Senior Clerical Assistant - DGA13607


Company:	Dumfries and Galloway Council
Salary:	£21,895.40 to £22,271.65 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Sanquhar, DG4 6QJ
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	9 Sept 2026
Closing date:	23 Sept 2026

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Senior Clerical Assistant (7/00926M)

Kelloholm Primary School

£21,895.40 - £22,271.65

We are seeking to appoint a well-motivated and organised person to join us at Kelloholm Primary School. You will be required to work 35.75 hours per week, 38 weeks per year for a period of up to 1 year.

You must be educated to SCQF level 4 (Standard Grade) or equivalent, with experience of working in an office environment and knowledge of Microsoft packages.

Experience in dealing with the public and the ability to work with the minimum of supervision are essential. You will be required to work to a high level of accuracy and be able to work to tight deadlines.

The postholder will have excellent interpersonal skills and will be aware of, and able to maintain, confidentiality.

This position may be suitable for a Secondment. Agreement from your line manager must be sought before applying for this post on a secondment basis

This post is considered as Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. From 28 February 2011, preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG scheme update check prior to formal offer of employment being made by Dumfries and Galloway Council.

Applicants who have been resident outside the UK within the last 5 years, if offered a position, in addition to a Disclosure Scotland Check, will be required to provide a completed police record check from the police authority in the country or countries in which they were resident.

With an exciting benefits package, working for Dumfries and Galloway Council supports you to invest in your own health and wellbeing. Employees have access to our bespoke Vivup platform with over 800 discounts on everyday essentials from top UK retailers, restaurants, utility providers and more. Employees also get access to membership of

The Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland) exclusive discounts from local businesses, a Cycle-to-Work scheme, financial support from My Money Matters, and guidance from our trained Wellbeing Champions.

Here at Dumfries and Galloway Council we are committed to equality, diversity and equal opportunity with our values, which include treating everyone with dignity, fairness and respect, driving us to tackle inequality. We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation.

For further information please contact: Elliot Ferguson, Headteacher on 01659 67228 or email: gw23fergusonelliot@glow.sch.uk

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