George Watson's College

The following content displays a map of the jobs location - Edinburgh Senior Administrator (Principal's Office) Job Reference schooltalent/TP/11693/1949 Number of Positions: 1 Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time, Term Time As this is a term time only role, the pro rata salary is £31,816 per annum Working Hours: 38.75 Location: Edinburgh Closing Date: 08/07/2025 Department: Administration Region / Division: ESMS Job Role: Operational/Professional Services The Role Erskine Stewart's Melville Schools are recruiting for a Senior Administrator to join the Principal's Office on a full-time, permanent basis. This term-time role (plus two weeks during the summer holidays in August) is available from 11 August 2025, subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks. The postholder will work 38.75 hours per week, with a pro rata salary of £31,816 per annum. The role is based across both the Queensferry Road and Ravelston sites. We are seeking a highly organised and professional Senior Administrator to support the Principal and the Executive Assistant in the smooth and efficient running of the Principal's Office. This key role provides high-quality administrative and organisational support, acting as a central point of contact and ensuring effective communication and coordination across the Schools. The Senior Administrator will manage the Principal's calendar, coordinate meetings and travel, prepare documentation, and handle correspondence. The role also involves supporting key projects and events, maintaining office systems, and ensuring a professional and welcoming environment for all visitors. Handling sensitive information with discretion and professionalism, alongside maintaining a high standard of accuracy in all administrative tasks, is essential. To learn more about this role, please access the job description provided. ESMS is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants will therefore be unable to apply for and secure a Skilled Worker visa. The successful candidate will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK. Staff are offered a range of benefits including: a generous holiday allowance, enhanced sick pay, family-friendly policies, use of the Schools' swimming pool and fitness room outside school hours, membership of the ESMS Discount and Benefits Scheme, including a range of discounts at 130,000 retail and entertainment locations. Values We are looking for individuals who can embody and promote ESMS values of Kindness, Confidence, Resilience, Integrity, and Curiosity while role modelling behaviours in line with our school pillars of Ambition, Innovation, and Community. ESMS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and Disclosure Scotland. All staff working at ESMS have direct access to young people; therefore, all posts within the school are considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The closing date for applications is 12pm on Tuesday, 8 July 2025. We anticipate interviews will be held shortly thereafter. About ESMS Welcome to ESMS, a vibrant family of independent schools for 3-18 year olds in the heart of Edinburgh. We offer a co-educational nursery and junior school, single-sex but closely twinned secondary education, and a co-educational sixth form. We pride ourselves on our holistic approach to education, emphasizing opportunities outside the classroom alongside academic achievement. We offer over 300 clubs and societies, with opportunities in sports, music, drama, outdoor education, trips, and community involvement, all aimed at helping children discover talents, learn, explore, have fun, and make friends. Our Vision To empower learners through innovative approaches and transformative experiences, cultivating creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration. We inspire students to dream big, set ambitious goals, and surpass their own expectations, ensuring every child can excel and achieve a fulfilling, successful life. Our Mission To develop resilient, accomplished, and values-driven students equipped with the knowledge, skills, and mindset to lead full, happy lives and shape a better world. Aims Offer outstanding, well-rounded education to a diverse group of children Build strong relationships to help children feel happy, safe, and secure Provide a wide range of activities outside the classroom to develop talents Inspire children to aim high and achieve strong academic results Encourage children to embrace challenges Inspire innovative thinking and a love of learning Develop children's confidence to use their voices Embed character and good decision-making through our five values