Clerical Assistant (Term-Time, Part-Time) (Fixed Term) (Dalreoch Primary School) - WDN05676

Limra Networks; Dumbarton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated part-time clerical and administration professional to support the operations of a primary school nursery. This role involves managing office tasks, ensuring data accuracy, and providing excellent reception service. The ideal candidate will be proficient in Microsoft Office and possess strong organizational and communication skills. With a commitment to work-life balance and flexible working arrangements, this opportunity offers a supportive environment for those looking to make a positive impact in early childhood education.

Benefits

Local Government pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Employee wellbeing supports

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office with excellent organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills essential for reception and inquiries.

Responsibilities

• Manage clerical and administration services for the nursery.
• Ensure smooth running of the nursery office and reception service.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Job description

Job Description

This is a fixed term post until 26/06/2025.

This is a part time, term-time post and the salary will be pro-rata to the number of hours worked.

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 Dalreoch Primary School Early Learning & Childcare Centre.

You will ensure the smooth running of the nursery office and provide a welcoming and efficient reception service whilst responding to all enquiries via telephone or from visitors to the establishment.

In addition, you will manage and maintain nursery data ensuring all information is up to date and accurately recorded on computerised systems.

General office duties will include photo-copying, filing, document preparation, mail recording/distribution, assisting with the arrangement of transport and trips/outings, and routine cash handling duties e.g., receiving and recording payments for school activities, uniforms, etc.

You will 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 2007 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:

1. Access to the Local Government pension scheme (LGPS) with an employer’s contribution of at least 19.3% and all associated benefits
2. 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
3. Access to employee wellbeing supports including occupational health & counselling if ever you need help and support

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