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The following content displays a map of the jobs location - Edinburgh Location: George Watson's College, Edinburgh Contract Type: Permanent Salary: £24,460 - £27,296(based on 36.25 hours per week, 52 weeks per year) Benefits: A utomatic enrolment in the contributory support staff defined contribution pension scheme, reduced school fees at George Watson's College for children of staff, Membership of the Galleon Club (the school's fitness club) The Role We are looking for a highly skilled and personable colleague to join our front line administration team in the Junior School. The job holder will provide administration support, particularly to the Deputy Heads and staff of Lower Primary, but this role has a particular focus on maintaining school data within several management information systems/databases. We are currently on a journey to implement iSAMS by August 2026, so it is essential that candidates are experienced iSAMS users who are highly skilled in the use of Excel and data maintenance and analysis work. The Administrator also undertakes reception work; answering phone calls, greeting visitors, supporting parents and children, and plays a crucial part in keeping our children safe. Hours of work will be 37 hours per week, Monday to Thursday, 8.00am to 4.00pm, Fridays 8.00am to 3.30pm, 46 weeks per year (36 weeks of term time plus professional learning days and a further two weeks during holiday periods). The annual leave entitlement is seven weeks per year making a total of 46 weeks. The salary for this position will be in the Grade 2 range which currently stands at £27,090 - £30,231 per annum (based on 36.25 hours per week, 52 weeks per year). This equates to £24,460 - £27,296. APPLICATION PROCESS To apply, please click the Apply for this job button. Please include a letter of application of not more than 800 words giving us more information about you and why you consider yourself to be a strong candidate for the role, addressed to Mrs Su Breadner, Chief Operating Officer. Closing date: 11:59pm on Wednesday 14 January 2026 Interviews are scheduled to take place on Thursday 22 January 2026 Main Responsibilities Administration Responsibilities: Provide administrative support to the Deputy Heads, Principal Teachers and Assistant Principal Teachers. This work is varied and high volume. Working in a small team any of the following tasks may be required; diary management, arranging meetings, preparing timetables, processing assessment details, organising trips, events, meetings. It also includes producing spreadsheets, reports, typing minutes, photocopying, filing, and producing printed materials such as labels, booklets and worksheets. Daily, process pupil absence information, check registers, record known absences, identify potentially missing children, report to Deputy Head and phone parents as required. Prepare reports. Sending emails on behalf of Deputy Heads and other staff, preparing letters for Parents (for email distribution or publishing on the School's Weekly Parent Digest). Assist with preparation for school trips including, booking of venues/accommodation/transport, sending information to parents, collating permission slips and ensuring risk assessment forms are completed. Annually negotiate pricing with external platform providers and make recommendations to JS management for agreement. Place orders, e.g. teaching materials or stationery and check order against delivery. Assist with the preparation of school events, e.g. performances, by ensuring rooms and other resources are booked, timely notices to parents. Keep up-to-date with details of School events and information available on the School website, in order to provide parents and visitors with general information regarding school activities. Receive and deal with Lost Property items and liaise with Thrift Shop volunteers. Occasional handling of cash e.g. for school visits and charity collections. Provide cover to other administrators across the whole school, as required. Ensures compliance with General Data Protection Regulations when handling personal data and information relating to data subjects, whether that be on the management information system, paper records or when in discussions with others. Reception Responsibilities: Provide a first class Reception service, by acting as the first point of contact for the school, welcoming visitors and responding to telephone and email enquiries in a helpful and constructive manner, and representing the School with a positive attitude and professional appearance at all times. Ensure the safety and security of the Junior School at all times, by making sure that entry to the premises is controlled. Ensure all visitors have signed in appropriately and are provided with an identification badge, asked to read the visitor briefing notes, notifying the relevant employee/ department of their arrival if necessary. Handle all telephone calls promptly and efficiently, directing and screening calls, as appropriate, and taking and forwarding messages in an accurate and timely manner. Handle all general enquiries, by phone, email and in person, ensuring that all enquiries are either dealt with successfully within the reception, or promptly and professionally forwarded on to the most appropriate colleague. Communicate with parents regarding all aspects of School life, receiving and passing on information, between parents and teachers, including phoning parents to ascertain reasons for pupils' absence. Ensure that the Reception area is kept smart and tidy and that displays of School publications are kept up-to-date. Database Administration Setting up all data structures which are needed for the school to operate effectively. Provides technical support and guidance on core data systems to Junior School colleagues and other Administration colleagues in the wider College. Examples of current tasks which the job holder is responsible for include: Creation of School Year, Timetables and Registers Before the start of the academic year, populate the Junior School system with the session dates and create the periods for the day which allows