ADVERT ID 238036
Secretary
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Achonry National School
Achonry N.S. Achonry, Tubbercurry, County Sligo
Sligo
Sligo
F91 WF65
Sligo
Sligo
F91 WF65
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Wed Jun 11 2025
Application Closing Date:
Wed Jun 25 2025
Commencement Date:
Thu Aug 28 2025
Status of Post:
Part-Time
Number of Vacancies:
1
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Catholic
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
6
Current Enrolment:
86
Droichead school:
No
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POST DETAILS
Panel of Applicants:
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.
Additional Information:
Additional Information:
The Board of Management of Achonry N.S. invites applications for the position of Secretary , currently 18 hours per week (this is subject to change)
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Operating a busy office environment
Excellent administrative and organisational skills, ensuring good record-keeping and adherence to school procedures and policies
Excellent interpersonal skills, including oral and written communication skills
A high level of proficiency in I.T. and in the use of Microsoft Office
Organising, maintaining and updating school databases and filing systems such as Aladdin, Pupil Online Database (POD), Financial Support Services Unit (FSSU) as well as a knowledge of GDPR and Data Protection Requirements (relevant experience more favourable)
Liaising with representatives of all service providers, suppliers and visitors
Collating of monthly invoices , liaising with staff, principal, Chairperson, Treasurer and the relevant accountant
The ability to assist the principal with the daily administration tasks, meeting requests, scheduling events, managing school correspondence, postage etc
Updating, managing and storing school records in compliance with GDPR
Assisting with the organisation of school events and activities
Willingness to plan and work efficiently on own initiative and show flexibility consistent with the nature of the job
Maintenance of the school and office supplies and operating all office machines
A commitment to maintaining confidentiality and discretion
Willingness to up skill where and when necessary
Respecting the Catholic ethos of the school at all times
Previous experience as a school secretary would be most favourable.
The appointment is subject to Garda Vetting and the successful candidate will be required to undertake Tusla Child protection training.
The position will be subject to the terms of DES Circular 36/2022. The entry-level for this role is on the first point of the scale unless the candidate has previous work experience as a School Secretary.
The position is subject to a Six Month Probationary Period.
To apply for the position, send a CV and letter of application by post for the attention of ' Fr. Peter Gallagher,The Chairperson of Achonry National School, Parochial House, Lavagh, Ballymote Co. Sligo.
Please mark Application Envelope as : APPLICATION S
Late / Incomplete Applications will NOT be considered.
The Board of Management of Achonry N.S. invites applications for the position of Secretary , currently 18 hours per week (this is subject to change)
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Operating a busy office environment
Excellent administrative and organisational skills, ensuring good record-keeping and adherence to school procedures and policies
Excellent interpersonal skills, including oral and written communication skills
A high level of proficiency in I.T. and in the use of Microsoft Office
Organising, maintaining and updating school databases and filing systems such as Aladdin, Pupil Online Database (POD), Financial Support Services Unit (FSSU) as well as a knowledge of GDPR and Data Protection Requirements (relevant experience more favourable)
Liaising with representatives of all service providers, suppliers and visitors
Collating of monthly invoices , liaising with staff, principal, Chairperson, Treasurer and the relevant accountant
The ability to assist the principal with the daily administration tasks, meeting requests, scheduling events, managing school correspondence, postage etc
Updating, managing and storing school records in compliance with GDPR
Assisting with the organisation of school events and activities
Willingness to plan and work efficiently on own initiative and show flexibility consistent with the nature of the job
Maintenance of the school and office supplies and operating all office machines
A commitment to maintaining confidentiality and discretion
Willingness to up skill where and when necessary
Respecting the Catholic ethos of the school at all times
Previous experience as a school secretary would be most favourable.
The appointment is subject to Garda Vetting and the successful candidate will be required to undertake Tusla Child protection training.
The position will be subject to the terms of DES Circular 36/2022. The entry-level for this role is on the first point of the scale unless the candidate has previous work experience as a School Secretary.
The position is subject to a Six Month Probationary Period.
To apply for the position, send a CV and letter of application by post for the attention of ' Fr. Peter Gallagher,The Chairperson of Achonry National School, Parochial House, Lavagh, Ballymote Co. Sligo.
Please mark Application Envelope as : APPLICATION S
Late / Incomplete Applications will NOT be considered.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Letter of Application
- Referees (name, role, contact no.)
- Copy of Certificates, Diplomas, Degrees
- CV (Unbound/Slide Binder)
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Applications may be submitted by
- Post
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