Administrative Assistant, Evie Primary School

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Evie Primary School

Administrative Assistant

15 hours per week, Term Time

Permanent

£29,148 - £29,732 pro rata / £15.97 - £16.29 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance)

We are looking for an Administrative Assistant to provide all aspects of clerical and administrative support within Evie Primary School.

Previous experience in general administrative and reception duties, Microsoft Office packages, and management database systems is essential.

You must be highly motivated and have a flexible and positive approach to all aspects of work.

Your communication and organisational skills must be of the highest standard as you will be required to work on your own initiative and as part of a team liaising with the public, the pupils, the staff and parents. You should be able to uphold the highest levels of confidentiality.

Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and precision will also be some of your main strengths as these qualities are crucial within this role.

Applicants must have a qualification at SCQF 5/6 i.e., SVQ2, National 5, Standard Grades, O Grade, Intermediate 2, SVQ3, Higher, National Certificate, Foundation Apprenticeship or have a minimum of 2 years previous relevant experience.

This post is subject to a Level 2 Disclosure Check with PVG for working in a regulated role with children.

For an informal discussion, please contact Emma Jane Rendall, Head Teacher, 01856 751237 or by email emmajane.rendall@orkney.gov.uk

Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 25 January 2026

Please note that interview expenses are not payable for this post.

We would welcome your feedback on our recruitment process.