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Mainstream with Special Classes

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Co-Educational

Catholic

DEIS 1

26

352

Yes

An internal panel of suitable applicants may be set up to fill vacancies which may occur within a specific time period (four months for teacher posts and the duration of the school year for SNA posts) from the date on which the Board approves the successful candidate.

The Board of Management of Saint Joseph's NS, Coolock, invite applications for the position of part time school secretary to work in its vibrant, busy school office.

The role of the school secretary is to strongly support the school principal in managing the wide variety of administrative duties associated with running a busy school.

It is important that applicants are familiar with the DEIS National Programme and the associated secretarial support work required to achieve the goals of the DEIS plan.

Personal Qualities
The successful candidate will be committed and will demonstrate the following personal qualities:
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to deal with all members of the school community.
Ability to work on own initiative but also to work as part of a team.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities, to work under pressure and achieve deadlines
Reliable and trustworthy and aware of the need to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the work
Flexible and able to adapt easily to the needs of the school
Open to learning new skills and taking on new challenges
Proactive in identifying opportunities to improve systems and procedures to ensure the smooth running of the school office
Positive outlook and willing to contribute to the overall development of the school environment

Skills and Experience
Essential Skills:
Administrative skills and general office experience
Proficiency in Microsoft applications, to include Word, Excel and Publisher and excellent typing
Experience operating in a busy reception/front office environment
Excellent interpersonal skills, including oral and written communication skills
Excellent organisational skills, ensuring good record keeping, and adherence to school procedures and policies
Accounting skills specifically with Pay Roll and tax
Knowledge of GDPR and Data Protection requirements
Familiarity with school systems i.e Databiz, Scorz, POD and OLCs system and with the management of school finances and online payment systems

The successful candidate will be required to undergo compulsory Garda Vetting and Child Safeguarding training.

The working week will consist of 30 hours scheduled over 5 working days. - the final arrangements will be agreed with the successful candidate on the basis of meeting school needs as determined by the School Principal.

Flexibility may be required at other times to support school events/activities.

This is a fixed term/Part-time contract for the duration of the school year and will be reviewed yearly based on the availability of ancillary services grant from the DES.