Vacancy Information
The salary advertised is full time (35 hours per week, 52 weeks per year). Part-time hours / sessional posts will be pro-rated accordingly.
Hourly rate of pay: £12.96 - £13.78
This is a 39-week sessional post i.e. working hours will be during school term time plus in-service days.
Days and Hours of Work:
Monday - Thursday, 08:00-16:00
Friday, 08:00-13:00
To start asap.
Musselburgh Grammar School is a vibrant and ambitious secondary, serving the town of Musselburgh and the nearby village of Whitecraig. The Musselburgh community is strong, lively and loyal and our school sits proudly at the heart of it. Musselburgh is the largest town in East Lothian with easy access to the City Bypass and is only 5 miles east of Edinburgh city centre with excellent bus and train links.
We are a fully comprehensive school with approximately pupils ranging in age from 12 to 18, and over 60 staff in total. Our vision is one of ambition and inspiration, and consistent with our school’s motto of ‘Striving for Excellence – Caring for All.’ We are determined to ensure that every young person receives the very best at MGS, so we're constantly innovating and looking for new ideas to improve our young people's experience.
An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Business Support Assistant, which will include reception duties, and supporting the school with office administration. Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) are essential - as well as an aptitude for learning new digital skills and systems. The successful candidate will have:
- experience of working in a busy, fast-paced environment
- proven customer service experience
- excellent skills and a high level of confidence in Microsoft Office
- great organisational skills
- a friendly, caring, and professional manner
- excellent team-working skills
If you think you have what we’re looking for, and want the chance to make a difference, we welcome your application. For any additional information, please contact our Business Manager, Lynn Donohoe on. Interviews will take place on Monday 14th April.
Job Details
To provide administrative, clerical, reception and information support to the school through a range of tasks carried out within well-defined regulations.
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