Office Support Assistant

Office Support Assistant – Elovate Systems Inc. (Newbattle High School, Midlothian, Scotland)

Job Description

Newbattle High school is a comprehensive, non-denominational high school with a current roll of 1300 pupils. We have eight associated primary schools – Easthouses, Lawfield, Mayfield, Gorebridge, Stobhill, Gore Glen, Newtongrange and Moorfoot, with whom we have excellent working relationships and well-established transition links. At Newbattle we pride ourselves on our values: Achieve, Include, Motivate and Respect. We are very much a community school that places great value on building strong relationships with every member of our school community. We are fortunate to occupy a lovely community campus, built in 2018.

Knowledge & Essential Requirements

• Evidence of competency in literacy and numeracy skills such as a minimum of three standard grades level 3 passes or above to include Mathematics and English or equivalent. SVQ 2 or equivalent is an acceptable alternative.
• Some practical experience or demonstration of competency in the use of word processing and standard PC software packages.
• Demonstrable competency in keyboard and clerical skills; SVQ 2 or equivalent is an acceptable alternative.
• Experience in a similar office environment, with a working knowledge of modern office equipment would be desirable.

CLOSING DATE – Tuesday 18th November 2025
INTERVIEW DATE – week commencing 24th November 2025

Job Details

• Position Title: Office Support Assistant
• Directorate: Children, Young People and Partnerships
• Location: Newbattle High School
• Contract Status: Permanent
• Hours per Week: 36
• Weeks per Year: 39
• Salary: Minimum £23,213.27 per annum (based on 36 hours over 39 weeks per year). Successive appointments will be on the salary scale per Midlothian Council policy.

Responsibilities

• This post is considered Regulated Work with Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Applicants barred from working with children must not apply.
• Successful candidates must hold PVG Scheme membership for Regulated Work with Children. Applicants will need to join the Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to commencing employment. The cost of this check will be borne by the applicant.
• Applicants will be required to disclose and share a PVG Certificate with Midlothian Council within 14 days of receiving notification from Disclosure Scotland.
• If the PVG certificate is not accessed within 14 days, a further application and additional cost may be incurred.
• Applicants can request reasonable adjustment for disability or other needs by contacting 0131 271 3063, indicating the post reference.
• If you are a trainee of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability, or are a care-experienced young person who has previously been a looked‑after child, you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.

Equal Opportunities

Midlothian Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, ethnicity, disability, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.

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