School Support Co-ordinator - Turnbull Cluster - EAD08531

East Dunbartonshire Council; Bishopbriggs; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

East Dunbartonshire Council is seeking an enthusiastic individual for two part-time School Support Co-ordinator positions. The role involves providing administrative and financial support to primary schools, requiring flexibility and a mobile work style. The successful candidate will manage budgets, recruitment, and liaise with various departments. A good standard of education and experience in finance or administration is essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Deliver administrative and finance support within primary school clusters.
• Monitor school budgets and manage recruitment processes.
• Liaise with managers regarding financial administration.

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 permanent. The temporary position is advertised under EAD08532.

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, within Council offices, and at the Early Years and Primary Schools of the Douglas cluster. Reporting to a School Support Manager, your main responsibilities will include delivering administrative and finance support within the primary school clusters. You will advise and support the Head Teachers and other senior staff on complex financial and administrative management tasks.

Your duties will include monitoring school budgets to ensure financial commitments are recorded within established procedures, managing recruitment and selection processes, and line managing and training school office staff.

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

Candidates should have a good standard of education and 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 the cluster schools and your base is required.

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

If interested in both positions, please indicate this on your application form.

PVG / Disclosure Scotland

The following criteria apply to all roles within East Dunbartonshire Council requiring PVG/Disclosure checks: Successful candidates will need to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a Scheme Update check before employment is confirmed. The cost of the check will be deducted from the first salary, and in some cases, in installments. If an employee leaves before full payment, the remaining amount will be deducted from the final salary.

Charter of Commitment

East Dunbartonshire Council commits to treating all applicants with respect and fairness, conducting equalities monitoring, ensuring confidentiality, and providing reasonable adjustments for accessibility. Successful applicants will be informed within specified timeframes regarding interview and employment decisions.

Website

www.eastdunbarton.gov.uk