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An internal panel of suitable applicants may be set up to fill vacancies which may occur within a specific time period (four months for teacher posts and the duration of the school year for SNA posts) from the date on which the Board approves the successful candidate.

The employee will work 5 hours a fortnight March to June and Sept to Oct. During the summer closure July and August the role will be for 5 hours a week to allow for extra duties such as painting and additional maintenance to be performed when pupils are on holidays.
The position is subject to Garda vetting and due discretion is expected in matters of a confidential nature.
Duties and responsibilities include:
• Being a key holder for the school which may require occasional opening/ closing of the school for contractors. Etc. outside of school hours.
• Maintenance and minor repair of school furniture, fixtures and fittings etc.
• General gardening duties – grass cutting, hedge trimming, weeding, planting.
• Upkeep of school and renewal of paintwork.
• Planning for any larger maintenance projects with the Principal as required.
• Cleaning windows, fascias, disposal of rubbish, liaising with school cleaning staff.
• Health and safety responsibilities in partnership with Principal.
• Strict compliance with school's Child Safeguarding Policy.
• Other related duties as prescribed by the Principal and/or Board of Management.

• Ideally the successful candidate will have experience in general maintenance and grounds keeping skills.
• A commitment to maintaining high standards and the ability to improve the school environment is required.
• Good DIY skills.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• An ability to work independently and show initiative.
• The role requires the person to be flexible in their hours of work and be required to work outside of normal hours to safely provide maintenance and to make facilities available.


• How To Apply:
• By post or email.
• Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and a CV outlining relevant experience to the Chairperson of the Board of Management by post or email by 3pm Thursday August 14th.
• If applying by post, the postal address is The Principal, Ballyfacey N.S., Glenmore, Co. Kilkenny, X91 C439.
• If emailing, you can attach your cover letter or just send it as the main body of the email. Please attach your CV to the email application.
• Feel free to include any relevant qualifications, course certificates etc.
• Please include contact details for any relevant referees in your CV. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview. Ballyfacey NS is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to satisfactory reference checks and Garda vetting.
• This position is subject to a three month probationary period.
• Any queries, email ballyfaceyns@gmail.com