Administrative Assistant

Ziron Environmental Services, Inc.; Kirkcaldy; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Kirkcaldy is seeking a skilled Admin Assistant to support the school office and manage administrative tasks. This role involves acting as the first point of contact for visitors and providing assistance to staff, ensuring efficient operation within the school environment. Candidates must possess an HNC or equivalent qualification and demonstrate strong communication and team-working skills. The position offers part-time hours, suitable for those seeking flexible administrative work in education.

Benefits

Employee benefits package with discounts

Qualifications

• Relevant educational qualification to support administrative tasks.
• Experience in front-line administrative roles is preferred.
• Ability to adapt to changes in IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support in a Primary School.
• Act as the focal point for staff and visitors.
• Responsibility for Financial and Devolved School Management issues.

Skills

Effective teamwork

High level of confidentiality

Good communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

HNC or equivalent educational qualification to SCQF level 7

Job description

Proposed Interview Date

Week Commencing Monday 16 February 2026

Closing Date

Sunday 8 February 2026

Contract Type

Permanent

Salary

FC5 £28,175.91 to £30,691.29 (Pro Rata)

Working Pattern

14.4 hours per week, Thursdays and Fridays, 39 weeks per year

Location

Torbain Primary School, Kirkcaldy

Purpose and Values of Education Directorate

The Education Directorate is committed to Improving Life Chances for All through a wide range of direct services which support our children, young people, families and the wider Fife community. Our approach to improvement is rooted in our core values: Compassion, Ambition, Respect and Equity which reflect the ethos, culture and practice principles of all staff across the directorate. We strive to ensure that our attitudes and behaviour reflect these core values in all our dealings with children, young people, their families, and the wider community in partnership with those who support them.

Supporting Statement

As part of your application, you must provide us with a Supporting Statement which outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. For more information, check out the How to Apply section of our Career Site. Without a Supporting Statement, your application will not be progressed. Please upload your Supporting Statement at the section marked upload resumé. Your Supporting Statement must not be a CV. More information is available on our Career site at www.fife.gov.uk/jobs/supportingstatement.

Please consider and demonstrate the following when completing your Supporting Statement:

• Ways in which you have demonstrated that you can work effectively as part of a team.
• Ways in which you have demonstrated a high level of confidentiality.
• Ways in which you have demonstrated good communication and effective interpersonal skills.
• Ways in which you have used your knowledge, problem solving skills and understanding of office process and systems.

Job Details

We are looking for a highly skilled Admin Assistant to provide front line administrative support in a Primary School, acting as the focal point for staff and visitors. The postholder has specific responsibility for Financial and Devolved School Management issues, responding to changes in IT systems, and supervision and development of Clerical Assistant(s). The post holder is responsible for the effective day-to-day running of the school office.

As an Admin Assistant, you will work under the direction and supervision of the Headteacher and Admin Coordinator.

A link to the role profile is included below, where you will find more information about the role, with specific reference to essential and desirable criteria for applicants.

Qualification, Registration And Skill Requirements

You are required to have an HNC or equivalent educational qualification to SCQF level 7, in a relevant discipline.

Before confirming your appointment, you will be required to obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland and become a member of the relevant PVG scheme.

Further Information

• Role Profile - When preparing your supporting statement, review the role profile and think about how you meet the essential criteria Role Profile
• How We Work Matters - Our employees are expected to display and promote certain behaviours in the workplace. See our How We Work Matters behaviour framework for more information.
• Employee Benefits - Employees have access to a benefits package that offers discounts on a wide range of products and services
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For further information please contact: Alison Milne at LNKD1_UKTJ