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Mainstream with Special Classes

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Co-Educational

Catholic

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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.

Athenry Primary School invites applications for the position of secretary on one of our campuses. This is a permanent position (20 hrs per week) and will be subject to sanction from the DEY. The successful candidate will be recruited in line with the terms & conditions as set out in circular 36/2022. New secretaries will be placed on point 1 of the scale as set out in appendix 1 of the circular unless they have prior experience as a school secretary. The position is subject to compulsory garda vetting, Medmark clearance, online Tusla child protection training and a 6 month probationary period. The hours of work for this onsite role are: 08.45 to 13.30pm Mon to Fri. Flexibility may be required at other times to support other school activities / events.
Key duties of the position will include:
- point of contact for all visitors & enquiries
- managing school communications (phone, email, databases e.g. Aladdin, POD & OLCS)
- working alongside the school management team
- management of school financial accounts
- office management
- maintenance of office equipment
- procurement of resources
- liaising with service providers, suppliers etc.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following competencies:
- professionalism & discretion
- the ability to maintain strict confidentiality
- strong interpersonal & communication skills
- book keeping skills including knowledge of online banking
- a willingness to engage with continuous professional development
- ICT proficiency
- knowledge in relation to GDPR and data protection
- ability to use own initiative (work independently & as part of a team)
- positive outlook & a willingness to contribute to overall school development
- good planning & organisational skills