ADVERT ID 246246
Secretary
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Tue Nov 4 2025
Application Closing Date:
Tue Nov 25 2025
Commencement Date:
Thu Dec 18 2025
Status of Post:
Fixed-term
Number of Vacancies:
1
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Girls with Boys to 1st Class
School Patronage:
Catholic
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
43
Current Enrolment:
715
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
St. Patrick’s Loreto PS, Bray invites applications for the position of School Secretary to cover maternity leave from 18th December 2025 - 15th June 2026., in line with the terms set out in 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 primary school secretary. The position is subject to compulsory Garda Vetting. Hours will be 8.00am-3.20pm. Holidays as per Circular 36/2022.
Key duties of the position include the following:
• Point of contact for all visitors and enquiries
• Managing school communications: phone, email, databases (e.g. Aladdin, POD, OLCS)
• Management of school's admission process
• General school administration: filing, photocopying, providing clerical and administrative support to Principal, Deputy Principal and staff as required
• Office management, maintenance of office equipment, procurement of resources and liaising with service providers, suppliers etc.
• Co-ordinate the school admissions process
The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following competencies:
• Professionalism, discretion and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Strong interpersonal and oral/written communication abilities.
• Excellent IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and willingness to upskill as needed.
• Knowledge in relation to GDPR and data protection.
• Strong organizational skills and ability in regard to attention to detail.
• Ability to use own initiative, to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills.
• Ability to work closely with Principal, Board of Management, Parents Association and staff.
• Flexibility in the varied demands of the job and the ability to show initiative when required.
• Experience of working in a busy office environment.
• Relates well to children.
• Positive outlook and willingness to contribute to overall school development.
• Commitment to uphold the ethos of the school.
The above job description is not exhaustive.
Please send letter of application, Curriculum Vitae, with contact details for 3 referees, by email to vacancies@stpatsbray.com
The entry level for this role is on the first point of the scale unless the candidate has previous work experience as a primary school secretary. The position is subject to compulsory Garda Vetting. Hours will be 8.00am-3.20pm. Holidays as per Circular 36/2022.
Key duties of the position include the following:
• Point of contact for all visitors and enquiries
• Managing school communications: phone, email, databases (e.g. Aladdin, POD, OLCS)
• Management of school's admission process
• General school administration: filing, photocopying, providing clerical and administrative support to Principal, Deputy Principal and staff as required
• Office management, maintenance of office equipment, procurement of resources and liaising with service providers, suppliers etc.
• Co-ordinate the school admissions process
The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following competencies:
• Professionalism, discretion and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Strong interpersonal and oral/written communication abilities.
• Excellent IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and willingness to upskill as needed.
• Knowledge in relation to GDPR and data protection.
• Strong organizational skills and ability in regard to attention to detail.
• Ability to use own initiative, to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills.
• Ability to work closely with Principal, Board of Management, Parents Association and staff.
• Flexibility in the varied demands of the job and the ability to show initiative when required.
• Experience of working in a busy office environment.
• Relates well to children.
• Positive outlook and willingness to contribute to overall school development.
• Commitment to uphold the ethos of the school.
The above job description is not exhaustive.
Please send letter of application, Curriculum Vitae, with contact details for 3 referees, by email to vacancies@stpatsbray.com
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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.)
- CV (Unbound/Slide Binder)
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Applications may be submitted by
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Roll Number:
17537O
Apply To:
Vevay Road
Bray
A98 F652
Bray
A98 F652
County:
Wicklow
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