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Now Hiring for Dublin, Kildare, Carlow, Westmeath and Galway. Music Teachers wanted from September 2025 to teach group keyboard as an after school activity in Primary schools 3/5 afternoons per week. All materials and lesson plans provided. Experience with teaching groups of children ages 4-10 desirable. May suit a student or back to work parent.
Pastry Chef
Rathsallagh House is looking for an experienced Pastry Chef to join its exciting team. The business model at Rathsallagh House is primarily event and private party driven. Accordingly the hours are not those normally associated with Restaurant or Hotel kitchens where the days can be unpredictable and long and you are not getting home until midnight. Our Executive Head Chef can plan his rosters weeks in advice sure in the knowledge of exactly what lies ahead. There are no split shifts here and we close for Christmas. The Restaurant at Rathsallagh is open in the evenings to the public on average 25 to 35 days a year. We also open to the public for Sunday Lunch on average twice a month. These openings are strictly by reservation only and numbers are restricted. The idea being that we want a stress free and relaxed kitchen with no unpleasant surprises. So if you are tired of that commute to Dublin, if you have had enough of late nights and unpredictable demands on your talents and would like to work in an exciting and relaxed kitchen in the county side, less then 50 minutes from Dublin airport , then please do get in touch . Basic information. Job Description: Chef de Partie. Employed by Rathsallagh House Ltd Dunlavin Co Wicklow W91 XK68. . 39 hours week. Minimum Salary €40,000 . Please do not apply for this position unless you are legally entitled to work in Ireland and or the EU as your application will not be responded to. We are not in a position to apply for work permits.
B2B New Sales and Business Development Opportunities
Do you have what it takes to be a Top-Performing Sales Person? Would you like the opportunity to earn €100k+ this year? If so then we want to hear from you! Role details: - Please include a Cover Letter with your application.
Store Assistant (Blessington)
Position: Store Assistant Contract Type: Permanent Salary: €15.10 - €17.24 per hour Vacancy Specification At Aldi, time just flies by. You’ll be involved in everything from checking off deliveries to dealing with customer queries and ensuring that the shelves are always fully stocked. And, of course, you’ll provide excellent customer service at all times by attending to customer needs in a prompt and friendly way. It’s a really fast-paced environment, and everyone understands exactly what needs to happen to make their store a success – and gets on with doing it. There’s a real family feel, and everyone pitches in as part of a close-knit team. About the job Benefits Application process The application process consists of an online application whereby successful candidates will then progress to the interview stage of the process.
Night Porter
Rathsallagh is an Irish Blue Book Member. Winners of numerous awards for fine dining. restaurant, County House of the Year, 39 bedrooms with 5 star appointments. Duties to include general service to guests at night, including the smooth and efficient running of reception to the rules of our Standard Operating Procedures ( SOP). Cleaning up and re setting function rooms after functions and general assistant to food & beverage staff during working hours. To supervise / manage the team working under you in this role Ideal candidate will be used to working nights, have some supervisory skills and have a fluent level of English. CV's in word doc format only please. Accommodation is not available for this position. This is a part time position mostly Thursday to Saturday inclusive summer and Friday to Saturdays winter. Keywords: Dining room supervisor, Restaurant Supervisor , Security , Duty Manager, Waiter, Waitress, Bar Man, Night Porter, Night work, Night shift, Night Manager, duty Manager, Security, Kitchen Porter, Hotel, Bar, Night Club . Part time.
