ADVERT ID 252920
Secretary
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Thu May 21 2026
Application Closing Date:
Tue Jun 9 2026
Commencement Date:
Wed Aug 26 2026
Status of Post:
Part-Time
Number of Vacancies:
1
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Catholic
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
4
Current Enrolment:
65
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
The Board of Management of St.Patrick’s N.S. Bruskey seeks applications for the position of school secretary.
This is a permanent part-time position working 17 hours per week.
Duties for this position, as set out by the Board of Management, are outlined below and may be subject to change as the needs and requirements of the school evolve.
Administration tasks and duties associated with, but not confined to the following will form part of the duties of the position:
• Organising, maintaining and updating school databases and filing systems including Aladdin, OLCS/Esinet, POD and Payroll
• Administrative tasks associated with the management and administration of school accounts, FSSU templates, payments and providing ongoing support to the Board of Management Treasurer and Principal
• Managing school correspondence with the Department of Education & Youth, NCSE, NEPS, CESC, and all other bodies in conjunction with the Principal and Deputy Principal
• Procurement of school and office supplies and operating all office machines
• Liaising with representatives of service providers, suppliers, school users and visitors
• Booking buses and making necessary arrangements for school trips
• Management of the office diary and bookings for the use of the school by outside parties
The successful candidate will need to have experience in office management and administration, they will be an integral part of the school community, and will manage the school office in a welcoming professional and discrete manner.
The successful candidate will need to be highly confidential in all areas of their work and have a clear understanding and adherence to GDPR regulations.
The appointment is subject to Garda Vetting and the successful candidate will be required to
undertake TUSLA Child Protection Training and related online training.
Please include at least 2 referees with your application.
This position is subject to a probationary period of 6 months. Induction training will be facilitated.
Please consult the Department of Education Circular 0009/2026 for rates of pay and holidays for school secretaries. The entry level for this role is on the 1st point of the scale unless the candidate has previous work experience as school secretary as per terms and conditions of circular 0009/2026.
This is a permanent part-time position working 17 hours per week.
Duties for this position, as set out by the Board of Management, are outlined below and may be subject to change as the needs and requirements of the school evolve.
Administration tasks and duties associated with, but not confined to the following will form part of the duties of the position:
• Organising, maintaining and updating school databases and filing systems including Aladdin, OLCS/Esinet, POD and Payroll
• Administrative tasks associated with the management and administration of school accounts, FSSU templates, payments and providing ongoing support to the Board of Management Treasurer and Principal
• Managing school correspondence with the Department of Education & Youth, NCSE, NEPS, CESC, and all other bodies in conjunction with the Principal and Deputy Principal
• Procurement of school and office supplies and operating all office machines
• Liaising with representatives of service providers, suppliers, school users and visitors
• Booking buses and making necessary arrangements for school trips
• Management of the office diary and bookings for the use of the school by outside parties
The successful candidate will need to have experience in office management and administration, they will be an integral part of the school community, and will manage the school office in a welcoming professional and discrete manner.
The successful candidate will need to be highly confidential in all areas of their work and have a clear understanding and adherence to GDPR regulations.
The appointment is subject to Garda Vetting and the successful candidate will be required to
undertake TUSLA Child Protection Training and related online training.
Please include at least 2 referees with your application.
This position is subject to a probationary period of 6 months. Induction training will be facilitated.
Please consult the Department of Education Circular 0009/2026 for rates of pay and holidays for school secretaries. The entry level for this role is on the 1st point of the scale unless the candidate has previous work experience as school secretary as per terms and conditions of circular 0009/2026.
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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 (Digital)
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Applications may be submitted by
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Roll Number:
19568M
Apply To:
St.Patrick's N.S.
Bruskey
Ballinagh
H12 YY15
Bruskey
Ballinagh
H12 YY15
County:
Cavan
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