Clerical Assistant - Currie Community High School

Clerical Assistant – Currie Community High School

Salary: £26,806 - £27,032 (pro‑rata for part‑time and sessional)

Hours:

19 hours per week, 40 weeks sessional. Working pattern:
Monday 8:00‑16:00, Tuesday 8:00‑16:00 (45‑minute break), Friday 8:00‑12:45 (15‑minute break). One additional week during summer holidays.

Location:

Currie Community High School, located south‑west of the City of Edinburgh.

• Perform administrative and reception tasks in the school office.
• Operate various computerised systems and maintain accurate records.
• Organise and manage scheduling and correspondence.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with care.
• Support school staff and visitors, providing a friendly, efficient front‑desk service.

• Experience or sound knowledge of computerised office systems.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills, ability to meet deadlines and show initiative.
• Positive and flexible attitude, capable of working within a team and with independent responsibility.
• Knowledge of local government regulations may be an advantage.

Regulated work:
The position requires a Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 clearance. Successful candidate must join the PVG scheme or undergo an update check. Applicants who have spent a continuous period of 3+ months outside the UK in the last 5 years must provide an overseas criminal record check.

Disabled and care‑experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria are guaranteed an interview.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and able to be their best. Employees are encouraged to uphold the school's values of ambition, respect, and equality.

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