Job Description This post is for 17.5 hours per week and is Fixed Term to 18/10/2026. As this is a part-time post the salary will be pro-rata to the hours worked. Reporting directly to the Head Teacher, you will be responsible for the effective and efficient delivery of a comprehensive clerical and administrative service supporting the operations of Braehead Primary School. You will ensure the smooth running of the school office and provide a welcoming, professional reception service, responding to all enquiries by telephone or in person. Your duties will also include managing and maintaining school data, ensuring all records are accurate, up to date, and stored on the appropriate computerised systems. General office responsibilities include photocopying, filing, document preparation, mail distribution, assisting with the arrangement of transport and outings, and routine cash handling tasks such as receiving and recording payments for school activities and uniforms. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is essential, along with strong organisational and communication skills. Requirements This post is considered as Regulated Work with Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2020 and as such membership with the PVG scheme is essential. Further details of this scheme can be found here . Preferred applicants will be required to become members of the relevant PVG scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer being made by West Dunbartonshire Council. Responsibilities The employment for which you are applying is excepted from the provisions of section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) Order 1975. Applicants are, therefore, not statutorily entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are "spent" under the provisions of the Act. In the event of employment any failure to disclose such convictions could result in dismissal or disciplinary action. The Individual WDC was voted one of the top ten flexible employers and prides itself in providing flexible working to support work life balance. In addition to this there are also additional benefits: • Access to the Local Government pension scheme (LGPS) with an employer’s contribution of at least 19.3% and all associated benefits • A minimum of 25 days annual leave, increasing a day each year up to 35 days as well as 8 fixed public holidays each year • Access to employee wellbeing supports including occupational health
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