ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT

ESMS: Erskine Stewart's Melville Schools; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

An established educational institution in Edinburgh is seeking a dedicated Administration Assistant to support its Junior School. This part-time role offers the opportunity to contribute to a vibrant school environment, assisting the Leadership team with administrative tasks. Candidates should possess strong organizational skills, be proficient in Microsoft Office, and have a positive attitude. Join a community that values kindness, resilience, and integrity, and help shape the educational experiences of young learners. This role not only offers a chance to develop professionally but also to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Enhanced sick pay

Family friendly policies

Access to swimming pool and fitness room

Membership of ESMS Discount and Benefits Scheme

Qualifications

• Strong administrative experience and excellent organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Support the administrative function of the Leadership team.
• Manage priorities and handle confidential information with discretion.

Skills

Administrative Experience

Organizational Skills

Microsoft Office Proficiency

Confidential Information Handling

Job description

Administration Assistant

Job Reference schooltalent/TP/11693/1823

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Number Of Positions

1

Contract Type

Fixed Term Contract - Part Time

Salary

As this is a part time role, the pro rata salary range for this post is £15,381- £15,930 per annum and will reflect qualifications and relevant experience

Working Hours

25

Location:

Edinburgh

Closing Date

21/05/2025

Department

Administration

Region / Division

ESMS

Job Role

Operational/Professional Services

The Role

Erskine Stewart’s Melville Schools are currently recruiting for an Administration Assistant to join the Junior School on a temporary basis from 13 August 2025 (subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks) to July 2026. The role is part time, term time only role, working 25 hours per week. As this is a part time role, the pro rata salary range for this post is £15,381- £15,930 per annum and will reflect qualifications and relevant experience The role is based at the Junior School on the Ravelston site.

The purpose of the role is to support the administrative function of the Leadership team in the Junior School at Ravelston.

The successful candidate will have strong administrative experience, excellent organisational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. They will be adaptable, able to manage priorities, and handle confidential information with discretion. Experience in a school setting and supporting events is desirable, along with a positive, proactive attitude and the ability to stay calm under pressure.

To learn more about this role, please access the job description provided.

Eligibility

ESMS is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants will therefore be unable to apply for and secure a Skilled Worker visa. The successful candidate will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right work in the UK.

Benefits

Staff are offered a range of benefits including: a generous holiday allowance, enhanced sick pay, family friendly policies, use of the Schools’ swimming pool and fitness room outside school hours, membership of the ESMS Discount and Benefits Scheme, including a range of discounts at 130,000 retail and entertainment locations.

Values

We are looking for individuals who can embody and promote ESMS values of Kindness, Confidence, Resilience, Integrity, and Curiosity while role modelling behaviours in line with our school pillars of Ambition, Innovation, and Community.

ESMS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and Disclosure Scotland.

All staff working at ESMS have direct access to young people therefore all posts within the school are considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

The closing date for applications is 12pm on Wednesday, 21 May 2025. We anticipate interviews will be held week commencing 2 June 2025.

About ESMS

Welcome to the ESMS, a vibrant, family of independent schools, for 3-18 year olds, in the heart of Edinburgh. We offer a co-educational nursery and junior school, single-sex but closely twinned secondary education and a co-educational sixth form. At the ESMS family of schools we pride ourselves on our holistic approach to education which means that we place as much emphasis on opportunities and activities outside of the classroom as we do on what happens in class. We offer over 300 clubs and societies as well as wide-ranging opportunities in sport, music and drama, outdoor education, trips and community involvement, all with the intention of helping your child discover their talents, learn or explore something new, have fun and make new friends.

Our Vision is to empower learners within our community through innovative approaches and transformative experiences, cultivating creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration. Through a dynamic education and a culture of determination, we inspire students to dream big, set ambitious goals, and surpass their own expectations, ensuring every child has the opportunity to excel and achieve a fulfilling, successful life, whatever path they choose.

Our Mission is to develop resilient, accomplished, and values-driven students equipped with the knowledge, skills, and mindset to lead full, happy lives and shape a better world.

Aims

• We offer an outstanding, well-rounded education, to a diverse group of children
• We take time to build strong relationships and to help our children feel happy, safe and secure so that they thrive emotionally and socially and academically
• We provide an unrivalled range of activities outside the classroom, enabling our children to discover and develop their natural talents
• We inspire children to aim high and achieve strong academic results
• We give children every opportunity to seize and embrace every challenge that life throws at them
• Our teachers inspire innovative thinkers with a love of learning that will last a lifetime
• Our children develop the confidence to use their voices
• Our five values embed character, inspiring children to develop good hearts, make good decisions and improve the world around them.
  
  

Attached Documents

• Administration Assistant JS RAV - Job Description.pdf
  
  

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