At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide reception and clerical support in a busy school environment.
- Company: Join a supportive school community dedicated to education.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, term-time hours, and a chance to make a difference.
- Other info: Opportunity for personal growth and development in a dynamic setting.
- Why this job: Gain valuable experience while helping students and staff thrive.
- Qualifications: Experience in clerical roles and proficiency in Microsoft Office required.
The predicted salary is between 14.27 - 14.27 £ per hour.
To provide an efficient and effective reception and clerical support service within the school.
Responsibilities:
- To provide a general reception service to members of the public and visitors to the school.
- General clerical duties.
- Typing/word processing.
- Bookkeeping as required.
- Other duties.
The Individual:
- Experience of working in a busy office environment using relevant technology and equipment e.g. photocopier, E-mail, Intra/Internet.
- Significant clerical/administration/typing experience, including production of letter/report, filing, cash handling and dealing with the public.
- Experience of using a range of computer packages including Microsoft Office, Excel, Access, Phoenix, Publisher, Seemis.
- 4 SQA standard grades or equivalent (at level 3 or above, including English and Mathematics/Arithmetic).
- Advanced keyboard qualification (RSA II in typing, audio typing, word processing)/ECDL/Clait (or equivalent working knowledge of Microsoft software packages).
- Ability to use initiative when required.
- Flexible in approach and open to different ways of working.
- Self-confidence and self-motivated.
- Effective communication skills: oral and written.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to record information accurately.
- Strong customer care skills and focus.
- Ability to work on own and as part of a team.
- Sound knowledge of software packages e.g. Microsoft Office.
- Ability to demonstrate a high standard of numeracy and literacy.
- Effective organisational skills/time management with the ability to respond to conflicting and competing demands.
- Ability to prioritise workload, in accordance with objectives and targets.
- Ability to relate well with all levels of staff.
- Willingness to accept direction/delegation.
- Appreciation, acceptance of and commitment to importance of confidentiality.
- Ability to work in a shared office.
- Flexibility to meet the needs and demands of the service.
- Ability to work in different offices dependent on the service.
This post is considered to be a ‘Regulated Role’ under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020. Under the Act it is a legal requirement for an individual undertaking a regulated role with children or protected adults to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme. Therefore the successful candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to any formal offer of employment being made by Moray Council.
Closing Date: 3 July 2026
Starting Salary: £26,898.95 (pro rata) £14.27 per hour 31.5 hours per week - term time only
For further information contact: Forres Academy, telephone 01309 5308232, email admin.forresacad@moray-edunet.gov.uk
Clerical Assistant - MOR11990 in Forres employer: Moray Council
Moray Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work environment that values flexibility and teamwork. As a Clerical Assistant at Forres Academy, you will benefit from a term-time schedule, allowing for a healthy work-life balance, while also having access to professional development opportunities within the education sector. The council fosters a culture of inclusivity and respect, ensuring that all staff feel valued and empowered to contribute to the community.
