At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide admin support to the School Operations Team and assist with communications.
- Company: Join a supportive school environment focused on student welfare and community values.
- Benefits: Enjoy free lunches, sports club access, and generous pension contributions.
- Other info: Flexible full-time or part-time roles available with great career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a difference in education while developing your skills in a dynamic setting.
- Qualifications: Experience in busy offices; school experience is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Erskine Stewart Melville are currently recruiting for an Administration Assistant to join the School Operations Team on a permanent basis from 17 August 2026 (subject to satisfactory pre‑employment checks). The role is term time plus one week. We welcome applications from candidates seeking either a full‑time (1.0 FTE) position or a part‑time (0.5 FTE) appointment. Depending on the applicant pool and organisational needs, the role may be filled by one full‑time employee or two part‑time employees sharing the responsibilities.
The working hours for the full‑time role would be 41.09 hours per week during term time and the salary is £24,024. The working hours for the part‑time role would be 20.5455 hours per week during term time and the salary is £12,012.
Responsibilities
- Providing administrative assistance to other members of the School Operations Teams
- Sending relevant communications to staff, students and parents, as need be
- Supporting the Admissions Team
Qualifications
- Experience working in a busy and dynamic office environment
- Experience of database administration
- Ideally experience working in a school or education environment
Eligibility
ESMS is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants will therefore be unable to apply for and secure a Skilled Worker visa. The successful candidate will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.
Safeguarding
ESMS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and Disclosure Scotland. All staff working at ESMS have direct access to young people therefore all posts within the school are considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Benefits
- Fee remission from Nursery to S6
- Free school lunches
- Free Sports’ Club membership, including access to pool and fitness suites
- Paid moving house day
- Employer pension contributions of up to 8%
- Death in service benefit
- Family friendly policies, including enhanced maternity leave
- Membership of the ESMS Discount and Benefits Scheme, including a range of discounts at 130,000 retail and entertainment locations
- Employee Assistance Service
- Cycle to work scheme
- Car leasing salary sacrifice scheme
- Annual professional review process
- Regular salary reviews
- Funding towards professional qualifications
Values
We are looking for individuals who can embody and promote ESMS values of Kindness, Confidence, Resilience, Integrity, and Curiosity while role modelling behaviours in line with our school pillars of Ambition, Innovation, and Community.
Administration Assistant employer: Scottish Council of Independent Schools
Erskine Stewart Melville is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and dynamic work environment for Administration Assistants within the School Operations Team. With a strong commitment to employee growth, benefits such as fee remission, free lunches, and professional development funding, alongside a culture that values kindness and community, ESMS provides a fulfilling workplace for those passionate about education.
Contact Details:
Scottish Council of Independent Schools Recruitment Team
