Clerical Officer

Nature and Duration of Contract

Part time Permanent post in accordance with General Conditions of Employment. (17.5 hours per week)

and

Full time Fixed Term post with an indicative end date of 24th March 2026 in accordance with General Conditions of Employment. (35 hours)

Department / Function

Griffeen Community College

Reporting To

Principal

Location of Post

Lucan, Co. Dublin

Salary Scale

€ 30,811 p.a. - € 44,067 p.a.

Long service Increment 1, € 46,335 after three years satisfactory service at the maximum.

Long Service Increment 2, € 47,946 after three years satisfactory service at LSI 1

New appointees to any grade start at the minimum point of the scale. Incremental credit is normally granted on appointment, in respect of current experience in the Civil Service, Local Authorities, Health Service and other Public Service Bodies and Statutory Agencies.

Annual Leave

22 working days per annum (pro-rata).

Probation

In accordance with S.I. No. 686/2022 - European Union (Transparent and Predictable Working Conditions) Regulations 2022, the period of probation shall not exceed 12 months.

Superannuation

Membership of the ETB Superannuation Scheme and of the ETB’s Spouses and Children’s Scheme is automatic and compulsory.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

In accordance with ETB’s commitment to equality of opportunity for all job applicants, you are asked to request any reasonable accommodation in sufficient time to ensure you can participate fully in the recruitment process.

Please contact recruitment@ddletb.ie should you require any assistance.

A panel may be formed from which future similar vacancies may be filled; such panel will remain active for a maximum period of 6 months.

Overview of the Role

The Clerical Officer will provide a comprehensive general administrative and clerical support to a section/department ensuring the relevant department/area operates effectively and efficiently

Duties and Responsibilities

·        Provide confidential and efficient secretarial and administrative support to the Principal/ Deputy Principal and staff.

·        General administrative duties such as word processing, data input, filing, photocopying etc.

·        Maintain an effective administrative/secretarial systems to ensure effective operation.

·        Deal with information requests and queries made via telephone, email, or face-to-face.

·        Process and distribute daily post and email.

·        Maintain an accurate filing system.

·        Maintaining up-to-date computerised and manual accounts.

·        Maintaining Student Database and making returns to Department of Education

·        Organise provision of hospitality for school events, visitors to school etc.

·        Provide First Aid for students.

·        To carry out the lawful orders of the Board and of its Chief Executive.

·        To carry out any other duties appropriate to the grade which may be assigned from

·        time to time by the Principal.

Essential Qualifications and Skills

•       Leaving Certificate or a recognised equivalent examination.

•       Excellent keyboard skills with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and email

•       Excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills.

•       An effective team player.

•       Flexibility and reliability.

•       Ability to work under pressure and keep to deadlines.

•       At least one year’s administrative experience in a modern office environment would be desirable