Erskine Stewart’s Melville Schools are recruiting for a Receptionist/ Admin Assistant at The Mary Erskine School, on a temporary basis from 14 August 2025 until June 2026. This part-time, term-time role involves working 23.25 hours per week. The pro-rata salary range is £13,287 - £13,695 per annum, based on qualifications and experience, and the role is based at Ravelston.
The main purpose is to handle telephone enquiries, visitors, and provide office support within the school.
The ideal candidate will have strong administrative skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, the ability to manage priorities, and handle confidential information discreetly. Experience in a school setting and supporting events is desirable, along with a positive, proactive attitude and calmness under pressure.
For more details, please review the provided job description.
Eligibility: ESMS cannot sponsor international workers. Applicants must demonstrate the right to work in the UK.
Benefits include: holiday allowance, sick pay, family policies, access to swimming and fitness facilities, and discounts through the ESMS scheme.
We seek individuals embodying ESMS values: Kindness, Confidence, Resilience, Integrity, and Curiosity, and supporting our pillars of Ambition, Innovation, and Community.
All staff undergo safeguarding checks, including child protection screening. Posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
The closing date is 10 June 2025 at 12 pm, with interviews on 16 June 2025.
About ESMS: a vibrant family of independent schools in Edinburgh, offering holistic education for ages 3-18, emphasizing extracurricular activities, personal development, and academic excellence.
Our vision and mission focus on empowering learners, fostering creativity, resilience, and preparing students for successful lives and global citizenship.
Our aims include providing a well-rounded education, emotional and social support, diverse activities, academic excellence, and character development based on our core values.
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