Primary School Administrator/Receptionist

Job Description To ensure the effective administrative functioning within the school and to develop and implement administrative policies and procedures within the school. Responsibilities Assist the Head Teacher and Senior Management Team in introducing, maintaining and reviewing administrative policies and procedures within the school. Provide appropriate financial information and administrative advice for the Head Teacher and the Senior Management Team within the school. Ensure the effective management and maintenance of the Seemis Management System within the school. Manage all general clerical and administrative functions within the school. Adopt procedures to ensure a safe working environment. Participate in the Council's Employee Review and Development Programme. The Individual Experience in administrative and clerical work including financial management systems, composing letters/reports, record keeping, filing and dealing with the public Recognised typing / word processing qualification (eg typing RSA stages 11 or SCOTVEC Text Processing Certificates). Experience of Microsoft Office including software packages such as Excel, Access). High level of accuracy in work Ability to prioritise workload Ability to use initiative in day to day tasks Ability to participate as a team member Self confidence Self motivated Strong customer care skills and focus Effective organisational skills including time management Appreciation and acceptance of, and commitment to the importance of confidentiality Good knowledge of software packages – e.g. Microsoft Office / XP / Frontpage Ability to demonstrate a high standard of numeracy and literacy skills Flexibility and adaptability Willingness to accept direction/delegation Understanding of and ability to demonstrate key inter-personal skills, both on the telephone and face to face Approachability and willingness to help Discretion Flexibility to meet the needs and demands of the service This post is considered to be a ‘Regulated Role’ under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020. Under the Act it is a legal requirement for an individual undertaking a regulated role with children or protected adults to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme. Therefore the successful candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to any formal offer of employment being made by Moray Council. Re-advert of MOR11897 - previous applicants may apply Proposed Interview Date: Wednesday 19 August 2026 Working Pattern: Monday to Friday Closing Date: 7th August 2026 Starting Salary: £29,519 (pro rata) £15.66 per hour 15 hours per week - (47.15 week contract, i.e. term time working plus balance of days to be worked during school holiday periods.) For further information contact: Head Teacher, Craigellachie Primary School, telephone 01340 881271, email admin.craigellachiep@moray-edunet.gov.uk, (limited availability over the school holidays) or Fiona Michie, Business Support Development Manager, telephone 01343 563113 | 07817 957029, email fiona.michie@moray.gov.uk