the creation of timetables and registers. Crucial this is accurate and timely as once committed it cannot be altered and the entire JS operation depends on this being correct. Curriculum Support confirms accuracy. Before the start of the academic year, transfer all the children from the closed year to the new year, changing class, removing leavers, adding new children, additional/new classes where relevant, in all external platforms (e.g. Mathletics, Accelerated Reader, Spellzone, Maths Investigations, Seesaw, Education City). Maintain this data across the year. Once the system is set up for the new academic year, and prior to session starting, receive information about timetables from Deputy Head(s) LP/UP, from PE, Drama, Art, Music and from this generate subject sets. Create subject sets (c500) for each class, English, Numeracy, Literacy, Spanish, Art, Music, Drama etc attaching class, teacher, pupils, location, times and days which ultimately creates the timetable which teachers use. Ongoing maintenance of this data as required across the year. Data Maintenance Ensures the school management information systems are kept up to date with pupil information, e.g. change of circumstances, medical information, dashboards, Mathletics, SpellZone. Entries must be accurate and timely. Testing At key tracking points across the year (termly) work closely with Deputy Head (LP) to organise the testing programme. Agree dates of testing, share on central calendar with staff, decide whether enough test papers are in stock, maintain stock control, order papers where needed, consider supplier lead times, prepopulate external sites with data of children, dob, gender, names, class. Without this info the child cannot take an online test and for paper tests, the results could not be recorded by the testing company to the right child. Once results are available generate a csv file and import into a markbook. Create markbook tasks. Each test has a name, therefore getting the naming convention accurate is essential, as this is pulled off onto the dashboard. Allocate teacher, children being reported, additional markers. Assist teachers with entering scores/grades, as required and provide technical support/guidance. Report Production Ad hoc, creation of reports from the management information systems, e.g. running pre designed ODBC reports, creating new (if basic) or seeking help from Senior School Deputy as required. Present data in various formats e.g. excel, graphs, pivot tables to Management/Staff/Annual Report. Typical reports include individual/ cohort performance, performance by subject. Interim and End of Session Reports for parents Twice a year, using Google sheets creates blank templates for teaching staff to complete with comments on the pupils and grades for attainment/approach etc. Create a reference page to accompany the template, which involves populating with data about the pupil. Once a teacher has completed the template, the job holder reformats through a merge process to create a pre designed PDF document for sharing with parents by the Communications Team. Any changes that are requested by parents are made to the final report. Once finalised, individually assign a pupil record . click apply for full job details

We are looking for a highly skilled and personable colleague to join our front-line administration team in the Junior School. The job holder will provide administration support, particularly to the Deputy Heads and staff of Lower Primary, but this role has a particular focus on maintaining school data within several management information systems/databases. We are currently on a journey to implement iSAMS by August 2026, so it is essential that candidates are experienced iSAMS users who are highly skilled in the use of Excel and data maintenance and analysis work. The Administrator also undertakes reception work; answering phone calls, greeting visitors, supporting parents and children, and plays a crucial part in keeping our children safe. Hours of work will be 37 hours per week, Monday to Thursday, 8.00am to 4.00pm, Fridays 8.00am to 3.30pm, 46 weeks per year (36 weeks of term time plus professional learning days and a further two weeks during holiday periods). The annual leave entitlement is seven weeks per year making a total of 46 weeks. The salary for this position will be in the Grade 2 range which currently stands at £27,090 - £30,231 per annum (based on 36.25 hours per week, 52 weeks per year). This equates to £24,460 - £27,296. APPLICATION PROCESS To apply, please click the Apply for this job button. Please include a letter of application of not more than 800 words giving us more information about you and why you consider yourself to be a strong candidate for the role, addressed to Mrs Su Breadner, Chief Operating Officer. Closing date: 11:59pm on Wednesday 14 January 2026 Interviews are scheduled to take place on Thursday 22 January 2026 Main Responsibilities Administration Responsibilities Provide administrative support to the Deputy Heads, Principal Teachers and Assistant Principal Teachers. This work is varied and high volume. Working in a small team any of the following tasks may be required; diary management, arranging meetings, preparing timetables, processing assessment details, organising trips, events, meetings. It also includes producing spreadsheets, reports, typing minutes, photocopying, filing and producing printed materials such as labels, booklets and worksheets. Daily, process pupil absence information, check registers, record known absences, identify potentially missing children, report to Deputy Head and phone parents as required. Prepare reports. Sending emails on behalf of Deputy Heads and other staff, preparing letters for parents (for email distribution or publishing on the School's Weekly Parent Digest). Assist with preparation for school trips including, booking of venues/accommodation/transport, sending information to parents, collating permission slips and ensuring risk assessment forms are completed. Annually negotiate pricing with external platform providers and make recommendations to JS management for agreement. Place orders, e.g. teaching