Gníomhach

Bunscoil

Aoine Meith 12 2026

Aoine Meith 19 2026

Luan MFómh 21 2026

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Féadfar painéal inmheánach d’iarratasóirí oiriúnacha a bhunú chun folúntais a líonadh a d’fhéadfadh teacht chun cinn laistigh de thréimhse ama ar leith ón dáta a fhaomhfaidh an Bord an t-iarrthóir rathúil (ceithre mhí i gcás poist mhúinteora agus fad na scoilbhliana do phoist CRS).

Secretary Responsibilities
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 organised 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.

Criteria & Competencies:
• Excellent administrative, organisational, 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 with Aladdin, POD, and OLCS is highly advantageous.

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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.

Applications will only be accepted by email to applications@ballintemplens.com
and must be received no later than 5p.m. on Friday, 19th June 2026.