Gníomhach

Bunscoil

Déar Iúil 3 2025

Aoine Iúil 18 2025

Céad Lún 27 2025

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1

Príomhshruth

Ingearach

Comhoideachas

Eaglais na hÉireann

DEIS Tuaithe

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The Board of Management of Jonathan Swift NS invites applications for the position of school secretary. This is a part-time position (14 hours)and is subject to the Department of Education Circular 36/2022 "Revision of salaries and Annual Leave Arrangements for School Secretaries". The entry level for this role is on the first point on the pay scale unless the successful candidate has previous experience working as a school secretary.
The appointment is subject to Garda Vetting and the successful candidate will be required to undertake TUSLA Child Protection Training and other related training as deemed appropriate by the BOM.
This position is subject to a six-month probationary period.
The successful candidate will be an integral part of the school community working closely with the Principal, staff and BOM and will manage the school office in a professional, discreet, confidential and efficient manner.
Essential Skills and Knowledge required-
* Reliability, trustworthiness and strict adherence to confidentiality in all school matters
* A clear understanding and adherence to GDPR and Data Protection
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills-oral and written
Excellent IT skills
* Administrative and secretarial skills to include typing and filing
* Be flexible and adaptable to the needs of the school
* Experience in a similar role is advantageous

Responsibilities include but are not limited to-
* General secretarial and administrative duties consistent with the role of school secretary
* Meticulous management of school databases and filing systems to include Aladdin, OLCS, POD, Payroll etc.
* Maintaining records of contracts, staff leave and recording of staff substitution
* Maintaining record of school finances, bank payments and lodgements
* Assisting the Principal/Accountant/Treasurer of the BOM in maintaining all financial records, FSSU monthly reports and managing payments
* Liaising with representatives of service providers, suppliers, school users, the Dept of Education, outside agencies and visitors.
* Carrying out other duties assigned by the Principal/BOM and related to the post of school secretary including new initiatives and future developments of the school and/or Dept of Education.

Names and contact phone number for three professional referees should be included
Applications must be submitted by post only
Please include a current email address, as invitations will issue via e mail.