Receptionist/Admin Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are seeking to appoint a full time Receptionist/ Admin Assistant to join the ESMS Junior School on a permanent basis from 12 June 2023 (subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks). ESMS staff are passionate, pioneering and strive for excellence in everything they do. We value the incredible contributions they make to school life, we invest in their careers and we support their ambitions so that they flourish professionally and personally.
This is an exciting opportunity to be the welcoming face at one of the leading independent Schools in Edinburgh. The successful candidate will be based on the Ravelston site and will have excellent communication skills (orally and in writing), be a great team player, the ability to stay calm and enjoy working with people of all ages.
The position is permanent and full time for 38.75 hours per week (Monday to Friday from 8.15am to 4.30pm with 30 minutes unpaid for lunch). The salary range is £25,127 - £27,182 per annum, which is F of the ESMS Support Staff Salary Scales, and the salary appointment will be dependent upon relevant experience.
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.
The job description for this post can be found on the ESMS careers page: https://www.esms.org.uk/about-esms/staff-vacancies
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Applicants must complete the Support Staff application form and Equal Opportunities Monitoring form to be considered for this position. Please note CVs and cover letters will not be accepted. Please submit both forms before the closing date.
The closing date for applications is 12pm on Wednesday, 12 April 2023. We anticipate interviews will be held in-person the week commencing Monday 17 April 2023.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £25,127.00-£27,182.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 12/04/2023
Expected start date: 12/06/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Primary & Secondary Schools
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Receptionist/Admin Assistant roles across Erskine Stewart's Melville Schools's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Primary & Secondary Schools.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £25,127 - £27,182 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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