Clerical Assistant - DGA13839

Dumfries and Galloway Council; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Vivup discounts

LGPS Scotland discounts

Cycle-to-Work

Job summary

Dumfries and Galloway Council invites applications for a Fixed Term Clerical Assistant at Dumfries High School. The post is 24 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, to cover maternity leave from 5 January 2027.

You will provide clerical and administrative support to the school office and serve as a friendly, professional first point of contact for pupils, parents, staff and visitors. Experience in clerical or administrative roles is advantageous, particularly in education or public sector settings,

Qualifications

• Previous clerical or administrative experience would be advantageous, particularly within education or public-sector environments.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.
• Ability to work as part of a team and provide friendly, efficient service.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality clerical and administrative support to the school office.
• Be an important first point of contact for pupils, parents/carers, staff and visitors.
• Assist with day-to-day administrative tasks and organisation of school documentation.
• Support with PVG and safeguarding-related processes as required.

Skills

Clerical experience

Administrative experience

Communication skills

Public-sector experience

Job description

Dumfries and Galloway’s approach to education looks to combine the traditional values, ethos and atmosphere of this unique corner of Scotland with fresh 21

st century thinking.

At Dumfries High School we are not only committed to providing the very best educational experiences and opportunities but also to develop our young people as leaders and responsible citizens who will make a huge difference to the school community and beyond. We work in partnership with our parents and carers, our associated primary schools, member of the local community, other partners in learning and most importantly, our young people.

We are seeking to appoint a Fixed Term Clerical Assistant for 24 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, to cover maternity leave for a period of up to one year. The start date for this post will be 5

th January 2027. The successful candidate will provide high-quality clerical and administrative support to the school, helping to ensure the smooth and effective day-to-day running of the school office. You will be an important first point of contact for pupils, parents/carers, staff and visitors and will contribute to providing a welcoming, professional and efficient service. Previous clerical or administrative experience would be advantageous, particularly within an education or public-sector environment, although we will consider candidates who can demonstrate the appropriate skills and experience.

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:

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