Job Description Clerical Assistant (7/01295) (Fixed Term) Moffat Academy £15,504.21 - £15,768.89 We are looking to appoint a Clerical Assistant to join our friendly and busy school office for 25.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year. This is a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the school, providing vital administrative support across the whole 2-18 campus. The successful candidate will be motivated, organised and resourceful, with strong IT skills and a professional, welcoming manner. Duties will include maintaining school records, processing financial transactions, handling enquiries, managing correspondence, supporting events and activities, and assisting with the day-to-day running of the school office. Confidentiality and accuracy are essential. You should be educated to SCQF Level 4 (or equivalent) and confident using Microsoft Office. While experience of office or reception work and familiarity with systems such as SEEMIS or Integra would be an advantage, we do welcome applications from those with the skills and enthusiasm to learn. This post is considered as Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (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 formal offer of employment being made by Dumfries and Galloway Council. Applicants who have been resident outside the UK within the last 5 years, if offered a position, in addition to a Disclosure Scotland Check, will be required to provide a completed police record check from the police authority in the country or countries in which they were resident. This post is fixed term for up to 12 months. This post may be suitable for secondment. Agreement from your line manager must be sought before applying for this post. With an exciting benefits package, working for Dumfries and Galloway Council supports you to invest in your own health and wellbeing. Employees have access to our bespoke Vivup platform with over 800 discounts on everyday essentials from top UK retailers, restaurants, utility providers and more. Employees also get access to membership of The Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland) exclusive discounts from local businesses, a Cycle-to-Work scheme, financial support from My Money Matters, and guidance from our trained Wellbeing Champions Requirements Here at Dumfries and Galloway Council we are committed to equality, diversity and equal opportunity with our values, which include treating everyone with dignity, fairness and respect, driving us to tackle inequality. We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation. For further information please contact Kelly Murray, School Support Manager, on 01683 222000 or via email at gw22murraykelly@ea.dumgal.sch.uk