Chef De Partie
Full time Chef de Partie Required. Employer and Employment Location: Rainbow Garden Chinese Takeaway, 1 Wexford Road, Arklow, Co. Wicklow Work Includes: Preparing Chinese cuisine food items and meal components at your station. Manage oriental ingredients that should be frequently available on a daily basis. Cooking a specific portion of each plated Chinese meal. Assisting with marinating, cutting and precooking Asian cuisine foods. Following directions provided by the head chef. Stocktaking and ordering supplies for your station. Suggest new rules and procedures for optimizing the cooking process. Required: 3+ years previous relevant experience. Minimum Annual Salary: €35,360 Working Hours: 40 hours/week, hourly rate 17 euros. AD PUBLISHED: FROM 16TH MAY 2025 TO 14TH JUNE 2025
Mystery Shoppers
Mystery Shoppers - Required Nationwide! Looking to earn an extra income? Would you like to earn cash while you shop? Customer Perceptions are recruiting Mystery Shoppers across Ireland. Flexible working hours are available to suit your needs. All you need is: ✅ Good observational skills ✅ The ability to recognise outstanding customer service ✅ A strong grasp of written and spoken English Click Apply Now to submit your application today! Don't have a current CV? No worries - Just click Apply Now and upload your letter of introduction through the cv section OR Click HERE to view the JobAlert.ie CV templates section and build your CV today! 🛑 IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE WITHIN 4 WORKING DAYS OF SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION PLEASE DOUBLE-CHECK YOUR SPAM OR JUNK FOLDER 🛑
Caretaker
Duties and Responsibilities: The duties of the Caretaker & Cleaner are listed below. Duties may vary depending on the needs of the Further Education and Training Centre (FET). The FET co-ordinator will confirm duties on appointment. 1. Ensure that the FET buildings are safe and secure at the beginning and at the end of classes, examinations or functions. 2. Ensure that the FET buildings are kept to a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene. 3. Maintain the FET premises and contents and to prevent as far as possible, any damage to the structure, furniture and equipment of the centre. 4. To keep the FET premises, furniture and equipmentsecure. 5. To keep the FET premises, furniture and fittings in a clean and safe condition. 6. Maintain and clean all glass doors, windows, furniture and flooring. Upkeep of the building to include, painting of walls, wood-work and window frames as directed by the coordinator. 7. Maintain and ensure the efficient heating of the building. Safeguard the heating and water pipes during the cold periods of the year. 8. Manage the security of all equipment and materials. Ensure that no unauthorised persons have access to any part of the building. 9. Manage the keyholding for the premises. 10. To open and close the FET centre for functions outside of the normal centre opening hours where necessary. 11. Provide centre cover for timetabled morning, afternoon and evening classes as instructed by the FET co-ordinator. 12. To give such assistance, as may be required outside the FET building as directed by the FET co-ordinator. 13. To maintain the outside which includes garden and buildings of the FET centre. 14. To open and close the FET centre as directed by the FET co-ordinator. To control the entry of students and their exit from the FET centre in a safely and orderly manner. 15. Take an active role in ensuring that all Health and Safety procedures are complied with. 16. Update the Health and Safety procedures as required. Complete all relevant documentation as required under Health and Safety legislation. 17. Complete all necessary Health and Safety training as instructed by the FET centre coordinator. 18. Assist with the Asset Management system and inventory records within the FET centre. 19. To perform such similar duties as may be required and generally to carry out such duties as may be required from time to time by the KWETB Committee, the Chief Executive Officer, the FET co-ordinator. 20. Co-operation with any new technology with regard to work and security of schools and other premises. 21. Co-operation in relation to call outs as a result of break-ins. 22. Co-operation with security check on FET centres (especially in evenings, at weekends and during holidays). 23. Co-operation in efforts to heighten awareness of health and Safety in the workplace through new procedures. 24. Co-operation with on-going legislative changes. 25. Co-operation with the introduction and utilisation of new technology and acceptance that this may result in changes in existing work practices. 26. To work as part of a team with the ancillary staff, FET co-ordinator in keeping the FET centre fit for purpose. 27. To carry out all lawful instructions of the Chief Executive or their representative. The above list is a guide to the general range of duties in the post. It is not intended to be either definitive or restrictive and will be subject to periodic review. Person Specification: Essential Requirements • Reasonable commute to work, ideally within 25km radius of the school • Proven experience/ability to undertake caretaking duties • Experience in grounds keeping (e.g. garden maintenance) • Understand/experience in electrics, plumbing and carpentry, painting • Experience and understanding of Health and Safety issues • Experience of taking responsibility for the security of school buildings • Ability to follow instructions on equipment, materials etc. • Clean driving licence • Punctual, reliable and trustworthy • Ability to work effectively and supportively as a member of the school team • Good interpersonal and communication skills • Ability to act on own initiative, dealing with any unexpected problems that arise • Good organisational and time management skills • Flexible with the ability to deal with unexpected events and changing work activities • Willingness to work flexibly and outside normal hours asrequired • A willingness to undertake further training and development asrequired. • A respect for school culture. • Confidentiality with regard to school business Desirable requirements: • Experience of working in a trade would be an advantage • Current and clean category ‘EB’ driving licence an advantage. • Attendance at courses relating to cleaning, caretaking and / or Health and Safety. General Terms and Conditions of Employment: Hours of work: Caretaker hours of work will be 20 hours per week or equivalent, delivered in a flexible manner. Hours may be allocated between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m approx., Monday to Friday. 3 days per week minimum requirement to work. Annual Leave: Annual leave entitlement is 13.5 days per annum. Holidays must be taken at times to coincide with school holidays and by prior agreement with management. Remuneration: New entrant rate: The starting salary is €18,542.05, increasing to €18,917.44 after six months. After that, yearly increments apply. Rising to €20,724 after 13.5 years of service. These are the current rates per annum and are subject to the conditions set out by the Department of Education and Skills from time to time. Garda Vetting: Employment is subject to the Garda Vetting Procedure and compliance with all appropriate Child Protection and Department of Education guidelines will be required. Application Process: Fully completed application forms are to be submitted via ETB Vacancies by 12 noon on Monday 23rd June 2025.
