Clerical Assistant - The Royal High School

City of Edinburgh Council; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution seeks a dedicated Clerical Assistant to enhance its administrative team. This role is vital for supporting the school's operations and ensuring smooth communication within the educational environment. The Royal High School, with its rich history and commitment to diversity, offers a vibrant workplace where creativity and individual growth are encouraged. Join a passionate team dedicated to fostering a supportive learning atmosphere for students and staff alike. If you are organized, communicative, and eager to contribute to a thriving educational community, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in clerical or administrative roles.
• Ability to work with children and/or protected adults.

Responsibilities

• Assist in administrative tasks within the school.
• Support the Senior Leadership Team and teaching staff.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Location: The Royal High Secondary, East Barnton Avenue, Edinburgh, EH4 6JP

Salary: £24,909 - £25,116 per year

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 36 hours per week

Job Description

Clerical Assistant
The Royal High School

Salary: £24,909 - £25,116 (pro-rata for sessional)
Hours: 36 per week, 40 weeks sessional

We are seeking an experienced and efficient clerical assistant to join the established Admin team at The Royal High School.

The Royal High School is one of Scotland's oldest schools, with a rich history and a focus on innovation. It is a non-denominational, 6-year comprehensive school drawing students from four catchment primary schools: Blackhall, Clermiston, Cramond, and Davidson’s Mains.

The Senior Leadership Team (SLT) includes the Headteacher, four Depute Headteachers, and the Business Manager. The school employs approximately 100 FTE teaching staff and 21 FTE support staff, including Pupil Support Assistants. The school has an integrated Support for Learning Team and additional support services, as well as Wellbeing Bases.

The school facilities were refurbished in 2004, with extensive use outside school hours. It is designated a Community Sports Hub, with refurbished PE facilities since 2015. The school offers a vibrant extracurricular programme, with new extensions opening in Easter 2024 to accommodate rising enrollment.

The school maintains strong links with parents, local businesses, and the community, supported by active Parent Council, Fundraising Group, and Former Pupils’ Club.

"The Royal High School supports every young person to achieve and attain their very best. We respect individuality and celebrate diversity. We provide opportunities for success through a variety of curricular and extra-curricular options and pathways. We encourage creativity and support our young people to build the skills and resilience they need for the future. We have the courage to aspire to be the very best we can be. We belong to our school and are very proud of our tradition and heritage."

Requirements

This role involves regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate must join the PVG Scheme or undergo an update check. Candidates with a continuous period of 3 months or more outside the UK in the last 5 years will require an Overseas Criminal Record Check, which must be provided. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory pre-employment checks.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where all staff feel valued and able to perform their best. We aim to improve our organisational culture by assessing candidates through a behavioural and technical interview approach, focusing on how you demonstrate our values of Respect, Integrity, and Flexibility.

Our salary range reflects the starting salary and annual increases until reaching the top of the range.

We are open to flexible working arrangements.

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