Office Support Assistant - Newbattle High School - MID07146

Job Description Newbattle High school is a comprehensive, non-denominational high school with a current roll of 1300 pupils. We have eight associated primary schools – Easthouses, Lawfield, Mayfield, Gorebridge, Stobhill, Gore Glen, Newtongrange and Moorfoot, …...

Job Description

Newbattle High school is a comprehensive, non-denominational high school with a current roll of 1300 pupils. We have eight associated primary schools – Easthouses, Lawfield, Mayfield, Gorebridge, Stobhill, Gore Glen, Newtongrange and Moorfoot, with whom we have excellent working relationships and well-established transition links. At Newbattle we pride ourselves on our values, which are: Achieve, Include, Motivate and Respect. We are very much a community school that places great value on building strong relationships with every member of our school community.  We are fortunate to occupy a lovely community campus, built in 2018. 

 

KNOWLEDGE

Essential

Evidence of competency in literacy and numeracy skills such as a minimum of three standard grades level 3 passes or above to include Mathematics and English or equivalent.  SVQ 2 or equivalent is an acceptable alternative.

Some practical experience or demonstration of competency in the use of word processing and standard PC software packages.

Demonstrable competency in keyboard and clerical skills; SVQ 2 or equivalent is an acceptable alternative.

Experience in a similar office environment, with a working knowledge of modern office equipment would be desirable.

 

CLOSING DATE -  Tuesday 18th November 2025

INTERVIEW DATE - week commencing 24th November 2025

 

Requirements

Position Title: Office Support Assistant

Directorate: Children, Young People and Partnerships

Locations: Newbattle High School 

Contract Status: Permanent

Hours per Week: 36

Weeks per year: 39

Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale.

Based on 36 hours over 39 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £23,213.27 per annum. 

Responsibilities

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children.

Successful candidates will require PVG Scheme membership for Regulated Work with Children. You will be required to join the Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to commencing employment with Midlothian Council, the cost of which will be met by you.

For further information on the PVG Scheme please visit www.disclosurescotland.gov.uk

Please note that Disclosure Scotland has changed the way PVG certificates are issued. You will be notified by email from Disclosure Scotland that your certificate is available to view. Once you have viewed your certificate you will be allowed to share this with your employer and it is only available for 14 days from the first day you have viewed the certificate. If you do not grant access to Midlothian Council to view before access is removed, a further application will need to be generated, and this will incur an additional cost.

The Individual

If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please call 0131 271 3063 to speak to a member of the Recruitment Team stating the post reference number.

Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter.

If you are a trainee of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability or you are a care experienced young person who has previously been a looked after child you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.

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