Community Education Facilitator
Hours of Work: Monday to Friday – 35 hours per week. Salary Scale: Salary will be paid in accordance with such rates as may be authorised by the Minister for Education and Skills from time to time for the position. Current salary scale is €47,932 to €74,735 per annum Role and Responsibilities of the CEF – Quality Assurance The CEF – Quality Assurance will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team with initial responsibilities within KWETB’s FET team to design, establish and support effective and efficient infrastructures for the development of FET within KWETB. All the duties and responsibilities below should be carried out in consultation and with the approval of Director of Further Education and Training and Adult Education Officer within an ethos of collaborative teamwork. Key Tasks: • Support developments within the ETB FET sector; • Initiate and facilitate FET programmes and initiatives; • Promote the development and nurturing of designated projects; • Provide assistance and support to new and existing FET projects in the form of technical, administrative and educational inputs; • Develop and encourage partnerships and links between the ETB and statutory and other providers; • Coordinate project development, quality assurance, accreditation and certification, and Erasmus projects; • Develop project plans, reports and adhere to funding requirements; • Share good practices from the sector and support the mainstreaming of relevant lessons into national policy and practice; • Monitor initiatives, reporting to the Director of Further Education and Training and Adult Education Officer on developments and provision. • Acting in a representative capacity if required; • Assist with the management of resources, e.g. financial, premises, materials, personnel etc as appropriate, relevant to the needs of the local programme. • Keep records, prepare reports and submissions in consultation with the Director of Further Education and Training and Adult Education Officer as appropriate. Essential Requirements: The following are essential requirements for appointment to this post: • A qualification at Level 7 on the National Framework of Qualifications or its equivalent, • A high level of expertise in the area of the Further Education and Training Sector; • 5 years working in Further Education and Training desirable, preferably with Quality Assurance involvement; and • Broad Public Sector knowledge relevant to the area of work. Other Relevant Desirable Experience: • Experience of the management and development of FET quality assurance systems and programme development; • Experience of the development, design and implementation of organisation wide systems and procedures; • Experience of FET planning. Competences required: The appointee to the post of CEF – Quality Assurance will be required to show evidence of the following competences: Leader – Quality Assurance Understands that high standards of quality assurance is core to the delivery of FET and demonstrates the skills to act as a quality assurance leader. Leader – Programme/Project Development Demonstrates the ability to take a broad and long-term view of the needs of the service’s purpose and objectives and lead projects to completion. Leader – People and Teams Demonstrates the willingness and ability to develop individuals and teams and delegate leadership within those teams. Communication Has the capacity to clearly articulate views, opinions and attitudes through effective and appropriate and empathic interaction with all stakeholders in a variety of situations and contexts. Organisational Management and Administrative Skills Uses a range of a range of resources, supports and processes to ensure the effective and efficient running of the centre. Self-Awareness and Self-Management Is self-aware and has the capacity to self-manage and develop personally and professionally. Profile: • Embody the values and ethos of Further Education and Training; • Be a leader committed to the highest standards of education provision, administration and governance; • Have strong people management, organisation and administration skills; • Be a visionary and have experience in delivering projects through team work; • Understand and value a team-based approach; • Be a problem solver; and • Be a strong team player who develops and maintains strong relationships with stakeholders.
