Location: Perth Grammar School Gowans Terrace Perth, PH1 5AZ
Salary: £22,044 - £23,231 per year
Contract Type: Temporary
Position Type: Full Time
Hours: 36 hours per week
Main Purpose of the Role
Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job, it's about being part of something meaningful. It's about being part of an organisation that puts people at the heart of all we do and provides opportunities to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch.
We currently have the following opportunity:
Business Assistant (Fixed Term until 16 August 2026) - PKC12683
£22,044 - £23,231 (Term-time only)
Perth Grammar School
As a Business Assistant you will provide an efficient administrative and reception service for the School with a strong customer focussed approach, making full use of IT equipment and standard software applications as appropriate.
You will also be part of the administration team supporting with pupil attendance.
Skills & Experience Required
Applicants will have excellent oral and written communication skills and will work effectively in partnership with our pupils, parents, staff, and other professionals to promote learning and wellbeing.
We are looking for an individual who can demonstrate previous experience of an administrative role and will meet the requirements below:
Knowledge & Experience
IT experience in use of Microsoft Office packages.
Ideally have a working knowledge of Integra and SEEMiS; however, training will be available if required.
Experience of working with the public and excellent customer service skills.
Ability to deal with challenging situations in a sensitive manner.
Health & Safety
Have an awareness of basic Health and Safety issues.
As part of this role you will require to be a first aider (training provided).
Communications
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Maintain confidentiality at all times.
Flexibility.
Ideally you will be willing to be involved in school community life and school events/projects.
Team Working
Ability to work as part of a team, taking direction and working on own initiative.
Ability to adapt to change.
Decision Making & Problem Solving.
Ability to implement policies and procedures.
Experience of solution focussed situations.
* 6 days public holiday and an additional discretionary day
We recognise there can be benefits to flexible working and where individual jobs allow, we seek to support this. You are encouraged to discuss potential options with the recruiting manager, if this is of interest to you. A healthy work life balance is important to us and we provide supportive management and, where possible, flexible working arrangements to help you achieve that balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.
Next Steps
We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Lynsey Coull, Business and Administration Officer on 01738 472800 to find out more.
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External candidates are required to provide contact details for 2 referees, including email addresses. One of these must be your current or most recent employer.
We welcome applications from everyone and as a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to interview applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential requirements of the post. Please contact the the hiring manager above or the Recruitment Team on (01738) 475555 or recruitment@pkc.gov.uk to discuss any reasonable adjustments. Appointments are based on evidence supplied during the selection process.
Diversity is important to us and although some of our jobs may be perceived to be traditionally gender specific, we welcome applications from everyone and would encourage you to apply if you meet the job requirements. That includes welcoming applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.
Working with children and/or protected adults is regarded as a regulated role and under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 you will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check.
If you have lived overseas for a period of 12 months or more (continuous or total) within the last 10 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check.
A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of the above mentioned mandatory pre-employment checks (including references) and will also include eligibility to work in the UK, qualifications and fitness to undertake the post.
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