Administrative Assistant

Responsibilities

The Administrative Assistant will perform a range of duties to support the nursery team in a fast-paced environment. They will work flexibly as part of the wider administration team to ensure smooth daily operations.

Requirements

Candidates should be enthusiastic individuals capable of working both independently and as part of a team. The successful candidate must be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme for Children.

Skills

• Administration
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Flexibility
• Time management
• Organizational skills

Benefits

• 30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays
• Flexible working
• Hybrid office/work from home arrangements
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Up to 6 months full sick pay and 6 months half pay
• Carers Leave
• Paternity Leave
• Health & Wellbeing support
• Learning & Development opportunities
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Lift share Scheme
• Car Lease Scheme
• Technology Benefit Scheme

About this role

Closing Date: 13th November 2026
Contract Type: Temporary until 22/12/2027
Salary: £15,336 - £16,378
Hours: 22.5 hours per week

Cambusbarron Nursery Class are looking for an Administrative Assistant to join
our team on a temporary basis to cover maternity leave.

This is a part time post and the successful candidates will perform a range of
duties, working flexibly as part of the wider administration team.  We are
looking for enthusiastic individuals who can work well on their own and as part
of a team in a fast paced environment.

Hours for this post will be Monday-Friday 8.30am-1pm. This post is expected to
commence from January 2027.

The successful candidate will be required to be a member of the Protecting
Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) for Children.  If your application is progressed
after the interview, you will be asked to complete the form and have your
details verified.

If you’ve got the right skills for the job we want to hear from you. We
encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age (restrictions
apply to Modern Apprenticeships), disability, gender identity, sexual
orientation, religion, belief or race. 

Admin Assistant Primary/Nursery JD
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Additional Salary Information
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Stirling Information
[https://www.stirling.gov.uk/media/arjfm1fz/stirling-council-recruitment-pack.pdf] 

The Benefits 

* 30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays (rising to 35 after 5 years
continuous service) Pro-rated for part time roles.
* Flexible working including hybrid office/work from home arrangements where
the role allows. We have a good balance across our teams, retaining the
benefits to work/life balance of working from home part of the week, with the
collaborative and social benefits of working from the office 2-3 days per
week
* Biennial incremental progression until top of your payscale is reached 
* Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. For further details
visit https://www.scotlgpsmember.org/about-the-lgps/
[https://www.scotlgpsmember.org/about-the-lgps/]
* Up to 6 months full sick pay and 6 months half pay dependent on length of
service 
* Carers Leave 
* Up to 4 weeks paid Paternity Leave 
* Access to Health & Wellbeing support 
* Ongoing opportunities for Learning & Development 
* Cycle to Work Scheme 
* Lift share Scheme 
* Car Lease Scheme 
* Technology Benefit Scheme

About Stirling Council

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