Children, Education and Justice Services
Clerical Assistant
Corstorphine Primary School
Salary: £25, - £26, (pro rata for part-time and sessional - please see the attached 'Sessional Working - candidate information' document for more information)
Hours: 30 per week, 39 weeks sessional
Working pattern: Monday to Thursday 8:15am to 3:30pm with 45 minutes of daily breaks. Friday 8:15am to 12:30pm with a 15 minute break.
Corstorphine Primary is seeking an organised and methodical Clerical Assistant to work collaboratively as a member of our established School Office team, and support our experienced School Administrator. In addition to ownership of all clerical duties, the role also requires regular interaction with colleagues, pupils and parents both over the phone and in person, so strong interaction skills are required.
The successful candidate will:
1. Undertake clerical duties within the school under the supervision of the
School Administrator.
2. Assist in updating and maintaining all aspects of the SEEMIS computerised
registration system.
Corstorphine Primary School enjoys extensive links with the cluster schools and the local, wider community. Please visit our website at for more information on the School and team.
This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. An unconditional offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and able to be their best. We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, as well as people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people across all levels of the organisation, all of whom are currently underrepresented. All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience. Disabled and care-experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
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Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range.
Happy to talk flexible working.