Clerical/Admin Assistant (Term-Time) (Fixed Term) - WDN06290. Job in Alexandria Education & Tra[...]

West Dunbartonshire Council; Alexandria; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Scotland is seeking an enthusiastic Clerical/Administrative Assistant for a term-time role. The successful candidate will provide efficient clerical support within a friendly team at St Mary’s Primary School, enabling a productive environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, alongside excellent organizational and communication skills, is required. The position involves membership in the PVG scheme and offers flexible working options and generous leave provisions.

Benefits

Access to Local Government pension scheme

Minimum 25 days annual leave

Employee wellbeing supports

Qualifications

• Must be a member of the PVG scheme to work with children.
• Experience in clerical or administrative roles is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive clerical and administration services at the school.
• Support the Head Teacher in operational tasks.

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Excellent organizational skills

Strong communication skills

Job description

Job Description

This post is Fixed Term to 26/06/2026.

As this is term-time post the salary will be pro-rata to the hours worked.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and organised Clerical/Administrative Assistant to join our friendly team.

Reporting directly to the Head Teacher you will have responsibility for the effective and efficient delivery of a comprehensive clerical and administration service supporting the operations of St Mary’s Primary School.

This is a term-time post offering a fantastic opportunity to work within a supportive and rewarding environment.

Applicants should be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and have excellent organisational and communication skills.

Requirements

This post is considered as Regulated Work with Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2020 and as such membership with the PVG scheme is essential. Further details of this scheme can be found here. Preferred applicants will be required to become members of the relevant PVG scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer being made by West Dunbartonshire Council.

Responsibilities

The employment for which you are applying is excepted from the provisions of section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applicants are, therefore, not statutorily entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are "spent" under the provisions of the Act. In the event of employment any failure to disclose such convictions could result in dismissal or disciplinary action.

The Individual

WDC was voted one of the top ten flexible employers and prides itself in providing flexible working to support work life balance. In addition to this there are also additional benefits:

• Access to the Local Government pension scheme (LGPS) with an employer's contribution of at least 19.3% and all associated benefits
• A minimum of 25 days annual leave, increasing a day each year up to 35 days as well as 8 fixed public holidays each year
• Access to employee wellbeing supports including occupational health & counselling if ever you need help and support

Now that you have read the role and what we have to offer, we would love to hear from you. Please use the application to tell us your experience, and why you are the candidate for this role.