Senior Clerical Assistant

Job Description

Senior Clerical Assistant (7/01390)

Noblehill Primary School

Band 3 £9,799.34 - £9,967.73

We are looking for a well-motivated and organised person to join us at Noblehill Primary School, on a Permanent Basis. You will work 16 hours per week, 38 weeks per year, to undertake a broad range of clerical duties. As a child-centred, rights-respecting school, we place positive relationships, inclusion and the wellbeing of children at the hear of everything we do.  We are looking for someone who shares these values and who will be a warm, welcoming and supportive presence within our school community.

Experience in dealing with the public and the ability to work with the minimum of supervision are essential.  You must have a pleasant manner, an aptitude for PC work and a good understanding of office procedures.  Knowledge of Financial Record Keeping and procedures is desirable. You must have SVQ Level 2, NC, Highers or an equivalent qualification.

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:

Rachel Chandler-Rogers, Headteacher

E-mail: gw18chandlerrogersra@ea.dumgal.sch.uk