Stonepark NS, Longford is seeking a full-time School Secretary for 30 hours per week (9am – 3pm, Monday to Friday). The successful candidate will have experience in office management and administration. The School Secretary is an integral part of the school community who is expected to manage a busy school office in a welcoming, professional and discrete manner.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- General secretarial and administrative duties that are consistent with the role of School Secretary in a busy office environment. The skills/knowledge required are outlined below:-
- Organising, maintaining and updating school databases, and filing systems, to include the pupil management system (Aladdin), staff management system (OLCS), pupil online database (POD) and Payroll.
- Managing and coordinating school correspondence, and records.
- Liaising with representatives of suppliers, school users and visitors.
- Working in close co-operation with the principal and staff.
- Carrying out other duties that are assigned by the principal and that are related to the post of School Secretary.
Essential Skills/ Knowledge Required:
- Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
- Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
- Excellent attention to detail
The candidate will be required to be highly confidential and have a clear understanding, and adherence, to GDPR regulations. The candidate will be able to plan, and work efficiently, on their own initiative, work to deadlines and show flexibility consistent with the nature of a busy office. A high level of proficiency in ICT is required, particularly in the use of Microsoft Office applications.
This position is a full time, permanent position that is subject to a six-month probationary period. Induction training will be facilitated. This appointment is subject to Garda Vetting and the successful candidate will be required to undertake TUSLA Child Protection Training and related online training.
This appointment is subject to sanction by the Department of Education in accordance with Circular 36/2022.This appointment is subject to Garda Vetting and the successful candidate will be required to undertake TUSLA Child Protection Training and related online training. This appointment is subject to sanction by the Department of Education in accordance with Circular 36/2022.
Applications by email only to principal@stoneparkns.ie
Please include CV, Letter of Application and contact details of two referees.