Clerical Assistant, West Calder High School, 504.61 - WEL10366

<p><h2> Advert </h2><p><b>29 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, Fixed Term until 4 January 2027</b></p><p> Start Date - August 2026</p><p> Working Hours - Monday to Thursday 8am – 2pm, Friday 8am – 1pm </p><p> West Calder High School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and organised Clerical Assistant to join our school team. With a focus on excellent customer service, you will be the first point of contact for pupils, staff and visitors to the school. <p></p> Your duties will include but limited to: <ul><li> Meeting and greeting all stakeholders and assisting them with any enquiries they may have </li><li> Answering the phone, taking and relaying messages </li><li> Assisting with any ad hoc administration and database updates of pupil information </li><li> Cash handling </li></ul><p> The office at West Calder High School is very busy serving over 100 employees and 1280 pupils, so you need to love being busy and thrive in a fast-paced working environment. The role requires you to be computer literate (MS Office), a strong communicator and willing to roll up your sleeves to get stuck in wherever assistance is required. Previous experience within a school environment and the use of SEEMIS is desirable but not essential. </p><p> This post is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. 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. </p><p> For further information please contact Pippa Kerr, Area Business Support Manager – e-mail: phillipa.kerr@westlothian.org.uk </p>