Active

Primary

Wed Jun 3 2026

Thu Jun 11 2026

Tue Aug 25 2026

Permanent

1

Mainstream

Vertical

Girls

Catholic

16

210

Yes

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Managing the day-to-day operations of the busy school office, acting as the welcoming first
point of contact for pupils, parents, staff, and visitors.
• General office administration including managing school correspondence, phone calls, emails,
and maintaining organized filing systems.
• Managing school management software systems, specifically Aladdin (for attendance, student
records, and communications) and the Department of Education’s OLCS system (for staff leave
and tracking).
• Assisting the Principal and Board of Management with school financial administration, including
managing invoices, receipts, the school bank account, online payment systems, and
purchasing/procurement records.
• Maintaining up-to-date and accurate records in relation to the Primary Online Database (POD).
• Liaising with external bodies (Department of Education, NCSE, Tusla, vendors, and contractors)
under the direction of the Principal.
Essential Criteria & Competencies:
• Excellent administrative, organizational, and secretarial skills, with a high level of proficiency in
IT (Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, cloud storage).
• Superb interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal), with a warm,
professional, and welcoming manner.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, multi-task, and use initiative in a fast-paced
environment, while working collaboratively as part of a close-knit school team.
• A high level of discretion, professionalism, and strict awareness of the vital importance of
confidentiality and Data Protection (GDPR) in a school setting.
• Flexibility and a willingness to contribute positively to the overall community life and ethos of our
school.
Desirable: Previous administrative experience working in a school environment and familiarity
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with Aladdin, POD, and OLCS is highly advantageous.
Application Requirements: Appointment will be subject to, but not limited to, satisfactory
references, current national Garda Vetting clearance, and Occupational Health Screening via
Medmark. A 6-month probationary period will apply.
Core Terms, Contracts, and Annualisation Details: The original framework establishing the 52-
week pay scale, leave configurations, and standard 37-hour working structures is outlined in
Circular 0036/2022 (titled: Revision of Salaries for School Secretaries Previously Funded Under
Ancillary Grant Funding). A standard full-time school secretary working under the annualised pay
agreement is contracted to work exactly 228 days per year.
Current Pay Scale Updates: The most recent structural pay adjustments (incorporating the
February 2026 revisions) that list the exact Clerical Officer Grade III hourly rates and annual
salary scales can be reviewed via Circular 0010/2026 on the Department's central circular
repository page.