Receptionist/ Admin Assistant

George Watson's College; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

George Watson's College is looking for a part-time Receptionist/Admin Assistant for The Mary Erskine School in Edinburgh. This role includes managing inquiries and providing essential administrative support, requiring strong administrative skills and a calm demeanor. Ideal candidates will have experience in a school setting and exhibit a positive attitude.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Sick pay

Family policies

Access to sports facilities

Discounts at retail and entertainment locations

Qualifications

• Experience in a school setting is desirable.
• Positive attitude is essential.

Responsibilities

• Managing telephone and visitor inquiries.
• Providing office support.

Skills

Administrative skills

MS Office proficiency

Confidential information handling

Calmness under pressure

Job description

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Job Reference schooltalent/TP/11693/1907

Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Fixed Term Contract - Part Time

Working Hours:

23.25

Location:

Edinburgh

Closing Date:

10/06/2025

Department:

Administration

Region / Division:

ESMS

Job Role:

Operational/Professional Services

The Role

Erskine Stewart’s Melville Schools are recruiting a Receptionist/Admin Assistant for The Mary Erskine School, starting 14 August 2025 (subject to checks), until June 2026. This part-time, term-time role involves 23.25 hours weekly. The pro-rata salary ranges from £13,287 to £13,695 annually, based on experience and qualifications. The role is based at The Mary Erskine School, Ravelston.

The main duties include managing telephone and visitor inquiries and providing office support. Candidates should have strong administrative skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and the ability to handle confidential information discreetly. Experience in a school setting and event support is desirable. A positive attitude and calmness under pressure are essential.

Further details are available in the job description.

Note: ESMS cannot sponsor international workers. Applicants must demonstrate legal right to work in the UK.

Benefits include generous holiday allowance, sick pay, family policies, access to sports facilities, and discounts at numerous retail and entertainment locations.

Values

We seek individuals embodying ESMS values of Kindness, Confidence, Resilience, Integrity, and Curiosity, aligned with our pillars of Ambition, Innovation, and Community.

We are committed to safeguarding children and young people. All staff undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and Disclosure Scotland. All posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

The closing date for applications is 10 June 2025 at 12 pm, with interviews scheduled for 16 June 2025.

About ESMS

ESMS is a vibrant family of independent schools in Edinburgh for ages 3-18, offering co-educational nursery and junior schools, single-sex secondary education, and a co-educational sixth form. We focus on holistic education, providing numerous extracurricular activities, including clubs, sports, arts, outdoor education, trips, and community engagement, to help students develop their talents, learn, have fun, and make friends.

Our Vision

To empower learners through innovative and transformative experiences, fostering creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration. We aim to inspire students to dream big, set goals, and excel.

Our Mission

To develop resilient, accomplished, and values-driven students equipped for a successful and fulfilling life and to contribute positively to the world.

Aims

• Provide outstanding, inclusive education
• Build strong relationships to support emotional, social, and academic development
• Offer diverse extracurricular activities to discover talents
• Inspire academic excellence and high achievement
• Encourage resilience and embracing challenges
• Inspire a love of learning and innovation
• Develop confidence and voice in children
• Foster character and good decision-making aligned with our values