Clerical Assistant - The Royal High School - EDN30659

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 support its administrative team. This role is pivotal in ensuring smooth operations within the school, requiring strong organizational and communication skills. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment and contribute to a culture of respect and integrity. Join a forward-thinking school that values diversity and innovation, and be part of a community that fosters creativity and personal growth. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students and support their educational journey.

Qualifications

• Experience in clerical work and administrative tasks.
• Ability to work efficiently in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Providing administrative support to the school’s staff.
• Maintaining accurate records and managing correspondence.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Description

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Clerical Assistant
The Royal High School

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

We are looking for an experienced and efficient clerical assistant to join the established admin team at the Royal High School.

The Royal High School is one of the oldest schools in Scotland. It has a strong sense of history but prides itself on being very much a school of innovation. It is a non-denominational, 6-year comprehensive, with students drawn from four catchment primary schools: Blackhall, Clermiston, Cramond, and Davidson's Mains.

The school was inspected by HMIE in December 2022.

The Senior Leadership Team (SLT) includes the Headteacher, four Depute Headteachers, and the Business Manager. The current teaching staff comprises 100 FTE, with 21 FTE staff other than teachers, including Pupil Support Assistants supporting student integration. There is an integrated Additional Support for Learning Team combining guidance and support for learning, as well as our enhanced support and wellbeing bases.

The school was refurbished in 2004 and offers high-standard accommodation, although social areas are limited, and teaching spaces are rigorously timetabled. Facilities are used extensively outside normal hours by both the school and the community. The school is designated a Community Sports Hub, with PE facilities refurbished in 2015. There is an excellent extracurricular program with partner clubs and staff-led activities providing various opportunities for students. Due to rising enrollment, the school currently has six huts in the playground, with a new extension opening in Easter 2024.

The school maintains positive links with parents, local businesses, and the community. The Parent Council and Fundraising Group are active and well-attended, fostering lively and informative discussions. The school is also supported by an active Former Pupils' Club.

For more information, visit the [Royal High School website](https://wordpress.com).

@Royal_High_Sch

Vision & Values

The Royal High School supports every young person to achieve and attain their best. We respect individuality and celebrate diversity. We offer a variety of curricular and extracurricular pathways, encouraging creativity and building skills and resilience for the future. We aspire to be the best we can be, pride ourselves on our tradition and heritage, and foster a sense of belonging.

Requirements

This position involves regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will need to join the PVG Scheme or undergo an update check. If you have spent a continuous period of 3 months or more outside the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of these checks.

We are committed to creating a workplace where all feel valued, included, and able to do their best. We believe a diverse workforce enhances our organization.

We are adopting a new interview approach focused on behavioral and technical skills, assessing how you think and demonstrate our core behaviors: Respect, Integrity, and Flexibility. More information can be found on Our Behaviours - The City of Edinburgh Council webpage.

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

We are open to flexible working arrangements.

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