Temporary Receptionist/Secretary required for busy All-girls Secondary School in Celbridge.
Hours of work: 8:30– 4:15, Monday – Friday
Start Date: Oct 21st
Interviews: Week of Oct 14th
Closing date for applications: Oct 7th
Please email your application to recruitment@stwolstans.ie placing 'Secretary Position' in the Subject Line.
Garda Vetting will apply
This is a temporary position (covering sick leave)
The entry level for this role is on the first point of the scale for Clerical Officers with the Dept. of Education, unless the candidate has previous work experience as a School Secretary.
The appointment is subject to a probationary period and satisfactory Garda vetting. The successful candidate will be required to undertake TUSLA child protection training. Experience as a school secretary is desirable but not essential and training will be provided.
The School Secretary is an integral part of the school community, working closely with the school principal and management team and will manage the school office in a welcoming, professional and discreet manner.
Skills/Knowledge Required:
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written).
* Excellent organisational skills.
* Excellent typing/ I.T. skills and attention to detail.
* Willingness to upskill where necessary.
* Ability to use own initiative, to work independently and as part of a team.
* Ability to relate well to students.
* Positive outlook and willingness to contribute to the overall school development.
* Flexibility and adaptability to meet the needs of the school
* A high level of confidentiality, professionalism and discretion at all times
* Commitment to uphold the ethos of St. Wolstan’s Community School.
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
* Carrying out secretarial and administrative duties assigned by the Principal.
* Working in close co-operation with the Administrative Team, Principal, Deputy Principals and staff.
* Dealing with parents, staff, students and visitors in person, by phone and by email in a courteous and professional manner.
* Managing school correspondence with professionalism and confidentiality.
* Maintenance of the school and office supplies and operating all office machines (photocopier, printer, laminator etc.).
* Maintenance and filing of all documentation.
* Liaising with representatives of service providers, suppliers and visitors.
* Coordination of internal communication (post, telephone messages, email etc.).
* To be aware of and comply with school policies and procedures, particularly in relation to Child Safeguarding, Health and Safety and GDPR/Data Protection.
Only those candidates shortlisted for interview will receive communication.
Job Type: Specified-purpose
Pay: €12.60-€17.54 per hour
Expected hours: 39 per week
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 27/09/2024
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