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Thu Aug 28 2025

Thu Sep 11 2025

Mon Oct 20 2025

Permanent

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Mainstream with Special Classes

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Girls with Infant Boys

Catholic

20

270

Yes

This is a full-time position of 37 hours per week. This position is for 52 weeks of the year and holidays must be taken during school closures. The position is subject to a 6 month probationary period. This position will be subject to the terms and conditions of circular 0036/22. The entry level for this role is the first point on the scale unless the candidate has previously worked as a school secretary. The appointment will be subject to Garda Vetting.

Essential Personal Qualities
• Demonstrate an ability to multitask, prioritise, work under pressure and achieve deadlines.
• Reliability, trustworthiness and strict adherence to confidentiality
• Flexible and adaptable to the needs of the school and open to new skills/challenges
• Positive outlook, ability to work on own initiative and willingness to contribute to overall school development

Responsibilities include but not limited to:
• General secretarial duties consistent with the role of a School Secretary i.e. office management, procurement, organisation of school event e.g. booking venues/buses, liaising with providers and suppliers
• Carrying out administrative duties assigned by the Principal and Deputy Principal
• Working closely with the Principal, staff and parents in a polite and professional manner
• Maintaining financial records and managing on-line payments
• Organising and maintaining school database system such as Aladdin, Online Claims System (OLCS) and Pupil Online Data (POD)
• Awareness of and compliance with school policies and procedures, particularly in relation to Child Safeguarding, Health and Safety, Confidentiality and GDPR/Data Protection

Essential Skills and Experience
• Administrative skills and experience of working in a busy office environment
• Proficiency in email, Microsoft applications to include excel and good typing skills
• Familiarity of booking keeping and online payments to manage school finances
• Good record-keeping and knowledge of school applications e.g. Aladdin, OLCS and POD
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including oral and written communication skills

Applications by POST only.

Please include the following:
1. Letter of Application detailing your suitability for the job
2. CV including at least two up-to-date referees with contact details

Applications to The Chairperson, Presentation Primary School, Dungarvan Road, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary E91XF62

Please write "Secretary Application" on the outside of the envelope.