ADVERT ID 245153
Secretary
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Tue Sep 30 2025
Application Closing Date:
Tue Oct 14 2025
Commencement Date:
Mon Nov 3 2025
Status of Post:
Permanent
Number of Vacancies:
1
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Special School
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Catholic
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
14
Current Enrolment:
87
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
St. Michael's is designated by the Department of Education & Skills as a coeducational special school for children aged 4-18 years assessed as having a Moderate/severe-profound General Learning Disability.
The post is for the position of Full-time permanent secretary.
Responsibilities of this role include but are not limited to:
· Working in close cooperation with the principal.
· General secretarial and administrative duties.
Managing all financial records.
· Managing school correspondence.
· Organising, maintaining, and updating school databases, records and filing
systems in compliance with GDPR.
· Acting as the first point of contact for all visitors to the school.
· Liaison with service providers and suppliers.
· Assisting with the organisation of school events and activities.
Essential skills/knowledge required:
· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
· Confidentiality and discretion.
· Proficiency in IT skills and experience of basic financial systems to enable maintenance of school financial records. .
· Strong organisational skills.
· Flexibility and ability to work as part of a team.
· Ability to work effectively using own initiative.
Desirable experience:
· Experience of operating databases such as OLCS, POD, and Aladdin.
· Knowledge of the administration of payroll (Sage) and accounts.
Please note:
· The position is subject to current Garda Vetting requirements, Medmark Medical
Clearance and a probationary period.
· The successful candidate will be required to undertake TUSLA child protection
training.
· Secretaries recruited from 1st September 2022 are employed under the new
terms set out in Circular 36/2022 – please familiarise yourself with this circular
before applying and consult the circular for rates of pay for school secretaries
which are now paid by the Department of Education & Skills. (The entry level for
this role is on the 1st point of the scale unless the candidate has previous work
experience as school secretary.)
· Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted.
· Apply in writing and write ‘Secretary Application’ on the outside of the envelope.
The post is for the position of Full-time permanent secretary.
Responsibilities of this role include but are not limited to:
· Working in close cooperation with the principal.
· General secretarial and administrative duties.
Managing all financial records.
· Managing school correspondence.
· Organising, maintaining, and updating school databases, records and filing
systems in compliance with GDPR.
· Acting as the first point of contact for all visitors to the school.
· Liaison with service providers and suppliers.
· Assisting with the organisation of school events and activities.
Essential skills/knowledge required:
· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
· Confidentiality and discretion.
· Proficiency in IT skills and experience of basic financial systems to enable maintenance of school financial records. .
· Strong organisational skills.
· Flexibility and ability to work as part of a team.
· Ability to work effectively using own initiative.
Desirable experience:
· Experience of operating databases such as OLCS, POD, and Aladdin.
· Knowledge of the administration of payroll (Sage) and accounts.
Please note:
· The position is subject to current Garda Vetting requirements, Medmark Medical
Clearance and a probationary period.
· The successful candidate will be required to undertake TUSLA child protection
training.
· Secretaries recruited from 1st September 2022 are employed under the new
terms set out in Circular 36/2022 – please familiarise yourself with this circular
before applying and consult the circular for rates of pay for school secretaries
which are now paid by the Department of Education & Skills. (The entry level for
this role is on the 1st point of the scale unless the candidate has previous work
experience as school secretary.)
· Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted.
· Apply in writing and write ‘Secretary Application’ on the outside of the envelope.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- It is a requirement to hold a valid Statutory Declaration and to complete the Form of Undertaking for this position.
- Letter of Application
- Referees (name, role, contact no.)
- CV (Digital)
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Applications may be submitted by
- Post
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Roll Number:
19789F
Apply To:
Roselawn Drive
Castlerea
F45TR63
Castlerea
F45TR63
County:
Roscommon
Enquiries To:
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