Clerical Assistant - Brae High School - SIC

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The postholder will be based in the relevant School Office and will be managed by the Head Teacher. The postholder will assist the Head Teacher with the provision of a variety of administrative/clerical duties and will assist in the supervision of an Employed Trainee.

• Provide switchboard and reception duties, being the first point of contact at the school, dealing with enquiries from staff, pupils, parents, outside agencies and the general public.
• Log and sort mail and prepare mail for posting.
• Assist with record keeping and processing of all types of financial transactions, including purchase orders, invoices and journals, and day-to-day administration and banking of school meals money, the School Fund and petty cash.
• Create various documents using computer packages, such as memos, letters, reports, booklets, publicity material, etc., and ensure that all correspondence is presented appropriately.

More detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary attached to the bottom of this advert.

Brae High School is a non‑denominational school located in Brae, providing early years, primary and secondary education up to S6. It currently has 340 pupils on the roll.

• Grade of this post is
  
  F.
• Salary inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £2,997 per annum (pro rata).
• 1 permanently full‑time post for 37 hours per week, 40 weeks per year.
• 1 temporary part‑time post for 14 hours per week, 40 weeks per year (approximately 12 months ending April 2027).
• 40 weeks per year plus 6.40 weeks (pro rata) paid holiday to be taken during school holidays.
• Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer of employment being made.
• Relocation package does not apply to this post.
• Interview expenses to be paid within Shetland.
• We are open to flexible working.

During the application process you are required to give the names of two people not related to you, who can provide a reference to support your application.

Post location:
Brae High School, Brae, Shetland.

For further details relating to this post, please contact:
Logan Nicolson, Head Teacher – – lo

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Shetland is an archipelago in the north of the British Isles where you’ll find freedom, wildlife, and dynamic, forward‑looking society. It offers a work/life balance rarely found elsewhere.