ADVERT ID 262559
Secretary
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Tue Sep 22 2026
Application Closing Date:
Tue Oct 6 2026
Commencement Date:
Mon Nov 2 2026
Status of Post:
Permanent
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:
10
Current Enrolment:
200
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
Dangan National School invites applications for the position of School Secretary (Monday to Friday, 8:45am – 2:30pm). Salary and conditions of employment are aligned with Department of Education Circular 36/2022 and Circular 78/2024. Scale point placement is subject to verified prior school secretarial service. Appointment is subject to a 6-month probationary period, satisfactory Garda Vetting clearance and mandatory Tusla Child Protection training.
Key Requirements & Competencies
1. Communication & Discretion: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with absolute discretion, integrity and strict adherence to confidentiality, GDPR, Data Protection and Child Safeguarding standards.
2. Personal Attributes: Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, ability to work on own initiative, prioritise under pressure and work collaboratively with school leadership.
3. Administrative Experience: Proven experience in office management, electronic filing, record maintenance and daily administrative operations.
4. Financial Administration: Strong proficiency in basic bookkeeping, managing payroll, online banking/payment systems and maintaining FSSU-compliant financial accounts.
5. ICT Proficiency: High competence in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and Google Workspace. Practical experience with school software (Aladdin, POD, OLCS and Tusla returns) is highly desirable.
Key Requirements & Competencies
1. Communication & Discretion: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with absolute discretion, integrity and strict adherence to confidentiality, GDPR, Data Protection and Child Safeguarding standards.
2. Personal Attributes: Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, ability to work on own initiative, prioritise under pressure and work collaboratively with school leadership.
3. Administrative Experience: Proven experience in office management, electronic filing, record maintenance and daily administrative operations.
4. Financial Administration: Strong proficiency in basic bookkeeping, managing payroll, online banking/payment systems and maintaining FSSU-compliant financial accounts.
5. ICT Proficiency: High competence in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and Google Workspace. Practical experience with school software (Aladdin, POD, OLCS and Tusla returns) is highly desirable.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Letter of Application
- Referees (name, role, contact no.)
- CV (Digital)
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Applications may be submitted by
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Roll Number:
19018A
Apply To:
County:
Meath
Website:
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