Clerical Assistant, Inveralmond CHS, 497.11 - WEL09669

Job advert

30 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, fixed term until 09 August 2026

We are keen to employ a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly from groups currently under-represented, including people with disabilities, those from minority ethnic communities or from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds

West Lothian Council are committed to far reaching changes to the way we deliver our Education Services. These changes include giving you the support and environment that you need to get on with your job and develop your abilities. Our dedication is demonstrated by the whole council achievement of the Investors in People Standard and always aiming a little higher in our service delivery and improvements.

Inveralmond Community High school is seeking to appoint a highly motivated and dynamic individual who is committed to improvement and excellence. The school roll is currently 1000 pupils and the school is a very supportive environment with a relentless focus in driving up standards.

The School provides a broad education for young people from first year through to sixth year. The school offers a full curriculum. The successful candidate will have the necessary experience to assist in taking forward the principles of Curriculum for Excellence in order to support the improvement agenda of the authority.

The post holder will provide clerical support for medical record keeping and will require good customer service skills for resolving queries from pupils, parents/carers and colleagues. This position is pupil facing and will be based within our busy well-being team providing support across the wellbeing centre and school office as required.

The successful candidate will support the vision for the school and implement strategies to achieve this vision. This is a key post which comes at an exciting and challenging time for education in the school. Inveralmond Community High School is a comprehensive non-denominational school situated in the Ladywell area of Livingston and serves a cluster of six primary schools.

Effective learning and teaching is the core business of all staff. It is, therefore, essential that all staff set high expectations to encourage young people to be all they can be in order that they achieve their full potential. This will allow them to leave school as effective contributors, successful learners, confident individuals, and responsible citizens.

This post is considered Regulated Work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scotland Act 2007. From 28 February 2011 preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer of employment being made by West Lothian Council

For further information please contact Sarah Cooper, Area Business Support Manager e-mail: [email protected]