Clerical/Admin Assistant (Term-Time, Part-Time) (Fixed Term)

West Dunbartonshire Council; Alexandria; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

West Dunbartonshire Council is seeking a part-time clerical and administrative support role at Lennox Primary School. The position involves managing the school office, maintaining accurate data, and providing a welcoming reception. Candidates must have proficiency in Microsoft Office and excellent organisational skills, with a commitment to supporting the school community.

Benefits

Flexible working

Access to Local Government pension scheme

Minimum of 25 days annual leave

8 public holidays

Access to wellbeing support services

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is essential.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the school office and provide a welcoming reception.
• Maintain accurate school data and perform general office tasks.
• Assist with transportation, trips, and routine cash handling.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

This is a fixed-term, part-time position until 20th December 2025, working 17.5 hours per week. The salary is pro-rata based on hours worked.

Reporting directly to the Head Teacher, you will be responsible for delivering an efficient clerical and administrative service supporting the operations of Lennox Primary School. Your duties include managing the school office, providing a welcoming reception, responding to inquiries, maintaining accurate school data, and performing general office tasks such as photocopying, filing, mail handling, assisting with transportation and trips, and routine cash handling. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and excellent organisational and communication skills are essential.

Requirements

This role involves regulated work with children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Membership with the PVG scheme is required, or you must undergo a PVG scheme update check before an offer is made.

Responsibilities

The employment is excepted from the provisions of section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) Order 1975. Applicants must disclose all convictions, including spent ones; failure to do so may result in dismissal or disciplinary action.

The Individual

West Dunbartonshire Council offers flexible working, access to the Local Government pension scheme with a contribution of at least 19.3%, a minimum of 25 days annual leave increasing to 35 days, 8 public holidays, and access to wellbeing support services. We encourage you to apply by sharing your experience and explaining why you are suitable for this role. For more about us, visit our website and our benefits page.