Senior Staff Officer
Kildare and Wicklow Education and Training Board invites applications for the post of permanent wholetime Senior Staff Officer Grade VI. Initial duties will be in the Payroll Section of the Human Resources Department. KWETBs current payroll function is moving to a shared operating model whereby KWETB will retain certain stated payroll activities and the Department of Education and Skills Education Shared Business Services (ESBS) will take over certain stated payroll activities from November 2021. The ESBS Payroll Shared Services is the consolidation of the individual payroll functions of all 16 Education and Training Boards (ETBs) to one shared pay centre. KWETB currently has an annual payroll budget of approx. €95 million. Reporting/Accountability Relationship The Senior Staff Officer Grade VI will report to the Administrative Officer Payroll Manager. Job Description The Senior Staff Officer will have responsibility, under general direction, for a large section or area of the HR Department. The Senior Staff Officer may have a large, multi-level staff and will take responsibility for decision making in the section or area. The Senior Staff Officer will have responsibility for staff management, project management and data management. The post is a supervisory position within KWETB and the Senior Staff Officer will be assigned responsibility for the day to day operation and supervision of work areas, section or team. The Senior Staff Officer will • promote and maintain best practice throughout the HR Department to ensure a quality service is delivered at all times • be required to be flexible in this position and must be prepared to undertake such other duties as assigned to them by the HR Manager. Such duties may be outside the normal area of work. Hours of Work: 35 hours per week – Monday to Friday A Pilot Blended Working Scheme is currently in operation. Salary: €56,755 - €69,338 (incls 2 x LSI) Key Responsibilities of the Post: Under the guidance of the Payroll Manager: • Responsible for the supervision and coordination of payroll processing operations. • A high level of excellent customer service delivery across all departments including Schools, Further Education and Training centres and Organisation support and Development. • Act as a Payroll system (CORE) approver and Financial system (P2P) approver for KWETB. • To ensure that all payroll staff are clear in their role and responsibilities and are carrying out their duties efficiently and on time • Liaise and coordinate day to day operations and adhere to strict deadlines with Education Shared Business Services (ESBS) • Bring a focus and drive to building and sustaining high levels of performance, addressing any performance issues as they arise. • Develop capability of staff in the payroll team through supportive feedback, coaching and creating opportunities for skills development. • Plan and prioritise work in terms of importance, timescales and other resource constraints, reprioritising in light of changing circumstances for self and relevant staff teams. • Responsibility for keeping up to date on Circular Letters/legislative requirements/collective agreements relevant to areas of responsibility and ensuring, under the guidance of the Payroll Manager, same are implemented efficiently. • To conduct on going reviews of compliance with internal controls such as Internal and external audits. • To produce reports, as required, for the Senior Management Team and APO HR and APO Finance. • Carry out any other duties and projects as appropriate to the grade which may be assigned from time to time. • Provide professional support and advice to all Line Managers in relation to areas of responsibility. • Undertake tasks in other areas of the HR Department as assigned by the HR Manager from time to time. • Effective communication with all sections of HR and other departments within KWETB. • Be accountable to the Payroll Manager and HR Manager, in all matters relating to areas of responsibility. • Assist in the planning, development and implementation of new systems as required with special reference to the introduction and development of computerised systems. • Liaise with staff in other departments, the public and outside agencies in a confidential, courteous and professional manner. • Ensure all information received within the Department remains confidential. • Contribute to the setting of organisational tone through policies and the development and promotion of good internal controls in relevant areas of responsibility. • Monitor and manage good communication protocols for dealing with managers, staff and other stakeholders to ensure the information delivered is relevant, appropriate and timely, and ensure they are in line with KWETB policies and procedures. • Attend and contribute to working groups and committees of KWETB, as requested. • Represent the Payroll Section of KWETB at meetings, if required, with external agencies/bodies/groups that are necessary for the proper discharge of the post. • Maintain a strong focus on self-development, seeking feedback and opportunities for growth. • Research issues thoroughly, consult appropriately to gather all information needed on an issue. • Carry out any other duties appropriate to the grade which may be assigned from time to time. The above list is not exhaustive