ADVERT ID 245590
Secretary
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Corcreagh N.S.
Corcreagh N.S.
Shercock
A81 YR59
Shercock
A81 YR59
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Fri Oct 10 2025
Application Closing Date:
Fri Oct 17 2025
Commencement Date:
Mon Nov 10 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:
2
Current Enrolment:
34
Droichead school:
No
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
Additional Information:
This is a part-time position of 12 hours per week.The position is for 52 weeks of the year and holidays must be taken during school closures. This position will be subject to the terms and conditions of circular 0036/22. The position is subject to a 6 month probationary period in the school. The entry level for this role is the first point on the scale unless the candidate has previously worked as a school secretary. The appointment will be subject to Garda Vetting.
Essential Personal Qualities
• Demonstrate an ability to multitask, prioritise, work under pressure and achieve deadlines.
• Reliability, trustworthiness and strict adherence to confidentiality.
• Flexible and adaptable to the needs of the school and open to new skills/challenges. Duties may require working outside regular hours at times.
• Positive outlook, ability to work on own initiative and willingness to contribute to overall school development.
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
• General secretarial duties consistent with the role of a School Secretary i.e. office management, procurement, organisation of school events (e.g. booking venues/buses), liaising with providers and suppliers.
• Carrying out administrative duties assigned by the Principal and Deputy Principal.
• Working closely with the Principal, staff and parents in a polite and professional manner.
• Maintaining financial records and managing on-line payments.
• Organising and maintaining school database system such as Aladdin, Online Claims System (OLCS) and Pupil Online Data (POD).
• Awareness of and compliance with school policies and procedures, particularly in relation to Child Safeguarding, Health and Safety, Confidentiality and GDPR/Data Protection.
Essential Skills and Experience:
• Administrative skills.
• Proficiency in email, Google applications, Microsoft applications to include Excel and Word.
• Familiarity of bookkeeping and online payments to manage school finances.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including oral and written communication skills.
This is a part-time position of 12 hours per week.The position is for 52 weeks of the year and holidays must be taken during school closures. This position will be subject to the terms and conditions of circular 0036/22. The position is subject to a 6 month probationary period in the school. The entry level for this role is the first point on the scale unless the candidate has previously worked as a school secretary. The appointment will be subject to Garda Vetting.
Essential Personal Qualities
• Demonstrate an ability to multitask, prioritise, work under pressure and achieve deadlines.
• Reliability, trustworthiness and strict adherence to confidentiality.
• Flexible and adaptable to the needs of the school and open to new skills/challenges. Duties may require working outside regular hours at times.
• Positive outlook, ability to work on own initiative and willingness to contribute to overall school development.
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
• General secretarial duties consistent with the role of a School Secretary i.e. office management, procurement, organisation of school events (e.g. booking venues/buses), liaising with providers and suppliers.
• Carrying out administrative duties assigned by the Principal and Deputy Principal.
• Working closely with the Principal, staff and parents in a polite and professional manner.
• Maintaining financial records and managing on-line payments.
• Organising and maintaining school database system such as Aladdin, Online Claims System (OLCS) and Pupil Online Data (POD).
• Awareness of and compliance with school policies and procedures, particularly in relation to Child Safeguarding, Health and Safety, Confidentiality and GDPR/Data Protection.
Essential Skills and Experience:
• Administrative skills.
• Proficiency in email, Google applications, Microsoft applications to include Excel and Word.
• Familiarity of bookkeeping and online payments to manage school finances.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including oral and written communication skills.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- It is a requirement to hold a valid Statutory Declaration and to complete the Form of Undertaking for this position.
- Letter of Application
- Referees (name, role, contact no.)
- Copy of Certificates, Diplomas, Degrees
- CV (Digital)
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