Business Assistant, Perth Grammar School

Location: Perth Grammar School, Gowans Terrace, Perth, PH1 5AZ

Salary: £22,044 - £23,231 per year

Contract Type: Temporary

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 36 hours per week

Main Purpose of the Role

Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job; it’s about being part of something meaningful. It’s about being part of an organisation that puts people at the heart of all we do and provides opportunities to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch.

We currently have the following opportunity:

Business Assistant (Fixed Term until 16 August 2026) - PKC12683

As a Business Assistant you will provide an efficient administrative and reception service for the School with a strong customer focused approach, making full use of IT equipment and standard software applications as appropriate. You will also be part of the administration team supporting with pupil attendance.

Skills & Experience Required

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in partnership with pupils, parents, staff, and other professionals to promote learning and wellbeing.
• Previous experience of an administrative role.

Knowledge & Experience

• IT experience in use of Microsoft Office packages.
• Ideally have a working knowledge of Integra and SEEMiS; however, training will be available if required.
• Experience of working with the public and excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to deal with challenging situations in a sensitive manner.

Health & Safety

• Awareness of basic Health and Safety issues.
• First aider (training provided).

Communications

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Flexibility and willingness to be involved in school community life and school events/projects.

Team Working

• Ability to work as part of a team, taking direction and working on own initiative.
• Ability to adapt to change.

Decision Making & Problem Solving

• Ability to implement policies and procedures.
• Experience of solution focused situations.

Additional Information

• 6 days public holiday and an additional discretionary day.
• We recognise there can be benefits to flexible working and where individual jobs allow, we seek to support this.
• A healthy work-life balance is important to us and we provide supportive management and, where possible, flexible working arrangements.
• You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.

Next Steps

We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Lynsey Coull, Business and Administration Officer on 01738 472800 to find out more.

External candidates are required to provide contact details for 2 referees, including email addresses. One of these must be your current or most recent employer.

We welcome applications from everyone and as a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to interview applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential requirements of the post.

Working with children and/or protected adults is regarded as a regulated role and under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 you will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check.

If you have lived overseas for a period of 12 months or more (continuous or total) within the last 10 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required.

A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of the above mentioned mandatory pre-employment checks (including references) and will also include eligibility to work in the UK, qualifications and fitness to undertake the post.