Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing 6 July 2026
Closing Date: Sunday 28 June 2026
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: 36 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
Salary: FC3 £25,604.23 - £26,786.83 (Pro-Rata)
Location: Auchmuty High School, Glenrothes
Purpose and Values of Education Directorate
The Education Directorate is committed to Improving Life Chances for All through a wide range of direct services which support our children, young people, families and the wider Fife community. Our approach to improvement is rooted in our core values: Compassion, Ambition, Respect and Equity which reflect the ethos, culture and practice principles of all staff across the directorate. We strive to ensure that our attitudes and behaviour reflect these core values in all our dealings with children, young people, their families, and the wider community in partnership with those who support them.
Supporting Statement
As part of your application, you must provide us with a Supporting Statement which outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. For more information, check out the How to Apply section of our Career Site. Without a Supporting Statement, your application will not be progressed. Please upload your Supporting Statement at the section marked ‘upload resumé’. Your Supporting Statement must not be a CV. More information is available on our Career site at www.fife.gov.uk/jobs/supportingstatement.
Please consider and demonstrate the following when completing your Supporting Statement:
Ways in which you have demonstrated that you can work effectively as part of a team.
(Consider the following: how you have built positive relationships built on trust and respect as a team member; how have you communicated with others; how have you used your initiative and organisational skills to meet targets and achieve goals.)
Ways in which you have demonstrated a high level of confidentiality.
(Consider the following: how have you shared information in compliance with current legislation; what steps did you take to ensure procedures were followed, guaranteeing attention to detail.)
Ways in which you have demonstrated good communication and effective interpersonal skills.
(Consider the following: how have you used your knowledge and skills to provide professional documents, information, data and reports; how have you worked towards achieving improvements; how have you demonstrated excellent customer service; how have you managed your time effectively to be able to meet deadlines.)
Ways in which you have used your knowledge, problem solving skills and understanding of office process and systems.
(Consider the following: how have you used your knowledge of financial and IT systems to provide a quality service; what systems and processes have you used to produce information; how have you used your initiative to support process improvements.)
Job Details
Auchmuty High School is a vibrant and inclusive secondary school at the heart of the Glenrothes community. We are committed to providing high-quality support for all young people and fostering a positive, welcoming environment for pupils, staff and visitors alike.
With a strong focus on attainment, achievement and wellbeing, our staff work collaboratively to ensure the smooth running of the school and to support effective learning and teaching. Our administrative team plays a key role in this, providing essential support to colleagues, pupils and families.
This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Clerical Assistant to join a forward-thinking school, working as part of a supportive team and contributing to the efficient day-to-day operation of the school.
We are seeking a highly organised and skilled Clerical Assistant to provide front-line administrative support within a busy secondary school environment. Acting as a key point of contact for staff, pupils, parents and visitors, you will play an important role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the school office.
The role involves delivering a wide range of clerical support, including maintaining computer systems and processes to support effective service delivery. You will be responsible for producing high-quality documentation such as emails, letters, notices, spreadsheets and meeting minutes, ensuring accuracy and professionalism at all times.
You will also assist in maintaining efficient office systems, enabling the prompt retrieval of information, completion of returns and effective record keeping.
As a Clerical Assistant, you will work under the direction and supervision of the Admin Coordinator / Business Manager, contributing positively to the wider administrative team and supporting the needs of the school community.
A link to the role profile is included below, where you will find more information about the role, with specific reference to essential and desirable criteria for applicants.
Qualification, Registration and Skill Requirements
You are required to have a minimum of 4 qualifications at SCQF level 4, including English and Maths (e.g. National 4, Standard Grades at General Level or O Grades).
Before confirming to your appointment, you will be required to obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland and become a member of the relevant PVG scheme.
Further Information
- Role Profile - When preparing your supporting statement, review the role profile and think about how you meet the essential criteria Role Profile
- How We Work Matters - Our employees are expected to display and promote certain behaviours in the workplace. See our How We Work Matters behaviour framework for more information.
- Employee Benefits - Employees have access to a benefits package that offers discounts on a wide range of products and services.
- Directorate Information - Council Department information
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- Alternative Formats - Job information can be made available in alternative formats, to make a request please e-mail transactions.recruitment@fife.gov.uk.
For further information please contact: Terri McDonald - terri.mcdonald@fife.gov.uk
