Clerical Assistant - Portobello High School

The City of Edinburgh Council; Easter Howgate; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Edinburgh Council is hiring a Clerical Assistant at Portobello High School on a fixed term contract until 29 June 2027. The role provides welcoming front-desk support for pupils, parents and visitors, with tasks across reception, telephones and general admin.

Applicants should have experience in a busy office, be able to work independently and as part of a team, and be proficient with ICT and Microsoft Office. PVG checks apply.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a busy office environment.
• Ability to communicate confidently with multiple stakeholders.
• Competent users of ICT and have knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Reception, telephone and general administrative support for various teams across the school.
• Provide welcoming first point of contact for pupils, parents, carers and visitors.
• Support office operations and ensure efficient administration.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Teamwork

ICT skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Clerical Assistant - fixed term until 29/06/2027
Portobello High School

Salary: £26,806 - £27,032 (pro-rata for term time and sessional)
Hours: 36 per week, 39 weeks sessional

We are looking for an enthusiastic and organised person to join our team. The role will include working in our school office providing a welcoming first point of contact for pupils, parents and carers and visitors. Key duties will include reception, telephone and general administrative support for various teams across the school.

The successful candidate will have experience of working in a busy office environment and be able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. They will be able to communicate confidently with multiple stakeholders and manage conflicting priorities. They will also be competent users of ICT and have knowledge of using Microsoft Office.

Desired qualities:

• Flexibility

• Empathy

• Resilience

• Organised

• Commitment to providing the best care and support to our young people

• Ability to quickly form positive relationships with our young people

• Energy and a positive attitude

• A good sense of humour

Working hours are: Monday to Thursday 08:00 - 16:15 Friday 08:00-13:00

This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. An unconditional offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and able to be their best. We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, as well as people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people across all levels of the organisation, all of whom are currently underrepresented. All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience. Disabled and care-experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Find out more about our commitment to equalities

https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/work-us/inclusive-edinburgh/4

As part of our goal to improve organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure we're recruiting the best people. We’re interested not only in your skills and experience but also in your approach to work. Therefore, part of our interview process will be an assessment of how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working.

Our Behaviours – The City of Edinburgh Council

Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range.