Clerical/Admin Assistant (Dumbarton Academy/Vale of Leven Academy) (Term-Time, Part-Time)

Employer: West Dunbartonshire Council

Location: GB

Salary: £25,768 - £27,374

Job type: PART_TIME, TEMPORARY

Posted: 2026-06-14T00:00:00Z

Sector: Education & Training

Job Description

Job DescriptionThis post is for 27.5 hours per week and is Fixed Term to 20/12/2026. As this post is term-time, part-time post the salary will be pro-rata to the hours worked. (Hourly rate is £14.12). 14 hours will be based in Dumbarton Academy and 13.5 hours will be at Vale Of Leven Academy. Days and times to be agreed. West Dunbartonshire Council is looking for candidates who are enthusiastic and committed to supporting school improvement and providing high quality support to teaching staff, in line with key Council priorities or inclusion and raising the aspirations, achievements and attainment for all students.RequirementsThis post is considered as Regulated Work with Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2020 and as such membership with the PVG scheme is essential. Further details of this scheme can be found here.Preferred applicants will be required to become members of the relevant PVG scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer being made by West Dunbartonshire Council.ResponsibilitiesThe employment for which you are applying is excepted from the provisions of section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) Order 1975. Applicants are, therefore, not statutorily entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are "spent" under the provisions of the Act. In the event of employment any failure to disclose such convictions could result in dismissal or disciplinary action.The IndividualWDC was voted one of the top ten flexible employers and prides itself in providing flexible working to support work life balance. In addition to this there are also additional benefits:• Access to the Local Government pension scheme (LGPS) with an employer’s contribution of at least 19.3% and all associated benefits• A minimum of 25 days annual leave, increasing a day each year up to 35 days as well as 8 fixed public holidays each year• Access to employee wellbeing supports including occupational health & counselling if ever you need help and supportNow that you have read the role and what we have to offer, we would love to hear from you. Please use the application to tell us your experience, and why you are the candidate for this role.For information about West Dunbartonshire Council please click on the following link and see why we are an employer of choice:About UsMore information on the benefits of working within West Dunbartonshire Council, can be found using the following link:Benefits of Working With Us

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