained by calling 01620 827868 or emailing recruitment@eastlothian.gov.uk
Note: CVs are not accepted. All applications must be completed via the online form. If unable to apply online, contact us for a paper application.
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