Job Description To provide an efficient and effective reception and clerical support service within the school. Responsibilities To provide a general reception service to members of the public and visitors to the school. General clerical duties. Typing/word processing. Book keeping as required. Other duties. The Individual Experience of working in a busy office environment using relevant technology and equipment e.g. photocopier, E-mail, Intra/Internet Significant clerical/administration/typing experience, including production of letter/report, filing, cash handling and dealing with the public Experience of using a range of computer packages including Microsoft Office, Excel, Access, Phoenix, Publisher, Seemis 4 SQA standard grades or equivalent (at level 3 or above, including English and Mathematics/Arithmetic) Advanced keyboard qualification (RSA II in typing, audio typing, word processing)/ ECDL/Clait (or equivalent working knowledge of Microsoft software packages) Ability to use initiative when required Flexible in approach and open to different ways of working Self-confidence and self-motivated Effective communication skills: oral and written Excellent interpersonal skills Ability to record information accurately Strong customer care skills and focus Ability to work on own and as part of a team Sound knowledge of software packages e.g. Microsoft Office Ability to demonstrate a high standard of numeracy and literacy Effective organisational skills/time management with the ability to respond to conflicting and competing demands Ability to prioritise workload, in accordance with objectives and targets Ability to relate well with all levels of staff Willingness to accept direction/delegation Appreciation, acceptance of and commitment to importance of confidentiality Ability to work in a shared office Flexibility to meet the needs and demands of the service. Ability to work in different offices dependent on the service Long term temporary appointment for up to 23 months. Closing Date: 14 March 2025 Starting Salary: £24,995.10 (pro rata) £13.26 per hour 29.25 hours per week (47 week contract, ie term time working plus balance of days to be worked during school holiday periods) For further information contact: the Head Teacher, Keith Primary School, telephone 01542 882802, email admin.keithpmoray-gov.gov.uk