Clerical Assistant - Bun-Sgoil Taobh Na Pairce (Parkside Primary School) - 12501_1764585626

The City of Edinburgh Council; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A Scottish educational institution is seeking a part-time Clerical Assistant for 10.5 hours weekly, mainly on Thursdays and Fridays. The position involves administrative tasks, greeting visitors, and general clerical support. The ideal candidate should be organized and detail-oriented, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel. While some Gaelic language ability is preferred, it is not essential. The role requires adherence to pre-employment regulations related to children's protection.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Part-time availability for 10.5 hours per week, mostly Thursday and Friday.
• Attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Initiative and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and handle enquiries.
• Maintain records, filing, and office duties.
• Handle photocopying and printing tasks.
• Record attendance and place orders using systems.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Microsoft Excel

Initiative

Some Gaelic language ability

Tools

Seemis

Oracle

Job description

Clerical Assistant – Fixed Term until 26/06/2026

Children, Education and Justice Services

Bun-sgoil Taobh na Pàirce

Salary: £25,905 – £26,111 (pro rata for part time and sessional)

Hours: 10.5 per week, 39 weeks sessional

Schedule: Thursday 8:30‑15:15 (45 min break) and Friday 8:30‑13:15 (15 min break)

Bun‑sgoil Taobh na Pàirce is Edinburgh’s Gaelic‑medium primary school, offering primary education and nursery provision for children in the City of Edinburgh and the Lothians. The school opened in August 2013. Our families come from a wide range of social and linguistic backgrounds. Most learners start with little or no Gaelic, so a key task from nursery onwards is to develop Gaelic language competence using the immersion approach.

The school currently has 17 primary classes and a nursery class.

The leadership team consists of a Head Teacher, two Depute Head Teachers, two Principal Teachers and a Business Manager. Music instructors visit weekly. Support staff provide assistance to all learners. The Parent Council actively supports school life. Volunteers from parents and community members play key roles. The school collaborates with Comunn na Gàidhlig’s Gaelic Development Officer and the City of Edinburgh Council Corporate Gaelic Development Officer.

We are seeking a positive, enthusiastic and well‑organised part‑time Clerical Assistant to join the staff team for the remainder of the session 2025‑2026.

Responsibilities

• Reception – greeting visitors and handling enquiries.
• Administration – maintaining records, filing, and general office duties.
• Reprographics – handling photocopying and printing tasks.
• Recording attendance using the Seemis system.
• Placing orders using the Oracle system.
• Providing general clerical support to colleagues.
• Managing Microsoft Excel spreadsheets for weekly records.

Qualifications & Skills

• Part‑time availability for 10.5 hours per week, mostly Thursday and Friday.
• Attention to detail and ability to prioritise tasks.
• Initiative and organisational skills.
• Proficient user of Microsoft Excel.
• Some Gaelic language ability is preferred but not essential.
• Experience with office systems (e.g., Seemis, Oracle) is an asset.

Pre‑Employment Checks

This role involves regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Applicants with more than three months abroad in the last five years must provide an Overseas Criminal Record Check. Completion of these checks is required before a conditional offer and commencement.

Benefits & Working Culture

We are committed to an inclusive, diverse and supportive workplace culture. Flexibility in working arrangements is considered. The school values behaviours of respect, integrity and flexibility.

Additional Information

Our Behaviours: Respect, Integrity, Flexibility. To learn more, visit: https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/work-us/behaviours.

For further details, see the Clerical Assistant job pack and Sessional Working information documents.