and duties may be varied having regard to the changing needs of the organisation and the terms of the post can include delivery of responses to unpredictable work demands as they arise. Requirements and Eligibility for the post: Candidates must: • have the requisite knowledge, skills and competencies to carry out the role. Competencies will be informed by best practice Public Appointment Service competency frameworks for the Irish Public Service; • be capable and competent of fulfilling the role to a high standard; • have obtained at least Grade D3 in five subjects in the Leaving Certificate Examination (higher, ordinary, applied or vocational programmes) or equivalent or have passed an examination at the appropriate level within the QQI qualifications framework which can be assessed as being of a comparable to Leaving Certificate standard or equivalent or higher or have appropriate relevant experience which encompasses equivalent skills and expertise; Desirable Requirements: • Supervisory experience • Experience of the payroll process, ideally in the use of ESI or CORE. • Ability to interpret and convey policy • Well developed decision making abilities • Excellent administrative and IT Skills. • Excellent Customer Service • Strong Communication Skills, both written and oral. • Demonstrable initiative • Strong attention to detail Professional Relationships: ➢ The senior staff officer will work in liaison, contact and co-operation with: The Chief Executive, Directors of Organisation Support and Development, Director of Schools and Director of Further Education and Training, Principals, Adult Education Officers, Managers and Coordinators throughout Kildare and Wicklow ETB to provide a high level of Customer Service to all staff ➢ The Department of Education and Skills, SOLAS, and other departments, state bodies and external organisations relevant to the operation of Kildare and Wicklow ETB ➢ The Comptroller and Auditor General and the Internal Audit Unit – Education and Training Boards ➢ Education and Training Boards Ireland and senior administrative staff in other Education and Training Boards The above list is not exhaustive. Competencies required The appointee to the Senior Staff Officer (Grade VI) post will be required to show evidence of the following competencies: Specialist Knowledge, Expertise and Self Development • Clearly understands the role, objectives and targets and how they fit into the work of the Organisation. • Develops the expertise necessary to carry out the role to a high standard and has a thorough understanding of the Code of Practice for the Governance of Education and Training Boards • Is proactive in keeping up to date on issues and key developments that may impact on the Department and/or wider ETB service • Consistently reviews own performance and sets self-challenging goals and targets Leadership Potential • Is flexible and willing to adapt, positively contributing to the implementation of change • Contributes to the development of policies in the Department/Organisation • Seeks to understand the implications of taking a particular position on issues and how interdependencies need to be addressed in a logical and consistent way • Maximises the contribution of the team, encouraging ownership, providing support and working effectively with others • Formulates a perspective on issues considered important and actively contributes across a range of settings Analysis & Decision Making • Is skilled in policy analysis and development, challenging the established wisdom and adopting an open-minded approach • Quickly gets up to speed in a complex situation, rapidly absorbing all relevant information/data (written and oral • Uses numerical data skilfully to understand and evaluate service issues • Identifies key themes and patterns in and across different sources of information, drawing sound and balanced conclusions • Sees the logical implications of taking a particular position of an issue Delivery of Results • Assumes personal responsibility for and delivers on agreed objectives/goals • Manages and progresses multiple projects and work activities successfully • Accurately estimates time parameters for projects and manages own time efficiently, anticipating obstacles and making contingencies for overcoming these • Maintains a strong focus on meeting the needs of customers at all times • Ensures all outputs are delivered to a high standard and in an efficient manner • Use resources effectively, at all times challenging processes to improve efficiencies Interpersonal & Communication Skills • Communicates in a fluent, logical, clear and convincing manner verbally and in writing • Is able to listen effectively and develop a two-way dialogue quickly • Maintains a strong focus on meeting the needs of internal and external customers • Effectively influences others to take action • Works to establish mutual understanding to allow for collaborative working Drive & Commitment to Public Service Values • Consistently strives to perform at a high level • Maintains consistent effort under pressure and is resilient to criticism or setbacks at work • Demonstrates high levels of initiative, taking ownership for projects and demonstrating self sufficiency • Is personally trustworthy and can be relied upon • Places the citizen at the heart of all processes and systems.
