Díghníomhaithe

Bunscoil

Déar Beal 25 2023 11:02:09

Luan Meith 5 2023

Céad Lún 30 2023

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1

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Comhoideachas

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Scoil Naomh Muire, Keash NS, Keash, Ballymote, Co. Sligo is a three-teacher school under the patronage of the Bishop of Achonry seeking a part-time secretary to work in a busy school office.
Hours are likely to be 10 hours weekly
Hours will be during the school term only (there will be 6 weeks closure during the school
year as per school holidays).
Flexibility may be required at other times to support school events/activities.
The role of the school secretary is to contribute to the smooth running of the school through
the provision of a professional office service and to act as a key support to the school
Principal in managing the wide variety of administrative tasks associated with running a
vibrant school.
Duties of the post are wide and varied but it is envisaged that a range of specific duties will
be assigned to the successful applicant.
This is a fixed-term contract for the duration of the school year.

Personal Qualities:
The successful candidate will be committed and will demonstrate the following personal
qualities:
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to deal with all members of the school community.
• Ability to work on own initiative but also to work as part of team.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities, to work under pressure and
achieve deadlines
• Reliable and trustworthy and aware of the need to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of
the work
• Flexible and able to adapt easily to the needs of the school
• Open to learning new skills and taking on new challenges
• Proactive in identifying opportunities to improve systems and procedures to ensure the
smooth running of the school office
• Positive outlook and willing to contribute to the overall development of the school
environment.

Skills and Experience:

• Essential Skills: Administrative skills and general office experience; proficiency in Microsoft applications, to include Word, Excel and Publisher and excellent typing skills; excellent interpersonal skills, including oral and written communication skills; excellent organisational skills, ensuring good record keeping and adherence to school procedures and policies
• Desirable Skills: Knowledge of GDPR and Data Protection requirements; Familiarity with school systems i.e. Aladdin, POD and OLCS systems and with the management of school finances using the FSSU templates and on-line payment systems

The successful candidate will be required to undergo compulsory Garda Vetting and Child Safeguarding training.