Clerical/Admin Assistant (Part-Time, Term-Time) (Permanent)

Job DescriptionAs this post is part-time the salary will be pro-rata to the hours worked.
Work Pattern:- Monday, Thursday and Friday from 9:15am - 2:15pm.
Reporting directly to the Head Teacher, you will be responsible for the effective and efficient delivery of a comprehensive clerical and administrative service.
You will ensure the smooth running of the school office and provide a welcoming, professional reception service, responding to all enquiries by telephone or in person.
Your duties will also include managing and maintaining school data, ensuring all records are accurate, up to date, and stored on the appropriate computerised systems.
General office responsibilities include photocopying, filing, document preparation, mail distribution, assisting with the arrangement of transport and outings, and routine cash handling tasks such as receiving and recording payments for school activities and uniforms.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office is essential, along with strong organisational and communication skills.RequirementsThis post is considered as Regulated Work with Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2020 and as such membership with the PVG scheme is essential. Further details of this scheme can be found here.Preferred applicants will be required to become members of the relevant PVG scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer being made by West Dunbartonshire Council.ResponsibilitiesThe employment for which you are applying is excepted from the provisions of section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applicants are, therefore, not statutorily entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are "spent" under the provisions of the Act.
In the event of employment any failure to disclose such convictions could result in dismissal or disciplinary action.
The IndividualWDC was voted one of the top ten flexible employers and prides itself in providing flexible working to support work life balance. In addition to this there are also additional benefits:• Access to the Local Government pension scheme (LGPS) with an employer’s contribution of at least 19.3% and all associated benefits• A minimum of 25 days annual leave, increasing a day each year up to 35 days as well as 8 fixed public holidays each year• Access to employee wellbeing supports including occupational health & counselling if ever you need help and supportNow that you have read the role and what we have to offer, we would love to hear from you. Please use the application to tell us your experience, and why you are the candidate for this role.For information about West Dunbartonshire Council please click on the following link and see why we are an employer of choice:About UsMore information on the benefits of working within West Dunbartonshire Council, can be found using the following link:Benefits of Working With Us