Gníomhach

Bunscoil

Déar Beal 14 2026

Aoine Beal 29 2026

Máirt MFómh 1 2026

Buan

1

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Ingearach

Comhoideachas

Caitliceach

DEIS 1

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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).

St Patrick’s N.S., Ringsend, is seeking a full-time secretary for 37 (in person) hours per week, commencing at the start of the new academic year as Ringsend BNS and GNS amalgamate. The successful candidate will have experience in office management and administration. The suitable candidate will be an integral part of the school community and will manage the school office in a welcoming, professional, and discreet manner. The ideal candidate will have a flexible attitude and approach, and he/she will understand the demands of working in a school environment. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

General secretarial and administrative duties consistent with the role of School Secretary and as outlined in the skills/knowledge required below:-

* Organising, maintaining and updating school databases and filing systems to include Aladdin, OLCS, POD and Sage.
* Managing school correspondence
* Maintenance of school and office supplies and operating all office machines.
* Maintenance and filing of all documentation
* Maintaining records of staff leave
* Liaising with representatives of service providers, suppliers, school users and visitors
* Working in close co-operation with the principal and staff
* Liaising with the BOM Chairperson, Treasurer, and School Accountant.
* Booking courses, venues, buses etc. and make necessary arrangements for school trips, meetings, interviews etc.
* Carrying out other duties assigned by the principal and related to the post of school secretary
* Co-ordination of internal communications (post, telephone messages, email etc)

Essential Skills/ Knowledge Required:

* Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
* Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
* Excellent typing/IT skills
* Excellent attention to detail
* The candidate will need to be highly confidential in all areas of their work and have a clear understanding and adherence to GDPR regulations
* Ability to plan and work efficiently and on their own initiative, working to a deadline and showing flexibility consistent with the nature of the job
* A high level of proficiency in ICT and use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Publisher, Powerpoint, Google Docs, Drive etc) with an ability and willingness to master new applications
* Maintaining records of school finances
* Experience of content management systems

Desirable Skills/Knowledge;

* Experience of operating database platforms such as or similar to the Online Claims System (OLCS), Pupil Online Database (POD), Aladdin
* Experience of basic financial systems (for example Sage) in line with FSSU (Financial Support Services Unit) requirements
* Experience of using school communication systems e.g. Aladdin Connect or similar.

Applicants must demonstrate in their CV and supporting documentation how they meet the above criteria.

The appointment is subject to Garda Vetting and the successful candidate will be required to undertake TUSLA Child Protection Training and related online training. This position is subject to a six month probationary period. Induction training will be facilitated.

Salary will be as per Department of Education guidelines.
Secretaries are recruited in line with the terms set out in Circular 36/2022. The entry level for this role is on the first point of the scale unless the candidate has previous work experience as a school secretary.
The post will commence in late August before the school reopens after the summer break.

Please apply via email to ringsendns@gmail.com