Administrative Assistant - Killearn Primary School - 102616 - 495451

Stirling Council; Killearn; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave + 7 public/bank

Hybrid working where role allows

Local Government Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Health & Wellbeing support

Learning & Development opportunities

Carers Leave

Job summary

Stirling Council is seeking an enthusiastic administrative assistant to support the smooth running of a school in the area. The post holder will join a team with responsibility for general administration, records and financial record keeping, while upholding confidentiality and using discretion.

You will have office experience, good organisational and communication skills, and be prepared to pursue your own development. PVG clearance is required if you proceed to interview.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in an office and understanding of office practice.
• Experience with budget monitoring and financial/cash handling.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Interest in working with children and families.
• PVG clearance required if progressed to interview.

Responsibilities

• General administration of school records and financial record keeping.
• Maintenance of the school filing systems.
• Support the smooth running of the school office and services.
• Assist with meeting deadlines and office duties.

Skills

Office experience

Budget monitoring

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Discretion

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic, skilled administrative assistant to join our team to support the smooth and efficient running of the school. The post holder will have experience of working in an office and have a clear understanding of office practice, budget monitoring, financial/cash handling and meeting deadlines. You will be responsible for general administration of school records, financial record keeping and office services, including maintenance of the school filing systems. We are looking for someone who has good organisational skills, understands the importance of confidentiality and is able to use their initiative and discretion where appropriate. The successful candidate will be interested in working with children and their families and have good communication and interpersonal skills. You will be keen to pursue your own career development.

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.

Admin Assistant Primary/Nursery JD

Additional Salary Information

Stirling Information

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