Administrative Assistant, Dounby Primary School

Location: Dounby Primary School Dounby Orkney, KW17 2HT

Salary: £28,006 - £28,572 per year

Contract Type: Temporary

Position Type: Part Time

Hours: 25 hours per week

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EDUCATION, LEISURE AND HOUSING

Dounby Primary School

Administrative Assistant

25 hours per week

Temporary up to 9 June 2026

We require an Administrative Assistant to join an established administrative team which provides all aspects of administrative support for Dounby Primary School.

Previous experience in general administration, customer-facing reception duties, Microsoft Office packages, and basic financial systems is essential. Duties will include maintaining records and databases, answering calls from the public, and all other admin requirements on a day-to-day basis within this varied, but demanding environment.

You should hold an SVQ2 or equivalent SCQF level 5 qualification in an administration-related subject. Where you do not hold this, a minimum of 2 years' experience in an administrative role is essential.

A positive and enthusiastic team player is required who enjoys interacting with children and adults in a busy environment.

This post is subject to membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme in respect of regulated work with children.

Prospective applicants are encouraged to discuss the post by contacting Islean Gibson, Head Teacher on 01856 771234 or email: islean.gibson@glow.okneyschools.org.uk

Closing Date: 23:59 on Monday 5 May 2025

Please note interview expenses are not payable for this post.