Business Support Assistant - Priorsford Primary School

Scottish Borders Council; Peebles; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading council is looking for a part-time clerical support member for Priorsford Primary School in Peebles. The role includes providing clerical assistance, maintaining school records, and supporting events. The ideal candidate will have good educational standards and effective communication skills.

Qualifications

• Good standard of education with a minimum of 3 Standard Grades or equivalent.
• Experience in clerical roles preferred.
• Detail-oriented and able to maintain high accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Administrative Assistant in providing clerical support.
• Share responsibility for maintaining school records and document production.
• Liaise with pupils, staff, and parents.

Skills

Clerical Support

Accuracy

Communication

Organization

Education

Minimum of 3 Standard Grades including English and Mathematics

Job description

Location: Priorsford Primary School Marmion Road Peebles Peeblesshire, EH45 9BE

Salary: £23,280.40 - £24,521.40 per year pro rata

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Part Time

Hours: 22 hours per week

Grade: 4A

Hours: 22

Please note that the annual salary advertised is for a full-time role, based on 35.00/37.00 hours per week. If the position you are applying for is part time or you are only going to be working part of the year, i.e., a term time contract for 38 or 39 weeks per year, the annual salary will be paid on a pro-rata basis including a number of additional weeks for annual leave entitlement when the position is term time.

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 Administrative Assistant 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 or First Aid Training as required

• Any other duties required by senior members of staff

Job Details

Grade: 4A

Hourly Rate: £12.75 - £13.43

Salary: £23,280.40 - £24,521.40 pro rata per annum

Hours: 22

Please note that the annual salary advertised is for a full-time role, based on 35.00/37.00 hours per week. If the position you are applying for is part time or you are only going to be working part of the year, i.e., a term time contract for 38 or 39 weeks per year, the annual salary will be paid on a pro-rata basis including a number of additional weeks for annual leave entitlement when the position is term time.

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 Administrative Assistant 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 or 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 Bekah Laidlaw 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.