Administrative Assistant- (Start date August 2026)

Administrative Assistant - (Start date August 2026)

Job Reference: schooltalent/TP/606/2659

Number of Positions: 1

Contract Type: Full Time Permanent

The salary range for the position is £26,472 p/a - £28,888 p/a.

Working Hours: Monday - Friday 37 hours p/w (Between 8.00am-5.00pm)

Location: Edinburgh

Closing Date: 18/06/2026

Department: Operational/Professional Services

Region / Division: George Heriot's School

Job Role: Operational/Professional Services

Benefits

In addition to your basic salary, the following benefits are included:

• Enhanced holiday allowance (38 days minimum)
• Generous pension scheme (up to 11% employer contribution with 5% employee contribution)
• Enhanced sick pay, maternity, and paternity pay
• Family friendly policies, including Personal Emergency Leave Days
• Annual review and opportunities for training and continued professional development
• Travel to work schemes
• School Fee Remission (non contractual benefit)
• Employee Assistance Programme, including 24/7 counselling helpline and discounts at high street, supermarket, and general retail outlets
• Opportunities for involvement in the wider school community

The Role

We are seeking a dedicated, organised, and hard working Administrator to deliver a variety of administrative tasks as part of our busy school team.

Your office team will be situated within the Main Reception area at the heart of the campus and will serve as a central point of reference and contact for pupils, parents, staff, and visitors.

Main Responsibilities

Please see attached full job description.

The Ideal Candidate

Previous experience of working in a busy office environment in an administrative or reception position. Specific experience of working in a school or educational establishment is not necessary but would be advantageous.

• IT Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) and school management systems.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written skills with a professional manner.
• Safeguarding: Commitment to promoting the welfare of children.
• Attributes: Strong multi tasking abilities and a calm approach under pressure.

Additional Information

Heriot's is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 and successful candidates will be required to obtain membership of the PVG scheme.

Please note that parking is not available on our campus.

George Heriot's Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.