Clerical Assistant / Typist - MOR12201

Job Description

To provide an efficient and effective reception and clerical support service within the school.

Requirements

This post is considered to be a ‘Regulated Role’ under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020. Under the Act it is a legal requirement for an individual undertaking a regulated role with children or protected adults to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme.

Therefore the successful candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to any formal offer of employment being made by Moray Council.

Responsibilities

• To provide a general reception service to members of the public and visitors to the school.
• General clerical duties.
• Typing/word processing.
• Book keeping as required.
• Other duties.

The Individual

• Experience of working in a busy office environment using relevant technology and equipment e.g. photocopier, E-mail, Intra/Internet
• Significant clerical/administration/typing experience, including production of letter/report, filing, cash handling and dealing with the public
• Experience of using a range of computer packages including Microsoft Office, Excel, Access, Phoenix, Publisher, Seemis
• 4 SQA standard grades or equivalent (at level 3 or above, including English and Mathematics/Arithmetic*)
• Advanced keyboard qualification (RSA II in typing, audio typing, word processing)/ ECDL/Clait* (or equivalent working knowledge of Microsoft software packages)
• Ability to use initiative when required
• Flexible in approach and open to different ways of working
• Self-confidence and self-motivated
• Effective communication skills: oral and written
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to record information accurately
• Strong customer care skills and focus
• Ability to work on own and as part of a team
• Sound knowledge of software packages e.g. Microsoft Office
• Ability to demonstrate a high standard of numeracy and literacy
• Effective organisational skills/time management with the ability to respond to conflicting and competing demands
• Ability to prioritise workload, in accordance with objectives and targets
• Ability to relate well with all levels of staff
• Willingness to accept direction/delegation
• Appreciation, acceptance of and commitment to importance of confidentiality
• Ability to work in a shared office
• Flexibility to meet the needs and demands of the service.
• Ability to work in different offices dependent on the service

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday
Potential Interview Date: week commencing 28 September 2026

Closing Date: 18 September 2026
Starting Salary: £26,898.95 (pro rata)
£14.27 per hour
36.25 hours per week - 47.15 week contract, ie term time working plus balance of days to be worked during school holiday periods

For further information contact: the School Support Co-ordinator, Elgin High School, telephone , email admin.elginhigh@moray-edunet.gov.uk