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Posted 13 June, 2026

Clerical Assistant - Leith Academy

City of Edinburgh Council
Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh EH1, United Kingdom Full Time
Reference: 1506727881

Job Description Clerical Assistant Leith Academy Salary: £26,806 - £27,032 (pro-rata for part-time and sessional) Hours: 33.5 per week, 39 weeks...

Job Description

Clerical Assistant
Leith Academy

Salary: £26,806 - £27,032 (pro-rata for part-time and sessional)
Hours: 33.5 per week, 39 weeks sessional

Working pattern for position is Monday - Friday

Leith Academy are looking for a part-time sessional Clerical Assistant to join their busy office team. We are seeking a friendly, outgoing, customer-focussed person with excellent communication skills who likes to work in a fast paced office environment. Good IT skills and a high level of attention to detail are key in this role.

The successful candidate will be conscientious with strong inter-personal and communication skills and be committed to providing excellent customer service. They must be able to demonstrate a willingness to work flexibly and manage conflicting priorities in order to meet the needs of the service. They will be competent in the use of ICT and have knowledge and experience of using databases, spreadsheets and word documents.

Previous office based administration, reception and telephone experience is essential.

Essential Qualities:

  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously to a high standard
  • Strong communication skills
  • Positive and Professional attitude
  • High level of attention to detail
  • Strong IT skills and a willingness to learn new systems
  • Collaborating with others - ability to quickly form positive relationships with a range of stakeholders

The post will involve a wide range of duties including, but not limited to:
  • Answering telephone, email or in-person enquiries
  • Updating records
  • Ordering supplies
  • Sending messages via Groupcall
  • Arranging school events
  • Monitoring Pupil attendance using the SEEMIS system and liaise with parents, pupils and staff


* Note - Please read the sessional working information attached to this advert. This explains how salaries are calculated for sessional (term time) and part time posts.

If more specific information on the post is required, please e mail the Business Manager on [email protected] , or for more information on Leith Academy go to https://leithacademy.uk

This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. An unconditional offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and able to be their best. We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, as well as people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people across all levels of the organisation, all of whom are currently underrepresented. All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience. Disabled and care-experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Find out more about our commitment to equalities https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/work-us/inclusive-edinburgh/4

As part of our goal to improve organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure we're recruiting the best people. We're interested not only in your skills and experience but also in your approach to work. Therefore, part of our interview process will be an assessment of how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working.

You can find out more on Our Behaviours web page Our Behaviours - The City of Edinburgh Council

Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range.

Happy to talk flexible working.

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About Us

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

About Us:

Are you keen to shape the future of Scotland's capital city? The City of Edinburgh Council is looking for dedicated and enthusiastic individuals to work with us and deliver key services across our capital city. We're the second largest local authority in Scotland with a workforce of over 19,000 who all play a crucial role in maintaining and supporting vital services to over 500,000 residents. We offer an incredible variety of career opportunities across a broad range of sectors. Join us and you'll find a role where you can make a difference and grow your career.

Our Culture:

Our Behaviours, respect, integrity, and flexibility guide everything that we do, and we strive to make sure all colleagues feel valued and have a sense of belonging in the workplace. We want to make sure that we bring people into our roles who demonstrate Our Behaviours and are dedicated and committed to our purpose of serving our community. We are focused on delivering excellent customer service to meet citizens needs and make the city a better place.

You can find out more on Our Behaviours web page Our Behaviours - The City of Edinburgh Council.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:

We recognise the benefits that diverse perspectives, experiences and backgrounds bring to our organisation, and we're committed to employing a workforce that represents the population of the city we serve. We particularly encourage applicants from under-represented groups including women, LGBT+ people, racially minoritised groups, people with disabilities and people who are neurodivergent.

As part of our commitment to inclusive recruitment, we're delighted to announce that we have extended our guaranteed interview scheme to include all applicants who are or have been care experienced, and who meet the essential criteria for the post. This extends our current arrangements of being a Disability Confident Employer, that guarantee an interview to applicants who meet the criteria for the post and who declare a disability.

Happy to talk flexible working.

Colleague Support and Wellbeing

As outlined in our People Strategy 2024-27, we aim to nurture a healthy workforce where we can all thrive. We offer regular events, initiatives and learning opportunities covering a range of different health and wellbeing topics.

We're committed to supporting employees to achieve a healthy work life balance. There are several policies in place to support this ranging from flexible work options to career breaks. Our full suite of employment policies can be found here.

We have a range of support options available including access to counselling, a mental health support service, an occupational health service, speak up supporters and a colleague listening service.

Reasonable Adjustments:

We're committed to providing an inclusive and accessible experience at work for all our colleagues and we'll work hard to ensure that we meet the changing needs of colleagues throughout their time with us. We're also geared up to support all candidates who may require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Candidates invited for interview, should let the hiring manager know what they need, and they will do everything they can to accommodate your request.

This listing expired on 20 Jun. Applications are no longer accepted.

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