At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide administrative support in a school environment and assist with clerical duties.
- Company: Join Aberdeen City Council, committed to equality and diversity.
- Benefits: Flexible working hours, supportive team, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Guaranteed interview schemes for eligible applicants and a friendly work culture.
- Why this job: Make a difference in students' lives while gaining valuable office experience.
- Qualifications: Experience in school office support and proficiency in IT systems required.
The predicted salary is between 16 - 24 £ per hour.
Location: Middleton Park School
Duration: Permanent, Part Time
Roles that require PVG Membership
Please note that with effect from 1 April 2023, where a role requires PVG membership, candidates will be required to meet the cost of the PVG membership. This applies only to roles with a full time equivalent salary of £30,000 and above (Teaching roles and jobs at Grade 11 and above (currently £17.31 per hour). The Council will pay for the PVG membership cost initially, either £18 for existing PVG scheme members, or £59 for non-members, and this cost will be deducted from an employee’s first FULL month’s salary payment.
Job purpose/about the role:
- To assist with the provision of administrative and clerical support within secondary schools, financial and administrative duties in accordance with corporate and school procedures.
The working pattern can be negotiated; however, we require the postholder to work a split shift over 2 days including a Friday and during school hours. The successful candidate will have previous school office support experience, be confident in using IT systems, be well organised, show good initiative and have a kind and nurturing ethos.
The post holder needs to hold as a minimum:
- PVG membership for regulated work with children OR willingness to obtain prior to commencing work
The postholder is able to demonstrate:
- High level of competency in using Microsoft packages
- Ability to contribute positively to a team, including in a supervisory role where required
About Us:
Aberdeen City Council is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.
Flexible Working:
We are happy to talk flexible working and offer flexible working for most roles in the organisation meaning that many of our employees enjoy the freedom of choosing a working pattern that suits them as much as it suits the organisation.
Disability Confident:
We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you consider yourself to have a disability and think you may require a reasonable adjustment to be made for this part of the selection process, or would like further information in relation to reasonable adjustments, please contact us.
We are a forces-friendly employer, have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a gold award recipient in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
We have a number of guaranteed interview schemes available to applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for who:
- have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 (all jobs)
- looked after young people, those that are in continuing care or are a care leaver up to the age of 29 (all jobs)
- are aged 16-24 and live in Aberdeen City or have been to an Aberdeen City Council school and are applying for a Modern Apprenticeship (except Trades apprenticeships)
- have done a Foundation Apprenticeship with Aberdeen City Council and are applying for any apprenticeships relevant to the area in which they did their Foundation Apprenticeship
- are New Scots aged 16-24 and are applying for any apprenticeships
Please note that eligibility to work in the UK is dependent on legal status and all applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK.
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