Primary School Support Worker, Dunbarney Primary School, Bridge of Earn - PKC12627

Perth and Kinross Council; Bridge of Earn; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a caring and inclusive school community as a Primary School Support Worker. This role involves a variety of administrative tasks to ensure smooth operations at Dunbarney Primary School. You will be the welcoming face for parents and visitors, managing sensitive information and supporting financial procedures. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and contribute to a positive school environment. If you are organized, professional, and passionate about education, we would love to hear from you!

Benefits

Generous annual leave package

6 days public holiday

Pension scheme eligibility

Flexible working policies

Wellbeing framework access

Qualifications

• Experience in a school or similar environment is essential.
• Knowledge of office systems and financial procedures is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day school office operations with minimal supervision.
• Process confidential information and financial records accurately.
• Support the Head Teacher and staff with administrative tasks.

Skills

Organisation

Communication

IT Systems

Financial Record Keeping

Problem-Solving

Education

Experience in a school environment

First Aid Training (preferred)

Tools

SEEMiS

Integra

PECOS

Job description

Main Purpose of the Role

Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job, it's about being part of something meaningful. It's about being part of an organisation that puts people at the heart of all we do and provides opportunities to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch.

We currently have the following opportunity:

Primary School Support Worker (Fixed Term until 16 August 2026) - PKC12627
£19,401 - £20,446 (32.5 Hours per week, Term-time only)
Dunbarney Primary School, Bridge of Earn

At Dunbarney Primary, we are proud of our caring, inclusive school community where every child is supported to 'Be their Best Self'. We're now looking for a dedicated , dynamic and organised School Administrator / Receptionist (Primary School Support Worker) to join our friendly team and community.

Here at Dunbarney Primary School we are committed to equality, diversity and equal opportunity with our values, which include treating everyone with kindness, fairness and respect.

This is a key role in the life of our school. As Primary School Support Worker in the school office, you will support the Head Teacher, Depute Head Teacher, school staff, parents, and pupils by ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of our busy school office.

Working 32.5 hours each week during term time, you will carry out a wide range of duties, from welcoming visitors and scheduling meetings, to processing financial records and updating pupil data. The scope of the role is broad and demanding.

With responsibilities that include managing SEEMiS and ScotXed returns, supporting financial procedures through systems like Integra and PECOS, and sourcing supply staff through the Council's Supply Booking system (and much more), the role demands accuracy, discretion, and a calm, professional approach.

You'll be trusted to handle sensitive information with complete confidentiality, contribute to devolved school budget tasks, and keep things running efficiently-often being the first point of contact for parents and visitors.

Being a school administrator is a role that requires a diverse skill set. It is much more than managing the daily operations of a school; it involved strategic planning, effective communication, problem-solving, and leadership.

Responsibilites and Skills & Experience Required

Is this you?

We are looking for someone who brings warmth, professionalism, and a strong sense of organisation to our school community.

You'll have a pleasant and approachable manner, experience of working in a school or similar environment, and a good knowledge of office systems and financial procedures.

Confidence with IT systems, especially SEEMiS and financial software, is important, as is the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Above all, you'll be someone who shares our values-treating everyone with kindness, fairness and respect- whilst promoting honesty and displaying ambition.

We are looking for someone who is willing to dedicate their time to our school and who takes pride in being a reliable, supportive presence at the heart of our school.

Main Responsibilities

With minimum supervision you will carry out a wide range of routine clerical duties or tasks associated with a busy office environment e.g. filing and photocopying and scheduling appointments or meetings for others.

You will:

• Be able to respond to visitors in a prompt, welcoming and courteous manner.
• Observe strict confidentiality, exercise tact and discretion in carrying out tasks.
• Process confidential paper based or computerised information through creating and updating files, data input, data retrieval and filing in an accurate and timely way.
• File and archive materials, as required.
• Undertake finance duties. This includes, complying with the Council's financial procedures, using the Council's financial software (Integra), processing of invoices and/or other financial documents, as required.
• Update financial spreadsheets in respect of the devolved school budgets, for example, printing and monthly reconciliation of reports and pre-authorisation of invoices using Integra.
• Process orders through the Council's Procurement Systems and processes (PECOS).
• Update financial spreadsheets in respect of the devolved school budgets, for example, printing and monthly reconciliation of reports and pre-authorisation of invoices using Integra.
• Use SEEMIS - Entering, updating and monitoring information relating to pupils and teaching staff ensuring that it is accurate and up-to-date.
• Work on Annual ScotXed Census Returns, liaising with staff in school, as required.
• Preparereports and annual returns from SEEMiS in line with authority standards and requirements, where appropriate.
• Work on the Annual Set-up of Classes using Primary Planning Wizard.
• Source supply staff using Supply Booking system on behalf of Senior Management.

Skills and Experience Required

• You must have a pleasant, warm and welcoming manner as often you are the first person someone meets when they call , email or visit our school.
• You must care about making a difference to the lives of children and young people.
• Experience in working with the public and the ability to work with the minimum of supervision are essential.
• You must have an excellent aptitude for PC work and an excellent understanding of office procedures.
• You must have previously demonstrated your ability to think on your feet and demonstrate a solution focused outlook.
• Knowledge of Financial Record Keeping and procedures is essential.
• Ideally we are looking for someone that can bring experience and knowledge of working in a school.
• Previous First Aid training would be an advantage but a willingness to obtain this is essential to the role.

If this is you, we can't wait to read your application and invite you for an interview.

Working at Perth & Kinross Council

Our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of our key priorities . In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours . Find out more about Perth & Kinross Council and you could soon be joining our team!

Here's what we can offer you:

• A generous annual leave package
• 6 days public holiday and an additional discretionary day
• Eligibility to join our pension scheme
• Family friendly and positive work/life balance policies such as Flexible Working , Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave , time off for volunteering and our Wellbeing Framework
• Access to a range of benefits

We recognise there can be benefits to flexible working and where individual jobs allow, we seek to support this. You are encouraged to discuss potential options with the recruiting manager, if this is of interest to you. A healthy work life balance is important to us and we provide supportive management and, where possible, flexible working arrangements to help you achieve that balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.

Next Steps

We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Louise Kelly, Head Teacher on 01738 474175 to find out more.

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External candidates are required to provide contact details for 2 referees, including email addresses. One of these must be your current or most recent employer.

We welcome applications from everyone and as a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to interview applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential requirements of the post. Please contact the the hiring manager above or the Recruitment Team on [phone] or [e-mail] to discuss any reasonable adjustments. Appointments are based on evidence supplied during the selection process.

Diversity is important to us and although some of our jobs may be perceived to be traditionally gender specific, we welcome applications from everyone and would encourage you to apply if you meet the job requirements. That includes welcoming applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.

Working with children and/or protected adults is regarded as a regulated role and under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 you will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check.

If you have lived overseas for a period of 12 months or more (continuous or total) within the last 10 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check.

A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of the above mentioned mandatory pre-employment checks (including references) and will also include eligibility to work in the UK, qualifications and fitness to undertake the post.