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Clerical Assistant - MOR11941

Company:Moray Council
Salary:£26,898 - £27,351
Hours:Full-time
Location:Elgin, IV30 4DY
Working pattern:On-site
Job type:Permanent
Posting date:24 Jul 2026
Closing date:8 Aug 2026
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Summary

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

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.

Closing Date: 8 August 2026

Starting Salary: £26,898 (pro rata)

£14.27 per hour

15 hours per week (term time working)

For further information contact:

The Head Teacher, Bishopmill Primary School, telephone 01343

547841, email admin.bishopmillp@moray-gov.gov.uk, or

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

 

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