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INTERNAL ONLY
Applications for this post will only be accepted from current employees of West Lothian Council (this includes casual and agency staff who are currently undertaking work for us).
Secondment opportunities must be discussed with your current line manager prior to submitting an application for this post.
26.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, Fixed Term until * August 2026
Sinclair Academy are seeking to appoint a Clerical Assistant to join the office team in the school. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, creative, and passionate person to work in a new state-of-the-art denominational secondary school opened in August 2023 and located in the rapidly growing community of Winchburgh. The school also has shared sports facilities of the highest standard with Winchburgh Academy which is also open to the community.
We believe that our office team is the heart of the school. You will deliver a first line enquiry service to all internal and external school contacts and play a key role in assisting the Admin Officer to ensure efficient support in the operation of all administrative processes within the school. Your also required to assist senior staff by providing accurate, up to date information in various key areas including finance and pupil information.
In the first few years, we will be a growing school, so everyone in the team will work together to provide the best experiences for our young people. This post will be a rare opportunity to be involved in something exciting and completely unique. The roll is anticipated to rise year on year to reach its 660 pupil initial capacity by 2028. A future expansion strategy has been considered beyond this, potentially increasing the school roll up to a maximum capacity of 1,210 pupils.
We are keen to employ a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly from groups currently under-represented, including people with disabilities, those from minority ethnic communities or from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds
This post is considered Regulated Work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) 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 a formal offer of employment being made by West Lothian Council.
Postholders are required to complete a relevant qualification within a 5 year period.
For further information please contact Caroline Campbell, Area Business Support Manager e-mail:
INTERNAL ONLY
Applications for this post will only be accepted from current employees of West Lothian Council (this includes casual and agency staff who are currently undertaking work for us).
Secondment opportunities must be discussed with your current line manager prior to submitting an application for this post.
26.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, Fixed Term until * August 2026
Sinclair Academy are seeking to appoint a Clerical Assistant to join the office team in the school. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, creative, and passionate person to work in a new state-of-the-art denominational secondary school opened in August 2023 and located in the rapidly growing community of Winchburgh. The school also has shared sports facilities of the highest standard with Winchburgh Academy which is also open to the community.
We believe that our office team is the heart of the school. You will deliver a first line enquiry service to all internal and external school contacts and play a key role in assisting the Admin Officer to ensure efficient support in the operation of all administrative processes within the school. Your also required to assist senior staff by providing accurate, up to date information in various key areas including finance and pupil information.
In the first few years, we will be a growing school, so everyone in the team will work together to provide the best experiences for our young people. This post will be a rare opportunity to be involved in something exciting and completely unique. The roll is anticipated to rise year on year to reach its 660 pupil initial capacity by 2028. A future expansion strategy has been considered beyond this, potentially increasing the school roll up to a maximum capacity of 1,210 pupils.
We are keen to employ a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly from groups currently under-represented, including people with disabilities, those from minority ethnic communities or from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds
This post is considered Regulated Work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) 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 a formal offer of employment being made by West Lothian Council.
Postholders are required to complete a relevant qualification within a 5 year period.
For further information please contact Caroline Campbell, Area Business Support Manager e-mail:
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