Clerical Assistant in Dunfermline

Proposed Interview Date: Monday 23 November 2026

Closing Date: Thursday 12 November 2026

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: FC3 £25,604.23 to £26,786.83 (Pro rata)

Working Pattern: 9 Hours per week over 3 days, 39 weeks per year

Location: St Leonards

Primary 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.

Job Details

We are looking for a highly skilled Clerical Assistant to provide front line clerical support in a Primary School, acting as the focal point for staff and visitors. The postholder will be responsible for responding to changes in procedures and IT systems and for ensuring the effective day-to-day running of the school office. As a Clerical Assistant, you will work under the direction and supervision of the Headteacher or Admin Assistant/Coordinator.

Qualification, Registration and Skill Requirements

You are required to have a minimum of 4 qualifications at SCQF level 4, including English and Maths (e.g. National 4, Standard Grades at General Level or O grades). 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.
• Alternative Formats - Job information can be made available in alternative formats.

For Further Information Please Contact: Donna Parker