School Administrator - Dalry Primary School

School Administrator – Dalry Primary School

Salary: £27,257 - £29,850 (pro‑rated for part‑time and sessional)

Working hours:

17.5 per week, 40 weeks sessional;
Monday‑Friday 08:30‑12:00.

Dalry Primary School is a diverse and multicultural primary school & nursery located 5 minutes’ walk from Haymarket Station. We are seeking a proactive, solution‑focused School Administrator to join our hard‑working and committed team.

• Operate financial, management information, and budgetary information systems and services for the school.
• Manage and supervise any administrative support staff.
• Deliver a wide range of administrative, clerical, secretarial, and general office support services.
• Provide a professional and welcoming front‑of‑house service for the busy school office, maintaining confidentiality and data protection.
• Work closely with the Head Teacher and wider school staff in a busy environment.

• Experience in office administration, monitoring budgets, recording financial and other records, and computerised information systems.
• Experience working in a school highly desirable, with knowledge of school processes and information systems.
• Strong people‑management skills and ability to multitask.
• Knowledge of Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 and willingness to join the PVG Scheme or provide an update check. If living abroad for ≥3 months in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check required.

Work is through a Victorian building with multiple stairs.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from women in senior roles, minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, care‑experienced people, carers, and LGBT+ people. All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience. Disabled and care‑experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility will be part of the interview assessment.

Flexible working arrangements are possible.

Find out more about our commitment to equalities.