School Support Co-ordinator - Turnbull Cluster - EAD08532

East Dunbartonshire Council; Bishopbriggs; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

East Dunbartonshire Council is seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual for two part-time School Support Co-ordinator positions. The roles involve providing administrative and finance support in primary schools and require flexibility in work locations. Candidates should have experience in finance or administration, preferably within an educational setting, and a good standard of education.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in finance or administration, preferably in education.
• Good standard of education required.

Responsibilities

• Efficient delivery of administrative and finance support within primary school clusters.
• Monitoring school budgets and ensuring financial commitments are recorded.

Skills

Finance

Administration

Communication

Education

HND qualification or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

2 x 17.5 Hour posts - 1 Temporary & 1 Permanent

Hours: 17.5 hours per week

Post 1 Week 1: 8.30am - 4.30pm Monday to Wednesday, one hour for lunch

Week 2: 8.30am - 4.30pm Monday & Tuesday, one hour for lunch

Post 2 Week 1: 8.30am - 4.30pm Thursday & Friday, one hour for lunch

Week 2: 8.30am - 4.30pm Wednesday to Friday, one hour for lunch

Location: Early Years and Primary schools of the Turnbull Cluster / Council Offices / Home

Please note that salary will be pro-rated for part-time hours. This position is temporary. The permanent position is advertised under EAD08531.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible, and self-motivated individual to join the School Support Co-ordinator Team within the Education Department. This position involves a mobile work style, including working from home, Council offices, and within the Early Years and Primary Schools of the Douglas cluster. Reporting to a School Support Manager, your main responsibilities will include the efficient delivery of administrative and finance support within the primary school clusters, advising and supporting Head Teachers and senior staff on complex financial and administrative matters.

Duties include monitoring school budgets, ensuring financial commitments are recorded within established procedures, recruitment and selection procedures, line management, and training of school office staff.

You will liaise with managers from other Council departments concerning financial administration.

Candidates should be educated to a good standard and have extensive experience in finance or administration, preferably within a school or education environment. An HND qualification or equivalent in a relevant discipline is desirable. Travel between cluster schools and your base is required.

This is not a term-time post. The position is subject to a PVG check.

If interested in both positions, candidates should specify this on their application form.

PVG / Disclosure Scotland

The following applies to all roles requiring PVG/Disclosure checks within East Dunbartonshire Council: Successful candidates will need to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check before employment is confirmed. The cost of the check will be deducted from the first salary and possibly in installments. If employment ends before deduction, the full amount will be deducted from the final salary. This applies to existing employees applying for roles with PVG/Disclosure requirements.

Charter of Commitment

East Dunbartonshire Council commits to treating applicants courteously and fairly, conducting anonymized and confidential screening, encouraging applications from disabled candidates, providing reasonable adjustments, and timely communication regarding application status.

Website

www.eastdunbarton.gov.uk