School Administrator - Craigroyston Primary School

City of Edinburgh Council; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in the UK is seeking a skilled School Administrator for Craigroyston Primary School. The role involves managing daily operations of a busy office, ensuring effective communication with parents and staff, and monitoring financial activities. Ideal candidates will possess excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, with experience in local authority settings. A salary range of £26,337 - £28,835 is offered, with opportunities for flexible working.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Experience in local authority or school settings.
• Ability to manage office operations effectively.
• Experience with financial systems and processes is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the office-based team.
• Create and maintain systems for smooth office functioning.
• Work closely with Business Manager and Head Teacher.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Proven finance experience

IT experience

Job description

Children, Education and Justice Services

School Administrator

Craigroyston Primary School

Salary: £26,337 - £28,835 (pro‑rata for part‑time and sessional)

Hours: 31 per week, 40 weeks sessional

Working pattern: Monday to Thursday 8.30am – 15.30pm & Friday 8.00am – 13.00pm

As a senior member of the business support team, you will need excellent organisational and time–management skills backed by local‑authority or school experience. You will be flexible, well‑organised and possess strong interpersonal skills. Often being the first point of contact for parents/carers and the public, you must communicate efficiently, compassionately and personably to build relationships.

In addition, you will manage the day‑to‑day operations of a busy office‑based team. Impeccable administrative skills are required, as is the ability to create, implement and maintain systems that ensure the smooth running of our office.

You will also work closely with the Business Manager and the Head Teacher, monitoring and administering financial activities. Experience with financial systems and processes is desirable. The successful candidate will manage various computerised systems, such as SEEMIS, and be able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Desired Qualities

• Flexibility
• Empathy
• Resilience
• Organised
• Proactive
• Proven finance and IT experience
• Ability to quickly form positive relationships
• Energy and a positive attitude

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. If an individual has spent a continuous period of three months or more outside the UK in the last five years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required.

We are committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included and able to be their best at work. We recognise the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to our organisation.

Our interview and assessment process now focuses on behavioural and technical skills, assessing how you think and how you would bring Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your work.

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

Happy to talk flexible working.