Business Support Administrator - Knox Academy - EAL10655

An opportunity has arisen for a Business Support Administrator to assist with the administrative function at Knox Academy. The position requires excellent MS Office skills, particularly Excel to support with financial monitoring and reporting required to assist the Business Manager to manage the school finances (including school fund) effectively., To provide efficient & effective administrative and financial support to the Head Teacher and within the school.

Applications are welcomed from experienced administrators who can demonstrate they are confident using spreadsheets to track financial transactions. Previous experience dealing with HR/recruitment and/or school based office experience would be advantageous.

If you are well organised and can multi-task whilst being able to organise others; feel you are capable of using your own initiative, working under pressure to meet deadlines and can deal with people on all levels, this varied role offers a rewarding opportunity to become part of an experienced team., Educated to HNC/SVQ3 in Administration or Information Management or equivalent and/or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills and competencies gained through relevant experience., Disability Confident
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The salary advertised is full time (35 hours per week, 52 weeks per year). Part-time hours / sessional posts will be pro-rated accordingly.

Hourly rate of pay: £15.52 - £16.58
This is a 39-week sessional post i.e. working hours will be during school term time plus in-service days.

Days and Hours of Work:
Monday - Thursday, 08:00-16:00
Friday, 08:00-13:00
Starting and finishing times are flexible.
To start asap.

Knox Academy is a comprehensive school situated in Haddington, East Lothian, Scotland. At census 2024 the student roll was approximately 920. Our school values are Ambition, Respect and Community and we work through these values to ensure all pupils feel included and valued. We aim to support all our young people to strive to reach their potential and leave to a positive and sustained destination. We aim to be the best we can, in all that we do for our young people and to give them a high quality educational experience.