At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the Head Teacher with efficient clerical and administrative tasks.
- Company: Join South Ayrshire Council, dedicated to community wellbeing and development.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, excellent pension, and generous leave entitlements.
- Other info: Temporary position until June 2027 with opportunities for personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Strong organisational skills and a passion for supporting education.
The predicted salary is between 24000 - 28000 £ per year.
To assist the Head Teacher in the provision of an efficient and effective clerical and administrative support to the school.
RESPONSIBILITIES
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ABOUT US
South Ayrshire is at the heart of historic Ayrshire, with a wealth of local heritage and culture, first class leisure amenities, world-wide travel links, diverse landscapes and thriving communities. Making a difference for our communities is at the heart of what we do and working with us means, you can use your skills, knowledge and experience to help us do just that. We currently employ around 6000 people to serve a population of more than 112,000 people located across a diverse area that includes the towns of Ayr, Girvan, Maybole, Prestwick and Troon as well as small rural villages, coastline and farmland. We are an ambitious Council, and we aim to place people at the centre of everything we do as we look to deliver the best possible outcomes. We are ambitious for our communities too and our new Council Plan is based on priorities and outcomes that we believe will have the greatest impact on the wellbeing of our communities, our local economy, and our environment.
BENEFITS
- Competitive salary
- Excellent pension scheme
- Generous annual leave entitlement and enhanced leave scheme (purchase of up to 2 weeks’ holidays)
- Wellbeing initiatives and Occupational Health services
- A healthy environment supportive of work-life balance and caring responsibilities
- Car leasing scheme
- Discounts on major supermarkets and retailers, cinemas and gym memberships (including Council leisure facilities)
- Purchase of white goods and more via salary sacrifice
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Scotwest Credit Union
REQUIREMENTS
This post is considered to be Regulated Work with children and/or protected adults as specified in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) (PVG) Act 2007. Accordingly, the preferred candidate will be required to become a member of the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme update if already a Scheme member, prior to any formal offer of employment being made. If you wish further information on the PVG Scheme you can visit the Disclosure Scotland website at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk. Please note you may be required to meet PVG costs.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This post is temporary until 30/06/2027. The grade of this post is Level 5. The work style for this post is Office worker. The successful candidate will work from a designated office location.
Administrative Assistant - Prestwick Academy - SOA12798 - SOA12798 employer: South Ayrshire Council
South Ayrshire Council is an exceptional employer, dedicated to making a positive impact in the community while providing a supportive work environment for its employees. With competitive salaries, generous leave entitlements, and a strong focus on employee wellbeing, staff can thrive both personally and professionally. Located in the picturesque Prestwick, employees enjoy a rich cultural heritage and access to various leisure amenities, making it an ideal place to work and grow.
