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35 hours per week, 40 weeks per year, permanent
We are keen to employ a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly from groups currently under-represented, including people with disabilities, those from minority ethnic communities or from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds
West Lothian Council are committed to far reaching changes to the way we deliver our Education Services. These changes include giving you the support and environment that you need to get on with your job and develop your abilities. Our dedication is demonstrated by the whole council achievement of the Investors in People Standard and always aiming a little higher in our service delivery and improvements
West Calder High School is a six-year non-denominational comprehensive school offering our students a progressive, relevant, challenging and enjoyable curriculum with opportunities for personalisation and choice. We are fully committed to engaging our students in their learning and make it a priority to ensure that all students have the opportunity to enjoy a high-quality educational experience at West Calder High School. Current roll is in the region of 1250 pupils.
The senior leadership team comprises the Head Teacher, three Depute Head Teachers and the Area Business Support Manager.
We are looking to recruit a suitably qualified and experienced Administrative Assistant to join our office team. The post holder will be required to assist in effective implementation of all administrative and financial functions within the school e.g. prioritising, multi-tasking, devising new administrative systems to capture data and produce reports, meet deadlines and targets set and controlled by school year/events. It is essential that you have knowledge of common IT systems including databases and Microsoft Office and have strong customer service, organisational and time management skills.
Monday – Thursday 0800 – 1600 and Friday 0800 – 1300.
This post is considered Regulated Work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scotland Act 2007. From 28 February 2011 preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer of employment being made by West Lothian Council
For further information please contact Pippa Kerr, Area Business Support Manager e-mail: phillippa.kerr@westlothian.org.uk
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