Administrative Assistant at Fife Council in Kirkcaldy, Fife, United Kingdom

Job description

• Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing 05 October 2026
• Closing Date: Monday 28 September 2026
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Salary: FC5 £29,170.80 to £31,761.26 (Pro Rata)
• Working Pattern: 36 hours per week, Monday - Friday
• Location: Strathallan Primary School
• We are looking for a highly skilled Admin Assistant to provide front line administrative support in a Primary School, acting as the focal point for staff and visitors. The postholder has specific responsibility for Financial and Devolved School Management issues, responding to changes in IT systems, and supervision and development of Clerical Assistant(s). The post holder is responsible for the effective day-to-day running of the school office.
• As an Admin Assistant, you will work under the direction and supervision of the Headteacher or Admin Coordinator.

Responsibilities

• Provide front line administrative support in a Primary School, acting as the focal point for staff and visitors.
• Specific responsibility for Financial and Devolved School Management issues, responding to changes in IT systems, and supervision and development of Clerical Assistant(s).
• Responsible for the effective day-to-day running of the school office.
• Work under the direction and supervision of the Headteacher or Admin Coordinator.

Requirements

• Educated to SCQF Level 7, which includes HNC or Advanced Highers or equivalent in a relevant discipline, or relevant experience.
• Before confirming your appointment, you will be required to obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland and become a member of the relevant PVG scheme.

Skills

Required

• Work effectively as part of a team
• High level of confidentiality
• Knowledge of financial and IT systems
• Organisational skills
• Attention to detail
• Time management
• Customer service