ADVERT ID 247008
Secretary
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Thu Nov 27 2025
Application Closing Date:
Mon Dec 8 2025
Commencement Date:
Mon Jan 5 2026
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
Classification:
DEIS Rural
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
8
Current Enrolment:
109
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
Please note - This post will be based on a 12 hour week starting on the 5th January 2026 but will change to a 18.5 working week from the 12th January 2026.
Frenchpark National School is looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and hard-working school secretary.
The following information should be read carefully:
Please refer to Circular 0007/2024 for information on leave entitlements for secretaries and to Circular 0055/2025 for information on salary. 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 appointment is subject to Garda Vetting; completion of occupational medical clearance (Medmark); satisfactory references; and the successful candidate will be required to undertake TUSLA child protection training. A completed Statutory Declaration and Form of Undertaking will be required on taking up the position. This position is subject to a probationary period of six months.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
• Working in close co-operation with the Principal, Deputy Principal and school staff.
• Being the first point of contact for all visitors to the school and dealing with parents, visitors etc in a welcoming manner.
• Communicating with parents, staff, pupils and visitors in person, by phone and by email in a courteous and professional manner.
• Ability to use own initiative, to work independently and as part of a team.
• Liaising with representatives of service providers, suppliers, school users and visitors.
• Managing school correspondence with professionalism and confidentiality.
• Organising, maintaining and updating school databases and filing systems to include ALADDIN, OLCS, POD, Revenue and payroll systems.
• Maintenance and filing of all invoices and documentation and maintaining all financial records and managing online payments and receipt of funds.
• Maintenance of records of staff leave and supporting substitute cover process.
• Maintenance and updating of all pupil records on Aladdin.
• Maintenance of the school and office supplies and operating all office machines (e.g. photocopier, printer etc)
• Assisting the Principal and staff in managing school correspondence, communication by post, email, telephone and other school platforms being used.
• Updating, managing and storing school records in compliance with GDPR and all other regulatory requirements.
• Procurement of resources and the management of school office supplies.
• Attend meetings and events as required.
The above is not exhaustive. A willingness to learn new skills and systems will be required.
Please send (by post) a letter of application, Curriculum Vitae and contact details for at least two referees.
Frenchpark National School is looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and hard-working school secretary.
The following information should be read carefully:
Please refer to Circular 0007/2024 for information on leave entitlements for secretaries and to Circular 0055/2025 for information on salary. 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 appointment is subject to Garda Vetting; completion of occupational medical clearance (Medmark); satisfactory references; and the successful candidate will be required to undertake TUSLA child protection training. A completed Statutory Declaration and Form of Undertaking will be required on taking up the position. This position is subject to a probationary period of six months.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
• Working in close co-operation with the Principal, Deputy Principal and school staff.
• Being the first point of contact for all visitors to the school and dealing with parents, visitors etc in a welcoming manner.
• Communicating with parents, staff, pupils and visitors in person, by phone and by email in a courteous and professional manner.
• Ability to use own initiative, to work independently and as part of a team.
• Liaising with representatives of service providers, suppliers, school users and visitors.
• Managing school correspondence with professionalism and confidentiality.
• Organising, maintaining and updating school databases and filing systems to include ALADDIN, OLCS, POD, Revenue and payroll systems.
• Maintenance and filing of all invoices and documentation and maintaining all financial records and managing online payments and receipt of funds.
• Maintenance of records of staff leave and supporting substitute cover process.
• Maintenance and updating of all pupil records on Aladdin.
• Maintenance of the school and office supplies and operating all office machines (e.g. photocopier, printer etc)
• Assisting the Principal and staff in managing school correspondence, communication by post, email, telephone and other school platforms being used.
• Updating, managing and storing school records in compliance with GDPR and all other regulatory requirements.
• Procurement of resources and the management of school office supplies.
• Attend meetings and events as required.
The above is not exhaustive. A willingness to learn new skills and systems will be required.
Please send (by post) a letter of application, Curriculum Vitae and contact details for at least two referees.
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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
- Post
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Roll Number:
17748E
Apply To:
The Chairperson,
St. Patrick's N.S.,
Frenchpark,
Castlerea,
Co. Roscommon
F45 FD34
St. Patrick's N.S.,
Frenchpark,
Castlerea,
Co. Roscommon
F45 FD34
County:
Roscommon
Enquiries To:
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