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29 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, Fixed Term until 4 January 2027

Start Date - August 2026

Working Hours - Monday to Thursday 8am – 2pm, Friday 8am – 1pm

West Calder High School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and organised Clerical Assistant to join our school team. With a focus on excellent customer service, you will be the first point of contact for pupils, staff and visitors to the school.

Your duties will include but limited to:

Meeting and greeting all stakeholders and assisting them with any enquiries they may have
Answering the phone, taking and relaying messages
Assisting with any ad hoc administration and database updates of pupil information
Cash handling

The office at West Calder High School is very busy serving over 100 employees and 1280 pupils, so you need to love being busy and thrive in a fast-paced working environment. The role requires you to be computer literate (MS Office), a strong communicator and willing to roll up your sleeves to get stuck in wherever assistance is required. Previous experience within a school environment and the use of SEEMIS is desirable but not essential.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer of employment being made by West Lothian Council.

For further information please contact Pippa Kerr, Area Business Support Manager – e-mail: phillipa.kerr@westlothian.org.uk

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