Office Support Assistant - St David's RC High School

Midlothian Council; Dalkeith; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public council in Scotland is seeking an Office Support Assistant for St David's RC High School. The role demands competency in literacy, numeracy, and clerical skills. Applicants must have the ability to work with modern office equipment and will be required to undergo PVG Scheme membership. This permanent, full-time position offers a salary between £22,322 and £26,787 per year, dependent on experience.

Qualifications

• Competency in literacy and numeracy, with specific qualifications required.
• Practical experience in office environments and modern office equipment desired.

Responsibilities

• Support office operations with clerical tasks and word processing.
• Assist in maintaining modern office equipment and software packages.

Skills

Literacy skills

Numeracy skills

Word processing skills

Keyboard skills

Clerical skills

Education

Minimum of three standard grades at level 3 or above including Mathematics and English

SVQ 2 or equivalent

Job description

Location: St Davids RC High School, 1 Cousland Road, EH22 2PS

Salary: £25,885 - £26,787 per year (pro rata)

Contract: Permanent

Type: Full Time

Hours: 36 hours per week

Job Vacancy

Knowledge

• Evidence of competency in literacy and numeracy skills, such as a minimum of three standard grades at level 3 or above, including Mathematics and English, or equivalent. SVQ 2 or an acceptable alternative.
• Practical experience or demonstration of competency in word processing and standard PC software packages.
• Competency in keyboard and clerical skills; SVQ 2 or equivalent is acceptable.
• Experience in a similar office environment and knowledge of modern office equipment is desirable.

Closing date: Sunday, 6th July 2025

Interview date: Friday, 25th July 2025

Job Details

Position: Office Support Assistant

Location: St David's RC High School

Status: Permanent

Hours: 36 hours per week over 39 weeks

Note: Successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale. The minimum salary for 36 hours over 39 weeks is £22,322.32 per annum.

Requirements

This role involves Regulated Work with Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Applicants must not be barred from working with children. Successful candidates will need PVG Scheme membership, which will be arranged at their cost. For more info, visit disclosurescotland.gov.uk.

Note: PVG certificates are now issued via email, viewable for 14 days. Failure to share the certificate with Midlothian Council within this period requires a new application, incurring additional costs.

Additional Information

If you experience difficulties applying or need reasonable adjustments, call 0131 271 3063, referencing the post number.

Midlothian Council is undergoing transformation, which may affect internal candidates' application processes. Candidates eligible for guaranteed interviews include trainees, individuals with disabilities, and care-experienced young people who meet the essential criteria.