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 01343 545181, email admin.elginhigh@moray-edunet.gov.uk

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