Senior Business Support Assistant - Musselburgh Grammar School - EAL12030

East Lothian Council; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Business Support Assistant to provide essential administrative and clerical support within a vibrant secondary school. This role involves reception duties, requiring excellent communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate has experience in a fast-paced environment and possesses strong organizational skills. Working hours are aligned with school term time, and salary ranges from £13.48 to £14.33 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy, fast-paced environment.
• Proven customer service skills are essential.
• Excellent IT and Microsoft Office skills required.
• A professional and friendly manner expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and clerical support to the school.
• Carry out reception duties and manage information.
• Assist in a range of tasks within regulations.

Skills

Customer service experience

Excellent IT skills

Organisational skills

Team-working skills

Communication skills

Education

Educated to Higher level, NC or SVQ level 2 in English

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Vacancy Information

The salary advertised is full time (35 hours per week, 52 weeks per year). Part-time hours / sessional posts will be pro-rated accordingly.

Hourly rate of pay: £13.48 - £14.33
This is a 39-week sessional post i.e. working hours will be during school term time plus in-service days.

Days and Hours of Work:
Monday - Thursday, 08:00-16:00
Friday, 08:00-13:00
To start asap.

Musselburgh Grammar School is a vibrant and ambitious secondary, serving the town of Musselburgh and the nearby village of Whitecraig. The Musselburgh community is strong, lively and loyal and our school sits proudly at the heart of it. Musselburgh is the largest town in East Lothian with easy access to the City Bypass and is only 5 miles east of Edinburgh city centre with excellent bus and train links.

We are a fully comprehensive school with approximately 800 pupils ranging in age from 12 to 18, and over 60 staff in total. Our vision is one of ambition and inspiration, and consistent with our school’s motto of 'Striving for Excellence – Caring for All.' We are determined to ensure that every young person receives the very best at MGS, so we're constantly innovating and looking for new ideas to improve our young people’s experience.

An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Business Support Assistant, which will include reception duties and supporting the school with office administration. Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) are essential - as well as an aptitude for learning new digital skills and systems.

The successful candidate will have:

• experience of working in a busy, fast-paced environment
• proven customer service experience
• excellent IT skills and a high level of confidence in Microsoft Office
• great organisational skills
• a friendly, caring, and professional manner
• excellent team-working skills

If you think you have what we’re looking for, and want the chance to make a difference, we welcome your application. For any additional information, please contact our Business Manager, Lynn Donohoe on 0131 665 4278.

Job Details

To provide an administrative, clerical, reception and information support to the school through a range of tasks carried out within well-defined regulations.

Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.

The ‘East Lothian Way’– values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.

Job Requirements

Relevant Qualifications
Educated to ‘Higher’ level, NC or SVQ level 2 in English and/or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills and competencies gained through relevant experience.

PVG Membership
This post is considered as a Regulated Role with vulnerable children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020.

All preferred candidates for posts carrying out regulated work with these groups will be required to become a PVG Scheme member, or undergo a PVG Scheme update if they are already a member, prior to any formal offer of employment being made by East Lothian Council.

Please note: PVG member’s records are constantly updated with any new vetting information that arises. Any information that is disclosed on a PVG membership or update check, if relevant to the post being applied for, will be discussed with the applicant and investigated prior to any formal offer being made.

Please note:
If you have spent more than 3 months working or living outwith the UK in the last 5 years then you will be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website.

Additional Information

For additional East Lothian Council employment information please click on the following link: http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk/nonteachinginfo

East Lothian Council Schools:
Further details on all East Lothian Council Primary and Secondary Schools, including individual school websites can be found here: http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk/directories/878/schools

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