Business Support Administrator - Knox Academy - EAL10655

Vacancy Information

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. 

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. 

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.

Please feel free to contact the Business Manager, Peter Luke, on or pluke@knox.elcschool.org.uk for any additional information required or an informal discussion regarding this position.

Job Details

To provide efficient & effective administrative and financial support to the Head Teacher and within the school.

Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.

The ‘East Lothian Way’– values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.

Job Requirements

Relevant Qualifications
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.

PVG Information
This post is considered as Regulated Work with vulnerable children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.

All preferred candidates for posts carrying out regulated work with these groups will be required to become a PVG Scheme member, or undergo a PVG Scheme update if they are already a member, prior to any formal offer of employment being made by East Lothian Council.

PVG member’s records are constantly updated with any new vetting information that arises. Any information that is disclosed on a PVG membership or update check, if relevant to the post being applied for, will be discussed with the applicant and investigated prior to any formal offer being made.

Please note:
If you have spent more than 3 months working or living outwith the UK in the last 5 years then you will be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website.

Additional Information

For additional East Lothian Council employment information please click on the following link: http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk/nonteachinginfo

East Lothian Council Schools:
Further details on all East Lothian Council Primary and Secondary Schools, including individual school websites can be found here: http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk/directories/878/schools

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