Clerical Assistant - DGA13615

Dumfries and Galloway Council; Stranraer; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Stranraer Academy in Stranraer, part of Dumfries and Galloway Council, invites applications for a Clerical Assistant (Secondary) on a fixed term basis. The post is Band 2 with a salary of £16,111.82–£16,194.28, for 26 hours per week across 39 weeks per year.

The role involves working in the School Office, requiring sound office systems knowledge, PC skills, and the ability to meet deadlines with minimal supervision. The post is for up to 1 year and may suit secondment options.

Qualifications

• Sound knowledge of office systems and aptitude for PC work.
• Ability to meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Flexible with a pleasant manner and good interpersonal skills; understands confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Work within the School Office to support admin tasks and school processes.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and adapt to changing circumstances.

Skills

Office systems

PC skills

Deadline management

Independent work

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality awareness

Job description

Job Description

Clerical Assistant (Secondary) (7/01709) (Fixed Term)

Stranraer Academy

Band 2 £16,111.82 - £16,194.28

You will be required to work 26 hours per week, 39 weeks per year.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, well-motivated and organised person to join our efficient, supportive and friendly non-teaching team at Stranraer Academy. You will be required to work within the School Office, therefore a sound knowledge of office systems and aptitude for PC work together with an ability to meet deadlines and work with minimum supervision are essential. You must be flexible with a pleasant manner, good interpersonal skills and a full understanding of the need for absolute confidentiality. A willingness to learn and an ability to adapt to change will also be required.

Stranraer Academy is a modern six-year comprehensive, non-denominational Secondary school, serving the area of Wigtownshire called the Rhins and is one of fifteen secondary schools in Dumfries and Galloway. The current school roll is 1003. There are 12 associated primary schools with pupils coming from small rural communities to large urban areas. The school benefits from an active and well-established Parent Council who are supportive of the school and work collaboratively to ensure the school is an integral part of its community. The current senior management structure consists of a Headteacher, four Depute Headteachers and a School Support Manager. Stranraer Academy has a large enthusiastic staff, an extensive campus and underwent a major refurbishment in 2010. The school has generous playing fields and sports facilities.

Stranraer Academy is situated in the town of Stranraer which lies on the shore of Loch Ryan. It is the second largest town in Dumfries and Galloway, an area of outstanding natural beauty. The population, including the surrounding area, is nearly 13,000. Stranraer is an adminsrtrative centre for the Wigtownshire area. The main industries in the area are the ferry port, with associated industries, tourism and agriculture. A wide variety of occupations, including services such as health, are widely available. It is an area with good facilities and strong communities committed to their schools.

Good housing is affordable, and the area is easy to reach by car from Dumfries (1h 30 mins), Glasgow (2h). There are convenient road and rail links.

Dumfries and Galloway's approach to Education looks to combine the traditional values, ethos and atmosphere of this unique corner of Scotland with fresh 21st Century thinking. Our authority has been recognised as having a clear focus on building staff skills to improve learning and teaching, raise attainment and develop strong leadership at all levels.

This post is fixed term for up to 1 year.

This post may be suitable for secondment. Agreement from your line manager must be sought before applying for this post.

This post is considered as Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. From 28 February 2011, preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG scheme update check prior to formal offer of employment being made by Dumfries and Galloway Council.

Applicants who have been resident outside the UK within the last 5 years, if offered a position, in addition to a Disclosure Scotland Check, will be required to provide a completed police record check from the police authority in the country or countries in which they were resident.

Requirements

With an exciting benefits package, working for Dumfries and Galloway Council supports you to invest in your own health and wellbeing. Employees have access to our bespoke Vivup platform with over 800 discounts on everyday essentials from top UK retailers, restaurants, utility providers and more. Employees also get access to membership of The Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland) exclusive discounts from local businesses, a Cycle-to-Work scheme, financial support from My Money Matters, and guidance from our trained Wellbeing Champions.

Here at Dumfries and Galloway Council we are committed to equality, diversity and equal opportunity with our values, which include treating everyone with dignity, fairness and respect, driving us to tackle inequality. We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation.

For further information please contact:

Louise Jamieson, School Support Manager on tel. [phone] or email: [e-mail]