Clerical Assistant
| Posting date: | 21 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £24,740 to £25,885 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 February 2026 |
| Location: | Burntisland, Fife |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Fife Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 21782 |
Summary
We are looking for a highly skilled Clerical Assistant to provide front line clerical support in a primary or nursery school, acting as the focal point for staff and visitors. You will be responsible for responding to changes in procedures and IT systems and for ensuring the effective day-to-day running of the school office. As a Clerical Assistant, you will work under the direction and supervision of the Headteacher or Admin Assistant/Coordinator.
You are required to have a minimum of 4 qualifications at SCQF level 4, including English and Maths (e.g. National 4, Standard Grades at General Level or O Grades).
Before confirming to your appointment, you will be required to obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland and become a member of the relevant PVG scheme.
For further information please contact: Melanie Wood - Melanie.Wood@fife.gov.uk
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You are required to have a minimum of 4 qualifications at SCQF level 4, including English and Maths (e.g. National 4, Standard Grades at General Level or O Grades).
Before confirming to your appointment, you will be required to obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland and become a member of the relevant PVG scheme.
For further information please contact: Melanie Wood - Melanie.Wood@fife.gov.uk
Not all our vacancies are advertised here. Please visit www.fife.gov.uk/jobs to view all our current vacancies. While you are on our site, why not sign up for 'Job Alerts' and we will email you when we advertise a vacancy that you may be interested in. Refer to our FAQ page if you require further guidance.
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