School Secretary

Applications are invited for the position of secretary in St Clare's Primary School Cavan.

The position will operate under the terms of Department of Education Circulars 36/2022, 07/2024 and 10/2026. Salary is paid by the Department of Education in line with Circular Letter 0055/2025.

The appointment is subject to Garda Vetting and the successful candidate will be required to undertake TUSLA, Child Protection Training and other related training.

This position is subject to a 6 month probationary period.

The working week is as follows; Monday – Friday 8:30am – 16:30pm

In addition to the weekly hours during the school year, secretarial support will also be required during the summer.

Closing date for applications is 29th April 2026

Applications by post to include

Letter of Application

Copy of Certificates, Diplomas, Degrees

CV (Unbound/Slide Binder)

To

Secretary Application

 St Clare's Primary School

Cavan Town

Co. Cavan

H12DR74

Additional Information:

Applicants are advised to consult the relevant circulars for full details regarding salary, leave entitlements and terms and conditions of employment.

General secretarial and administrative duties consistent with the role of School Secretary as outlined in the skills/knowledge required below:

Working in close co-operation with Principal and Deputy Principal.

Dealing with parents, staff, pupils and visitors in a courteous and professional manner.

Organising, maintaining and updating school databases and filing systems to include: Aladdin, OLCS and POD.

Managing school correspondence.

Co-ordination of internal communication (post, email, telephone etc).

Maintenance and filing of all documentation.

Maintaining records of leave, CPD and contracts.

Liaising with representatives of service providers, suppliers, school users and visitors.

Making necessary arrangements for school trips, meetings, interviews etc. Carrying out other duties assigned by the Principal and related to the post of School Secretary.

Awareness of and compliance with school policies and procedures, particularly in relation to child safeguarding, health and safety, confidentiality, data protection and report any concerns to the appropriate person.