Senior Business Support Assistant - Dunbar Grammar School - EAL12941


Company:	East Lothian Council
Salary:	£25,457 - £27,063
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Dunbar, EH42 1NJ
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	7 Aug 2026
Closing date:	23 Aug 2026

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Summary

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: £13.95 - £14.83

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 - Friday, starting and finishing times are flexible within the school day.

To start asap.

An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Business Support Assistant for the school office at Dunbar Grammar School which encompasses a wide variety of tasks and a high standard of customer service for all our school community and stakeholders.

The role requires good MS Office skills, particularly Excel and Word. The successful applicant will also work with SEEMIS (Management Information System).

School experience would be welcomed, but is not essential.

If you are well organised and can multi-task, feel you are capable of using your initiative under pressure to meet deadlines and can deal with people on all levels this varied role offers a rewarding opportunity.

The post is permanent and full-time and the start date would be in August/September.

You will require an ability to work successfully with others in a wide range of school matters.

You will also require an ability to maintain a sense of humour and a sense of perspective.

SCHOOL INFORMATION

Head Teacher: John Johnstone

Address: Summerfield Road, Dunbar, EH42 1NJ

Telephone: 01368 863 339

E-mail:

admin@dunbargrammar.elcschool.org.uk

School Website:

https://sites.google.com/edubuzz.org/dunbargrammar/home

Dunbar Grammar is a six-year, fully inclusive, comprehensive, non-denominational and co-educational school. It serves the town of Dunbar and the surrounding area. It is one of seven secondary schools in East Lothian.

The present building was opened in 1961 and is situated in an attractive site in the centre of Dunbar. It has spacious playground areas and a games field within the school grounds.

The school is fully equipped for disabled access.

The school has been completely redeveloped as part of East Lothian Council's Private and Public Partnership scheme and as a result boasts excellent facilities, including a Games Hall, Fitness Room, Drama Studio and Recording Studio.

The associated primary schools are Dunbar PS, West Barns PS, Stenton PS, Innerwick PS and East Linton PS.

The school roll in September 2025 was 1,100 and the present teaching complement is around 90.

Job Details

To provide administrative, clerical, reception and information support to the school through a range of tasks carried out within well-defined regulations.

Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.

The

‘East Lothian Way’– values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.

Job Requirements

Relevant Qualifications

Educated to ‘Higher’ level, NC or SVQ level 2 in English and/or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills and competencies gained through relevant experience.

PVG Membership

This post is considered as a Regulated Role with vulnerable children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020.

All preferred candidates for posts carrying out regulated work with these groups will be required to become a PVG Scheme member, or undergo a PVG Scheme update if they are already a member, prior to any formal offer of employment being made by East Lothian Council.

Please note: PVG member’s records are constantly updated with any new vetting information that arises. Any information that is disclosed on a PVG membership or update check, if relevant to the post being applied for, will be discussed with the applicant and investigated prior to any formal offer being made.

Please note:

If you have spent more than 3 months working or living out with the UK in the last 5 years then you will be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the

GOV.UK website.

Additional Information

For additional East Lothian Council employment information please click on the following link:

www.eastlothian.gov.uk/nonteachinginfo

East Lothian Council Schools:

Further details on all East Lothian Council Primary and Secondary Schools, including individual school websites can be found here:

Primary Schools

Secondary Schools

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If you require further information about this vacancy, please call 01620 827868, or email us on

recruitment@eastlothian.gov.uk

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