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Ref no:
DGA12896
Published:
30/01/2026
Closes:
13/02/2026
Location:
North West Community Campus, Alloway Road, Lochside, Dumfries, DG2 9LU
Salary:
£11,661.20 - £11,713.12 per year
Contract Type:
Temporary
Position Type:
Part Time
Hours:
20 hours per week

Job Description

Clerical Assistant (7/06053) (Fixed Term)

North West Community Campus

£11,661.20 - £11,713.12

 

We are currently seeking to recruit a Clerical Assistant to our support team at

North West Community Campus.   This is a Fixed Term, part time

position working 20 hours per week over 38 weeks of the year (school term

time) until July 2026 initially.

 

This post may be suitable for secondment.  Agreement from your line manager must be sought before applying for this post.

 

The hours of work are:

Monday – 8.00 am to 12.00 pm Monday to Friday

 

You will carry out clerical duties under minimum supervision to facilitate the

smooth, efficient running of the reception, and with a full understanding of

the need for absolute confidentiality.  You will be the first point of contact for

day to day enquiries, including answering and directing calls on behalf school

staff and Headteacher.

 

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.

 

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.

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 Morag Latimer, School Support

Manager (tel:01387 245100 or email:gw08latimermorag@ea.dumgal.sch.uk

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