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Luan Lún 11 2025

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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).

Please put "Admin. secretary application " in the subject line of your email application to principal@haroldschool.ie
The Interview Board will interview candidates during the last week of August 2025

The Board of Management of The Harold School, Glasthule, Dun Laoghaire is seeking an Administrative Secretary to work in the busy admin. office of our warm and welcoming school.
This key role at the heart of our school demands a high level of professionalism, flexibility, and initiative, working alongside the Principal and Deputy Principal and staff to ensure the smooth running of the school.
This on-site role is for 37 hours per week over 5 days.
The position is permanent, subject to a three-month probationary period.
The successful applicant will be recruited in line with the terms and conditions as set out in DES Circular 36/2022 and DES Circular 007 of 2024 (Entitlement Leave for School Secretaries).
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Essential Personal Qualities
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to engage with all members of the school community
• Ability to work on one’s own initiative and also as part of a team
• Strong multi-tasking skills with the ability to prioritise, work under pressure, and meet deadlines
• Reliability, trustworthiness, and strict adherence to confidentiality
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet the evolving needs of the school
• Proactive in identifying improvements to ensure smooth systems and procedures
• A positive outlook and a willingness to contribute to the overall development of the school
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Essential Skills and Experience
• Strong administrative skills and general office experience, including day-to-day accounts
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and excellent typing skills
• Experience working in a busy front-office environment/reception
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Outstanding organisational skills, with a focus on accurate record keeping and adherence to school procedures and policies
• Awareness of GDPR and data protection requirements (desirable)

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Key Duties and Responsibilities
• Acting as the first point of contact for visitors in a friendly and competent manner
• Managing school correspondence and communication (post, email, and telephone, Aladdin Connect )
• Maintaining financial records. OLCS, POD, and managing online payments
• Updating, managing, and storing school records in compliance with GDPR and other regulatory requirements
• Administration of the school enrolment process
• Assisting with drafting and presentation of school documents
• General school administration and office management
• Maintenance of school and office supplies, procurement, and organisation of school events and activities
• Liaising with service providers and suppliers
• Other duties as allocated by the Principal or Deputy Principal

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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Letter of Application

Referees (name, role, contact no.)

CV (Digital) ( email to principal@haroldschool.ie)