ADVERT ID 262333
Secretary
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Thu Sep 17 2026
Application Closing Date:
Thu Oct 1 2026
Commencement Date:
Mon Nov 2 2026
Status of Post:
Permanent
Number of Vacancies:
1
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Church of Ireland
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
14
Current Enrolment:
198
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
St Andrews National School invites applications for the position of School Secretary (Monday to Friday, 8:20am – 3:00pm). Salary and conditions of employment are aligned with Department of Education Circular 36/2022 and Circular 78/2024. Scale point placement is subject to verified prior school secretarial service. Appointment is subject to a 6-month probationary period, satisfactory Garda Vetting clearance and mandatory Tusla Child Protection training.
Key Requirements & Competencies
1. Communication & Discretion: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with absolute discretion, integrity and strict adherence to confidentiality, GDPR, Data Protection and Child Safeguarding standards.
2. Personal Attributes: Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, ability to work on own initiative, prioritise under pressure and work collaboratively with school leadership.
3. Administrative Experience: Proven experience in office management, electronic filing, record maintenance and daily administrative operations.
4. Financial Administration: Strong proficiency in basic bookkeeping, managing payroll, online banking/payment systems and maintaining FSSU-compliant financial accounts.
5. ICT Proficiency: High competence in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and Google Workspace. Practical experience with school software (Aladdin, POD, OLCS and Tusla returns) is highly desirable.
Key Requirements & Competencies
1. Communication & Discretion: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with absolute discretion, integrity and strict adherence to confidentiality, GDPR, Data Protection and Child Safeguarding standards.
2. Personal Attributes: Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, ability to work on own initiative, prioritise under pressure and work collaboratively with school leadership.
3. Administrative Experience: Proven experience in office management, electronic filing, record maintenance and daily administrative operations.
4. Financial Administration: Strong proficiency in basic bookkeeping, managing payroll, online banking/payment systems and maintaining FSSU-compliant financial accounts.
5. ICT Proficiency: High competence in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and Google Workspace. Practical experience with school software (Aladdin, POD, OLCS and Tusla returns) is highly desirable.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Letter of Application
- Referees (name, role, contact no.)
- CV (Digital)
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Applications may be submitted by
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Roll Number:
13597M
Apply To:
For the attention of Mr Peter McCrodden, Chairperson of the BOM by email to posts@standrewsbray.ie. Please note SECRETARY POSITION in the subject bar.
Applications will ONLY be accepted by email until 5pm on Thursday 1st October 2026.
Applications will ONLY be accepted by email until 5pm on Thursday 1st October 2026.
County:
Wicklow
Website:
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