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Administrative Assistant, Dounby Primary School - ORK09239

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Posting date: 16 April 2025
Salary: £28,006.00 to £28,572.00 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 05 May 2025
Location: Dounby, KW17 2HT
Company: Orkney Islands Council
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: ORK09239

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EDUCATION, LEISURE AND HOUSING

Dounby Primary School

Administrative Assistant

25 hours per week

Temporary up to 9 June 2026

£28,006 - £28,572 pro rata / £15.35 - £15.66 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance)

We require a Administrative Assistant to join an established administrative team which provides all aspects of administrative support for Dounby Primary School.

Previous experience in general administration, customer-facing reception duties, Microsoft Office packages and basic financial systems is essential. Duties will include maintaining records and databases, answering calls from the public, and all other admin requirements on a day-to-day basis within this varied, but demanding environment.

You should hold a SVQ2 or equivalent SCQF level 5 qualification in an administration related subject. Where you do not hold this, a minimum of 2 years' experience in an administrative role is essential.

A positive and enthusiastic team player is required who enjoys interacting with children and adults in a busy environment.

This post is subject to membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme in respect of regulated work with children.

Prospective applicants are encouraged to discuss the post by contacting Islean Gibson, Head Teacher on 01856 771234 or email; islean.gibson@glow.okneyschools.org.uk

Closing Date: 23:59 on Monday 5 May 2025

Please note interview expenses are not payable for this post.

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