Administrative Assistant

We are seeking a dedicated, organised and hard‑working Administrator to deliver a variety of administration tasks as part of our busy school team.

Our office team is situated within the Main Reception area at the heart of the school campus and serves as a central reference point and contact for pupils, parents, staff and visitors.

• IT
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) and school management systems.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written skills with a professional manner.
• Safeguarding: Commitment to promoting the welfare of children.
• Attributes: Strong multi‑tasking abilities and a calm approach under pressure.

Additional information:
Heriot’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share in this commitment. This post is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007; successful candidates will be required to obtain membership of the PVG scheme.

Parking is not available on our campus.

George Heriot’s Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

For Support Staff, the package includes:

• Enhanced holiday allowance (38 days minimum)
• Generous pension scheme (up to 11% employer contribution with 5% employee contribution)
• Enhanced sick pay, maternity and paternity pay
• Family‑friendly policies, including Personal Emergency Leave Days
• Annual review and opportunities for training and continued professional development
• Travel to work schemes
• School Fee Remission (non‑contractual benefit)
• Employee Assistance programme, including 24/7 counselling helpline and retail discounts
• Opportunities for involvement in the wider school community