Typist / Clerical Assistant

£11,515 - £12,113 (23 Hours per week, Term-time only)
Perth Academy

An opportunity has arisen for a Clerical Assistant to join our school Support Team.

Working as part of a team in our busy School Office, the successful candidate will be flexible and dedicated to delivering an excellent admin support service.

You will be someone who is keen to learn and develop your skills and knowledge.

Good ICT skills including a working knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications are essential.

In this role, you will have first aid responsibilities and although a current first aid certificate is desired; it is not essential as full training will be provided.

The Individual

You will provide a general reception service; receive visitors, and deal with routine enquiries personally.

You will make and receive internal and external telephone calls, dealing with enquiries which include obtaining or passing on of information or referring the caller to the appropriate source.

If you would like any more information regarding this vacancy, please contact Moira Martin, Business Manager, on 01738 458000.

When completing your application for this post, please ensure that you provide contact details (including e-mail addresses) for two referees. One should be your current or most recent employer.

Please APPLY ONLINE. Facilities are available at all public libraries in Perth and Kinross. If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments, please call 01738 475555 to discuss.

As part of our safer recruitment measures, Perth & Kinross Council carries out rigorous checks on the right to work in the UK, qualifications, employment history, including references, and fitness to undertake the post.

A healthy work life balance is important to Perth & Kinross Council and we provide supportive management and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a healthy work life balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.

Some jobs may have been traditionally carried out predominately by one gender, but we would encourage you to apply if you meet the requirements, irrespective of your gender.

Perth & Kinross Council welcomes applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.

At PKC our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of the Perth and Kinross Offer. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours. Find out more about PKC and you could soon be joining our team!