Administrative Assistant, Linlithgow Bridge Primary School, 507.66

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25.50 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, Fixed Term until 15^th August 2027

Linlithgow Bridge Primary School is non-denominational and provides for stages Primary 1 to Primary 7.  The values of Kindness, Respect and Responsibility guide us towards our goals and give us a framework within which we can reflect and through which we can help our children become responsible citizens within a society, today and in future years.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a motivated school community as an Administration Assistant. You will provide administrative support within the school.  Duties will include word processing, tasks associated with the maintenance of all school records in relation to pupils and staff, maintaining financial records, telephone, reception and reprographics duties, distribution of school mail, dealing with pupil enquiries and attending to welfare needs of pupils. This post will be based in the School Office.

You must have experience of working within an office environment and good IT skills are essential. Experience of using SEEMIS Click and Go and the ability to use Word and Excel to an advanced level are desirable.  You should be able to work as part of a team and enjoy a variety of tasks within your remit.

West Lothian Council are committed to far reaching changes to the way we deliver our Education Services. These changes include giving you the support and environment that you need to get on with your job and develop your abilities. Our dedication is demonstrated by the whole council achievement of the Investors in People Standard and always aiming a little higher in our service delivery and improvements.

We are keen to employ a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly from groups currently under-represented, including people with disabilities, those from minority ethnic communities or from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.  Successful candidates will be required to join the Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to commencing employment and the cost will be met by the candidate.

The fee for a Full PVG Scheme Membership is £59 or Existing Member is £18. The £59 cost (where appropriate) will be deducted from your salary over a 1 or 3-month period by repayment schedule.  If your employment concludes before the amount is re-paid in full, the outstanding balance will be deducted from your final salary.

For further information please contract Susan Webster, Head Teacher e-mail: susan.webster@westlothian.org.uk