materials or stationery and check order against delivery. Assist with the preparation of school events, e.g. performances, by ensuring rooms and other resources are booked, timely notices to parents. Keep up-to-date with details of School events and information available on the School website, in order to provide parents and visitors with general information regarding school activities. Receive and deal with Lost Property items and liaise with Thrift Shop volunteers. Occasional handling of cash e.g. for school visits and charity collections. Provide cover to other administrators across the whole school, as required. Ensures compliance with General Data Protection Regulations when handling personal data and information relating to data subjects, whether that be on the management information system, paper records or when in discussions with others. Reception Responsibilities Provide a first class Reception service, by acting as the first point of contact for the school, welcoming visitors and responding to telephone and email enquiries in a helpful and constructive manner, and representing the School with a positive attitude and professional appearance at all times. Ensure the safety and security of the Junior School at all times, by making sure that entry to the premises is controlled. Ensure all visitors have signed-in appropriately and are provided with an identification badge, asked to read the visitor briefing notes, notifying the relevant employee/department of their arrival if necessary. Handle all telephone calls promptly and efficiently, directing and screening calls, as appropriate, and taking and forwarding messages in an accurate and timely manner. Handle all general enquiries, by phone, email and in person, ensuring that all enquiries are either dealt with successfully within the reception, or promptly and professionally forwarded on to the most appropriate colleague. Communicate with parents regarding all aspects of School life, receiving and passing on information, between parents and teachers, including phoning parents to ascertain reasons for pupils' absence. Ensure that the Reception area is kept smart and tidy and that displays of School publications are kept up-to-date. Database Administration Setting up all data structures which are needed for the school to operate effectively. Provides technical support and guidance on core data systems to Junior School colleagues and other Administration colleagues in the wider College. Examples of current tasks which the job holder is responsible for include: Creation of School Year, Timetables and Registers Before the start of the academic year, populate the Junior School system with the session dates and create the periods for the day which allows the creation of timetables and registers. Crucial this is accurate and timely as once committed it cannot be altered and the entire JS operation depends on this being correct. Curriculum Support confirms accuracy. Before the start of the academic year, transfer all the children from the closed year to the new year, changing class, removing leavers, adding new children, additional/new classes where relevant, in all external platforms (e.g. Mathletics, Accelerated Reader, Spellzone, Maths Investigations, Seesaw, Education City). Maintain this data across the year. Once the system is set up for the new academic year, and prior to session starting, receive information about timetables from Deputy Head(s) LP/UP, from PE, Drama, Art, Music and from this generate subject sets Create subject sets (c500) for each class, English, Numeracy, Literacy, Spanish, Art, Music, Drama etc attaching class, teacher, pupils, location, times and days which ultimately creates the timetable which teachers use. Ongoing maintenance of this data as required across the year. Data Maintenance Ensures the school management information systems are kept up to date with pupil information, e.g. change of circumstances, medical information, (Dashboards, Mathletics, SpellZone). Entries must be accurate and timely. Testing At key tracking points across the year (termly) work closely with Deputy Head (LP) to organise the testing programme. Agree dates of testing, share on central calendar with staff, decide whether enough test papers are in stock, maintain stock control, order papers where needed, consider supplier lead times, prepopulate external sites with data of children, dob, gender, names, class. Without this info the child cannot take an online test and for paper tests, the results could not be recorded by the testing company to the right child. Once results are available generate a csv file and import into a markbook. Create markbook tasks. Each test has a name, therefore getting the naming convention accurate is essential, as this is pulled off onto the dashboard. Allocate teacher, children being reported, additional markers. Assist teachers with entering scores/grades, as required and provide technical support/guidance. Report Production Ad hoc, creation of reports from the management information systems, e.g. running pre-designed ODBC reports, creating new (if basic) or seeking help from Senior School Deputy as required. Present data in various formats e.g. excel, graphs, pivot tables to Management/Staff/Annual Report. Typical reports include individual/ cohort performance, performance by subject. Interim and End of Session Reports for parents Twice a year, using Google sheets creates blank templates for teaching staff to complete with comments on the pupils and grades for attainment/approach etc. Create a reference page to accompany the template, which involves populating with data about the pupil. Once a teacher has completed the template, the job holder reformats through a merge process to create a pre-designed PDF document for sharing with parents by the Communications Team. Any changes that are requested by parents are made to the final report. Once finalised, individually assign a pupil record. Ideal Candidate Essential Criteria Demonstrable previous experience of working in a busy, customer-facing reception and administration focussed role within a team environment. Excellent and professional telephone manner, coupled with strong interpersonal and written/oral communication skills; communicates in a confident, clear, and concise manner at all times. Experience of using iSAMS Excellent excel skills, including creating formulae, pivot tables, and able to analyse basic data and present well in report/graphic form Excellent Microsoft 365 skills (Word, Powerpoint . click apply for full job details

