At a Glance
- Tasks: Support school operations with admin tasks and excellent communication skills.
- Company: St Augustine's RC High School, a vibrant community-focused school in Edinburgh.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working hours, and training opportunities.
- Other info: Commitment to diversity and inclusion; guaranteed interview for eligible applicants.
- Why this job: Join a diverse team and make a difference in students' lives every day.
- Qualifications: Experience in busy office environments and strong ICT skills.
The predicted salary is between 26806 - 27032 £ per year.
Salary: £26,806 – £27,032
Hours: 36 per week, 52 weeks
Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range.
St Augustine's RC High School is situated in the west of the City of Edinburgh and has a school roll of 1035. The catchment area encompasses Catholic and non‑denominational primary schools extending from South Queensferry in the north to Balerno in the south. As a result of parental choice, our current S1 contains students drawn from 31 primaries.
Responsibilities:
- Experience of working in a busy office environment.
- Willingness to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
- Competent ICT skills, including databases, spreadsheets and word documents.
- Excellent communication skills and experience of working to tight deadlines.
- Use of SEEMIS for timetable input, SQA exam rooming and usual office/admin duties.
Qualifications:
Training will be provided where necessary.
Pre‑Employment Checks:
As a regulated role with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007, the preferred candidate must join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more outside the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required to be supplied. An unconditional offer of employment and commencement will be subject to satisfactory outcomes of both checks.
Commitment to Diversity:
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and able to be their best. We encourage applications from women for senior roles, people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care‑experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people across all levels of the organisation. All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience. Disabled and care‑experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
Interview Process:
Part of our recruitment will include an assessment of how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working. You can find out more on the Our Behaviours web page.
Flexibility Happy to talk flexible working.
Clerical Assistant - St Augustine's RC High School employer: Diversity Dashboard
St Augustine's RC High School is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment in the heart of Edinburgh. With a commitment to employee growth and development, staff benefit from ongoing training opportunities and a culture that values respect, integrity, and flexibility. The school prioritises diversity and encourages applications from all backgrounds, ensuring that every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute meaningfully to the educational experience of its students.
