At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide clerical and administrative support at Stromness Academy.
- Company: Join the Orkney Islands Council, a diverse and inclusive employer.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working options, and a supportive environment.
- Other info: Applications close on 9 August 2026; interviews start from 17 August 2026.
- Why this job: Make a difference in education while developing your administrative skills.
- Qualifications: Must have relevant experience and Level 2 Disclosure with PVG membership.
The predicted salary is between 16.8 - 16.8 £ per hour.
Advert Administrative Assistant Stromness Academy 35 hours per week Permanent £30,060 - £30,662 £16.47 - £16.80 per hour The above amounts include Distant Islands Allowance.
You will be reporting to the Business Manager.
Your working pattern is Monday to Friday.
We are happy to talk flexible working, where possible.
We are looking for an Administrative Assistant to provide all aspects of clerical and administrative support within Stromness Academy.
The necessary qualification, experience and skills required for this role are detailed in the ‘must have’ section of the attached job profile.
These criteria are used for decisions on shortlisting and appointment of applicants.
This post is a regulated role with children and requires Level 2 Disclosure with PVG scheme membership.
Applications close at 23:59 on 9 August 2026 with shortlisting and interviews taking place from week commencing 17 August 2026.
For a discussion about the role, contact Sarah Johnston at sarah. johnston@orkney. gov. uk or on 01856 850660.
For information on applying and our recruitment process, click here for Information for Applicants.
We would welcome your feedback on our recruitment process .
Orkney Islands Council is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, gender, race or ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity status or gender reassignment status.
Administrative Assistant, Stromness Academy - ORK10617 in Orkney employer: Orkney Islands Council
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