We are seeking a proactive and highly organised Education Services Administrator to join the Education Services team at Leiths Education. This pivotal role is responsible for providing administrative and operational support across the business, ensuring the smooth running of professional courses, assisting the Senior Leadership and Executive Team, and managing the school's office reception area. The successful candidate will take pride in delivering exceptional service to students, staff, and visitors while maintaining efficient processes and a welcoming environment. Leiths is committed to offering professional development opportunities within a collaborative and supportive team culture. Join us and be part of a prestigious institution dedicated to excellence in culinary education. If you would like to apply for this role, please send a covering email explaining your interest in the role and your CV and/or complete application form to . We look forward to hearing from you! Job Description Purpose of the role: Job title: Education ServicesAdministrator Working pattern: 8.45am - 4.45pm Monday to Friday, occasional Saturday/Evening Reporting to: Education Services Manager(ESM) The purpose of this role is to provide administrative and operational support across the business, as part of the Education Services team. This will include day-to-day administrative support for all professional courses, support of the Senior Leadership & Executive Team and ensuring efficient management of the school office reception area. Business Administration Responsibilities: Provide a professional and friendly welcome to all students and visitors entering the building Management of the building sign in/out system alongside Head of Procurement & Facilities Supporting the management of the School Calendar and Leiths Education Calendar e.g. staff meetings, INSET days, inspections, events etc. Communicate with the Head of Procurement & Facilities regarding refreshments for visitors and meetings Provide administrative support for the Diploma and Professional Courses (alongside the Education Services Executive) Provide administrative support to SLT & Exec e.g. scheduling meetings, booking travel & hotels, etc. Provide administrative support for in-house events e.g. printing Manage phone calls and emails - triage correspondence Manage office supplies Deal with post, deliveries, mail outs and couriers Overseeing visual presentation of ground floor areas and front office area Monitoring and re-ordering Leiths branded staff name badges, certificate paper etc. Arrange gifts and cards when necessary Put in place effective operational processes and procedures as required Start of term and/or course preparations e.g. logins email, lockers, recipe packs, knives and aprons Maintaining and updating information for students e.g. noticeboards, accommodation information, knife carrying letters Work with the Head Teacher and ESM on general Diploma administration e.g. attendance registers, marks and certificates Work with the Head Teacher and ESM to make resources available to students on Google Classrooms and/or the portal Supporting Head Teacher and Exams Officer (ESM) with exam timetables, exam retakes, marks and certificates Work with the teaching team to produce Diploma recipe packs and resources - includes formatting Updating information on student noticeboards as necessary Manage the audio-visual capabilities of the demonstration room and check live feeds on Vimeo Distribution of feedback forms and collation of results Professional Courses: Support with enquiries, admissions and onboarding of students on other courses e.g. Marine, WSET, Patisserie, Level 7, Taste of Diploma, Taste of Leiths, Online accreditations Dealing with student communications e.g. emails, sign-up sheets, notices, etc. Assist teachers with course preparations e.g. recipe pack printing, aprons, registers etc. Filing/distribution of student documentation e.g. certificates for WSET, Marine, Patisserie, Online, etc. Supporting Head Teacher and Exams Officer (ESM) with exam timetables, exam retakes, marks and certificates Distribution of feedback forms and collation of results General: Attend Leiths Open House or other promotional events as required Liaise with the Headteacher and/or Mental Health First Aiders if/when pastoral care or safeguarding action is required for students Respond in person, by telephone or email to staff, students, visitors in a professional and customer focused manner Provide a courteous and knowledgeable point of contact for people both within and outside Leiths responding in person, by telephone or email to staff, students and visitors Comply with all relevant School policies and procedures including Health and Safety and Child Protection. Any other reasonable duties as required by the business This position requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which will reveal any unspent convictions. A criminal record may not necessarily be a bar to employment, as any decision will be treated on its merits and individual circumstances subject to Leiths' overriding obligation to protect the students in its charge and the safety of Leiths' staff. All staff have a responsibility and duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of pupils. Staff must be aware of the systems within Leiths which support safeguarding and must act in accordance with the School's Safeguarding & Child Protection policy and Code of Conduct. Staff will receive appropriate child protection training which is regularly updated. Applicants are required to submit these two forms when applying for a post with us. All candidates must read the school's policies before applying for a position within the school. 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