At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide confidential administrative support and manage school data efficiently.
- Company: Join the Education Directorate committed to improving life chances for all.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive benefits package and discounts on various products.
- Other info: Flexible part-time hours with opportunities for personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of children and families in your community.
- Qualifications: Must have National 5 or equivalent qualifications.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing Monday 24 August 2026
Closing Date: Thursday 20 August 2026
Contract Type: Temporary Until August 2027
Working Pattern: 30 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
Location: John Fergus School
Purpose and Values of Education Directorate
The Education Directorate is committed to Improving Life Chances for All through a wide range of direct services which support our children, young people, families and the wider Fife community. Our approach to improvement is rooted in our core values: Compassion, Ambition, Respect and Equity which reflect the ethos, culture and practice principles of all staff across the directorate. We strive to ensure that our attitudes and behaviour reflect these core values in all our dealings with children, young people, their families, and the wider community in partnership with those who support them.
Supporting Statement
As part of your application, you must provide us with a Supporting Statement which outlines how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. Without a Supporting Statement, your application will not be progressed. Your Supporting Statement must not be a CV.
Please consider and demonstrate the following when completing your Supporting Statement:
- Ways in which you have demonstrated that you can work effectively as part of a team.
- Ways in which you have demonstrated a high level of confidentiality.
- Ways in which you have demonstrated good communication and effective interpersonal skills.
- Ways in which you have used your knowledge, problem solving skills and understanding of office processes and systems to bring about improvement.
We are looking for a highly skilled Clerical Officer to provide a comprehensive and confidential administrative support service within schools, utilising the Management Information Systems and other Education specific IT systems, ensuring accurate IT data capture to meet the requirements of school, corporate and government agencies including SQA reporting and updating and maintaining pupil information to ensure exam entry, planning and timetabling.
Establishing, reviewing and maintaining efficient office systems to enable prompt retrieval of data, completion of returns, as required to meet competing and strict deadlines whilst working with minimum supervision. As a Clerical Officer, you will work under the direction and supervision of the Headteacher or Admin Co-ordinator.
Qualification, Registration and Skill Requirements
You are required to have a NC or equivalent educational qualification to SCQF level 5 which includes Nat 5 or SVQ 2 or Standard Grades at Credit Level or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Before confirming your appointment, you will be required to obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland and become a member of the relevant PVG scheme.
Further Information
Role Profile - When preparing your supporting statement, review the role profile and think about how you meet the essential criteria.
How We Work Matters - Our employees are expected to display and promote certain behaviours in the workplace.
Employee Benefits - Employees have access to a benefits package that offers discounts on a wide range of products and services.
For further information please contact: Lesley Beat at Lesley.Beat@fife.gov.uk
Clerical Officer in Glenrothes employer: Centreforequalities
Centreforequalities is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and development of both its staff and the children in its care. Located in Kirkcaldy, the organisation fosters a supportive work culture with ample training opportunities and a commitment to employee growth, alongside benefits such as membership in the Fife Pension Fund and a generous holiday allowance. Joining our team means making a meaningful impact in the lives of young people while enjoying a fulfilling and rewarding career.
