Business Support Assistant - Philiphaugh Community School - SBO10454

Scottish Borders Council; Selkirk; Sur place; GBP 17 000 - 18 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Scottish Borders Council is seeking a part-time Clerical Assistant to join the school admin team. You will provide a wide range of clerical support, handle reception duties, and assist with cash handling and meeting organisation during term time.

The role involves using word processing, spreadsheets and databases, and liaising with pupils, staff and the public. You will contribute to accurate record keeping, produce documents, and maintain high service standards while undertaking general office

Qualifications

• Good standard of education with a minimum of 3 Standard Grades or equivalent (General level 3 or above) including English and Mathematics, or substantial relevant experience.

Responsabilités

• Provide a wide range of clerical support to staff and pupils.
• Share responsibility for production of documents using word processing, spreadsheets and databases.
• Update and maintain school records with high accuracy.
• Undertake reception duties and processing payments for goods and services.
• Assist with cash handling, banking and related record keeping.
• Organise meetings and school events and liaise with pupils, staff, parents, other schools and external agencies.
• Undertake general office duties such as photocopying, filing or faxing.

Connaissances

Clerical work

Cash handling

Reception duties

Formation

3 Standard Grades including English & Maths

Outils

Word processing

Desktop publishing

Spreadsheets

Databases

Description du poste

Job Details

Grade: 4A

Hours: 27.5, term time only

Hourly Rate: £13.73 - £14.46

Salary: £17,007.84 - £17,912.01

Contract Duration: Permanent

Interviews will take place Wednesday 28th October

Role Purpose

As part of the school team you will provide a wide range of clerical support and will be required to deal with pupils, staff and members of the public on a variety of matters.

Assist the Primary School Administrator in providing efficient and effective clerical support to staff and pupils

Share responsibility for production of a wide range of documents, using word processing, desktop publishing, spreadsheets and databases

Ensure a high level of accuracy while updating and maintaining a variety of school records

Share responsibility for a wide range of office duties including reception and ordering/paying for goods and services

Assist with cash handling, banking and associated record keeping

Provide support associated with the organization of meetings and school events

Liaise with pupils, staff members, parents, other schools and external agencies

Maintain a high level of service whilst undertaking general office duties such as photocopying, filing or faxing

Undertake further training, personal development of First Aid Training as required

Any other duties required by senior members of staff

Essential

Good standard of education with a minimum of 3 Standard Grades or equivalent (General level 3 or above) including English and Mathematics, or substantial relevant experience

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be made to Lindsey Forster by telephone on 0175020246 or by email at [e-mail].

Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.

Scottish Borders Council is committed to providing support for Armed Forces Veterans. Showing its commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, the Council guarantees an interview to veterans who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.

Employability Support -The Employability Service - For support on completing job applications, Scottish Borders residents can access free support from our specialist Employability Team. Please contact us via the switchboard 01835 824000 asking to be transferred to the Employability Service or email [e-mail]

You can also find more about the support we have to offer, by visiting our website for more information https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/help-finding-job/support-employment