Administrative Assistant, Stromness Academy

AdvertEDUCATION, LEISURE & HOUSINGStromness Academy Administrative Assistant 20.5 hours per week, Term TimeTemporary up to 1 December 2025£27,889 - £28,455 pro rata / £15.28 - £15.59 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance) We are looking for an Administrative Assistant to join our established team which provides all aspects of clerical and administrative support within the school.
You will be required to undertake a wide variety of duties within this demanding environment.
Previous experience in general administrative and reception duties, dealing with the public, Microsoft Office packages, and management database systems is essential.
You must be highly motivated and have a flexible and positive approach to all aspects of work.
Your communication and organisational skills must be of the highest standard as you will be required to work on your own initiative and as part of a team liaising with the public, the pupils, the staff and parents.
You should be able to uphold the highest levels of confidentiality.
Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and precision will also be some of your main strengths as these qualities are crucial within this role.
You should be able to travel efficiently and effectively between work locations within Orkney to meet the operational requirements of the Service.
This post is subject to membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme in respect of regulated work with children.