Job Description
Job Description
To provide an efficient and effective reception and clerical support service within the school.
Responsibilities
* To provide a general reception service to members of the public and visitors to the school.
* General clerical duties.
* Typing/word processing.
* Book keeping as required.
* Other duties.
The Individual
* Experience of working in a busy office environment using relevant technology and equipment e.g. photocopier, E-mail, Intra/Internet
* Significant clerical/administration/typing experience, including production of letter/report, filing, cash handling and dealing with the public
* Experience of using a range of computer packages including Microsoft Office, Excel, Access, Phoenix, Publisher, Seemis
* 4 SQA standard grades or equivalent (at level 3 or above, including English and Mathematics/Arithmetic*)
* Advanced keyboard qualification (RSA II in typing, audio typing, word processing)/ ECDL/Clait* (or equivalent working knowledge of Microsoft software packages)
* Ability to use initiative when required
* Flexible in approach and open to different ways of working
* Self-confidence and self-motivated
* Effective communication skills: oral and written
* Excellent interpersonal skills
* Ability to record information accurately
* Strong customer care skills and focus
* Ability to work on own and as part of a team
* Sound knowledge of software packages e.g. Microsoft Office
* Ability to demonstrate a high standard of numeracy and literacy
* Effective organisational skills/time management with the ability to respond to conflicting and competing demands
* Ability to prioritise workload, in accordance with objectives and targets
* Ability to relate well with all levels of staff
* Willingness to accept direction/delegation
* Appreciation, acceptance of and commitment to importance of confidentiality
* Ability to work in a shared office
* Flexibility to meet the needs and demands of the service.
* Ability to work in different offices dependent on the service
This post is considered to be a ‘Regulated Role’ under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020. Under the Act it is a legal requirement for an individual undertaking a regulated role with children or protected adults to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme.Therefore the successful candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to any formal offer of employment being made by Moray Council.
Long term temporary appointment - up to 23 months.
Closing Date: 3rd April 2026Starting Salary: £25,994.15 (pro rata)£13.79 per hour8.75 hours per week (term time working)
Work Pattern: Monday to Friday, 1.30pm to 3.15pm
For further information contact: the Head Teacher, West End Primary School, telephone 01343 543161, email admin.elginwestp@moray-gov.gov.uk