The City of Edinburgh Council
School Administrator - Flora Stevenson Primary School
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
School Administrator - Flora Stevenson Primary School
School Administrator
Flora Stevenson Primary School
Salary: £27,257 – £29,850 (pro-rata for part-time and sessional hourly rate of £19.56 per hour) Hours: 30 per week, 40 weeks (sessional)
About the Role
To provide and operate financial and administrative management systems, including:
- Budgetary information systems and services for the school
- Administrative, clerical, secretarial and general office support services
This role is regulated work with children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Shortlisting candidates will prioritise those willing and able to join the PVG Scheme or provide an updated PVG check. If you have spent 3+ months continuously outside the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check may also be required.
Upon receipt of an unconditional offer, satisfactory completion of both pre-employment checks must be confirmed prior to appointment commencement.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee financial and administrative systems
- Manage school budgets and financial reporting
- Serve as a reliable administrative and management liaison
- Provide operational and et hauts ffice support
Person Specification
Personal
- Committed to delivering excellence across all challenges and decisions
- Strong organiser with excellent communication skills
- Willingness to embrace cultural change and adapt to evolving workplace demands
Attributes
Essential Criteria
- Ability to deliver high-quality service creation for school-wide administrative needs
- Experience supporting and maintaining cohesive teams
- Commitment to excellent customer service values
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Desirable Attributes
- Prior experience/qualifications related to school administration
- ICT and/or MS Office proficiency
Additional Information
Job Commitments & Legal Requirements
- To join the PVG Scheme and produce an updated PVG check before commencing. If you’ve lived outside the UK for continuous periods totalling ≥ 3 months over the past 5 years, **a relevant Overseas Criminal Records Check will be required.
- Employment is conditional on successful completion of both PVG and overseas checks.
Talent & Opportunity
We regard diversity not merely as policy but as strength. Applicants are encouraged—especially:
- Women for senior roles
- Individuals from minority ethnic communities
- Neurodivergent people
- Disabled individuals
- Care-experienced individuals
- Carers
- LGBTQ+ people
Equal Opportunities Commitment
We declare:
- A Disability Confident Employer status (guaranteeing interviews for disabled applicants meeting criteria.
- Extended scheme for applicants in receipt of, or who have been in care, meeting essential post criteria).
Interview Process
This includes assessing Our Behaviours—Conduct that embodies Respect, Integrity, Flexibility). Learn more here.
Flexibility
We consider reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process. Candidates invited for interview should advise the hiring manager of any adjustments needed. Our goal is to support optimum performance through custom solutions.
Download the School Administrator Role Pack for full program details and specifications.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
About The City of Edinburgh Council
Join us in shaping Edinburgh’s future through impactful and meaningful roles.
Our Culture
Defended by guiding principles of Respect, Integrity, Flexibility. We value wellness and belonging for all colleagues. Our goals?
- Excellent community care delivery
- Renewal of high-impact service experiences
- Educational opportunities to grow each and every employee
Please visit Our Behaviours Page to discover more about our shared values.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI)
Educational benefits arise when multiple perspectives converge in teamwork.
- Commitment includes supporting underrepresented groups: Women, LGBTQ+ individuals, Rakially Minoritised, Disabled and Neurodivergent candidates
- Our programmes remain inclusive of applicants during recruitment, with guaranteed interviews for Care Experienced candidates (in addition to existing Disability Confident scheme).
Learn about our equality commitments.
Support for You
Complementing our People Strategy 2024-27, we provide:
- Wellbeing initiatives offering monthly events and health-focused learning
- Flexible working options’ Care and funding policies to underpin Work-Life Balance
- Support networks & structures: Counselling, Mental Health, Occupational Health & Colleague Listening Service
- Regular access with a Personal Support Bradford ("-- Speak-up" support network)
Download our full suite of employment policies or seek further info directly.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills