Administrative Assistant - Cowie Primary School - 102239

Cowie Primary School is looking for an enthusiastic and efficient School Administrator to lead our school office - an exciting and challenging role which requires a broad range of administrative and people skills.

This is a permanent post, 20 hours per week during term time (8.30am – 12.30pm, Monday to Friday). Working under the direction of the Headteacher, you will be a vital part of our team – acting as the first point of contact for families, visitors, and professionals. With a key front-of-house role, you will use your excellent communication skills to build positive relationships with parents and carers, providing information and support with warmth, professionalism, and care.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference. You’ll work closely with an experienced leadership team, lovely children, supportive families, and dedicated staff team who are passionate about helping every child succeed.

If you're organised, reliable, approachable, and ready to play an active part in school life, we would be very interested in hearing from you.

If you are successful in being invited to interview, you will be notified on Monday 3rd August.

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 5th August at Cowie Primary School.

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 29th July 2026.

The successful candidate will be required to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) for Children. If your application is progressed after the interview, you will be asked to complete the form and have your details verified.

If you’ve got the right skills for the job we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age (restrictions apply to Modern Apprenticeships), disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.

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The Benefits

• 30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays (rising to 35 after 5 years continuous service) Pro-rated for part time roles.
• Flexible working including hybrid office/work from home arrangements where the role allows. We have a good balance across our teams, retaining the benefits to work/life balance of working from home part of the week, with the collaborative and social benefits of working from the office 2-3 days per week
• Biennial incremental progression until top of your payscale is reached
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. For further details visit https://www.scotlgpsmember.org/about-the-lgps/
• Up to 6 months full sick pay and 6 months half pay dependent on length of service
• Carers Leave
• Up to 4 weeks paid Paternity Leave
• Access to Health & Wellbeing support
• Ongoing opportunities for Learning & Development
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Lift share Scheme
• Car Lease Scheme
• Technology Benefit Scheme