Synge St CBS/Gaelcholaiste Synge invites applications for the position of School Secretary (35 hours per week, 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m., Monday to Friday.
This is a key role in the school, greeting school visitors and providing administrative support to ensure the effective running of the school office.
Essential Requirements:
* Proficient in Irish.
* Strong interpersonal skills and clear written and verbal communication.
* Strong administrative and organisational skills, ensuring good record keeping and adherence to school procedures and policies.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 suite.
* Excellent typing and office management skills.
* Ability to work as part of a team.
* Flexible and adaptable approach to work.
* Awareness of the need for confidentiality and discretion.
* Knowledge of GDPR and data protection.
Desirable:
* Familiarity with PPOD, OLCS, VSware (training will be provided).
Key Responsibilities:
* Acting as the school's initial point of contact for visitors (including parents/guardians of our students).
* Managing communications: phone, email, school app, website, VSware (school database platform), OLCS (On-Line Claims System); PPOD (Post-Primary Online Database)
* Handling correspondence, postage, and school record management in line with GDPR.
* Supporting school events and liaising with service providers.
* General office administration and other duties as assigned by the Principal or Deputy Principal.
Appointment Requirements:
The appointment is subject to Garda vetting, MedMark medical clearance, receipt of positive references, and Department of Education & Youth approval.
The successful candidate will be required to complete TUSLA child protection training and will undertake duties consistent with the role of the school secretary/administrator.
Please email applications to by 12.00pm on Friday, 19th September 2025. Shortlisting will apply, and only those shortlisted will be contacted.
Note: All newly recruited secretaries/administrative staff will be employed under the terms and conditions of Department of Education and Youth Circulars 0036/2022 & 0020/2025. The appointed candidate will commence at point 1 of the salary scale unless they have previous recognised experience in a school administration role.
Job Types: Permanent, Full-time
Pay: €30,811.00-€46,335.00 per year
Benefits:
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person