Clerical Assistant

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*APPLICATIONS FROM FALKIRK COUNCIL EMPLOYEES ONLY*

Kinnaird Primary School is a thriving, fast‑growing learning community located in Larbert. The school benefits from a highly committed staff team, strong parental support and wonderful children. The school has expanded significantly since opening in 2007 and includes a specialist provision, Thistle Wing and Annexe, which supports children with severe and complex needs.

We are seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic and highly organised Clerical Assistant to join our extremely busy school office. As one of the largest and fastest‑growing primary schools in the Falkirk area, Kinnaird’s office environment is lively, high‑volume and fast‑paced, requiring someone who can multitask effectively and remain calm under pressure.

The successful candidate will:

• Have a good standard of education, with strong literacy and numeracy skills.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills with pupils, staff, parents and external agencies.
• Be confident using IT systems, including Microsoft Word, Excel and email.
• Have experience in cash handling and banking procedures.
• Be able to work independently, use their initiative and respond well to direction from Senior Managers.
• Demonstrate the resilience, flexibility and organisation needed to manage a high volume of enquiries, competing priorities and frequent interruptions in a very busy school office.
• Maintain professionalism and accuracy while supporting a large and diverse school community spanning P1 to P7, including the Thistle Wing and Annexe.

Hours:
You will work 27.5 hrs on a term time basis. Your working days will be Tuesday to Friday.

Interview Information:
Interviews will take place on Thursday 30^th 2026 at Kinnaird Primary School.

Pre‑employment Requirements:
If you are the successful candidate, you will be required to gain or maintain PVG Scheme membership, the cost of which will be met by the preferred candidate.