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Gaelscoil

Additional Information:
This is a part-time position of 12 hours per week. The 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. 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 and Medmark medical clearance

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. Duties may require working outside regular hours at times.
• 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 events (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) and weekly payroll
• 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.
• Proficiency in email, Google applications, Microsoft applications to include Excel and Word.
• Familiarity of bookkeeping and online payments to manage school finances.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including oral and written communication skills.
• This is an Irish medium school and Gaeilge is essential
• Training will be given

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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.)
• Copy of Certificates, Diplomas, Degrees
• CV
• 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
Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted.
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Applications may be submitted by
• Email only to principal@ceideadhns.com