Primary School Administrator - MOR12009


Company:	Moray Council
Salary:	£29,519.10 - £31,894.20
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Craigellachie, AB38 9SX
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	8 Jul 2026
Closing date:	7 Aug 2026

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Summary

Job Description

To ensure the effective administrative functioning within the school and to develop and implement administrative policies and procedures within the school.

Responsibilities

Assist the Head Teacher and Senior Management Team in introducing, maintaining and reviewing administrative policies and procedures within the school.

Provide appropriate financial information and administrative advice for the Head Teacher and the Senior Management Team within the school.

Ensure the effective management and maintenance of the Seemis Management System within the school.

Manage all general clerical and administrative functions within the school.

Adopt procedures to ensure a safe working environment.

Participate in the Council's Employee Review and Development Programme.

The Individual

Experience in administrative and clerical work including financial management systems, composing letters/reports, record keeping, filing and dealing with the public

Recognised typing / word processing qualification (eg typing RSA stages 11 or SCOTVEC Text Processing Certificates).

Experience of Microsoft Office including software packages such as Excel, Access).

High level of accuracy in work

Ability to prioritise workload

Ability to use initiative in day to day tasks

Ability to participate as a team member

Self confidence

Self motivated

Strong customer care skills and focus

Effective organisational skills including time management

Appreciation and acceptance of, and commitment to the importance of confidentiality

Good knowledge of software packages – e.g. Microsoft Office / XP / Frontpage

Ability to demonstrate a high standard of numeracy and literacy skills

Flexibility and adaptability

Willingness to accept direction/delegation

Understanding of and ability to demonstrate key inter-personal skills, both on the telephone and face to face

Approachability and willingness to help

Discretion

Flexibility to meet the needs and demands of the service

This post is considered to be a ‘Regulated Role’ under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020. Under the Act it is a legal requirement for an individual undertaking a regulated role with children or protected adults to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme.

Therefore the successful candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to any formal offer of employment being made by Moray Council.

Re-advert of MOR11897 - previous applicants may apply

Proposed Interview Date: Wednesday 19 August 2026

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday

Closing Date: 7th August 2026

Starting Salary: £29,519 (pro rata)

£15.66 per hour

15 hours per week - (47.15 week contract, i.e. term time working plus balance of days to be worked during school holiday periods.)

For further information contact:

Head Teacher, Craigellachie Primary School, telephone 01340 881271, email admin.craigellachiep@moray-edunet.gov.uk, (limited availability over the school holidays) or

Fiona Michie, Business Support Development Manager, telephone 01343 563113 | 07817 957029, email fiona.michie@moray.gov.uk

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