Alexandra College Junior School is looking to hire an experienced School Secretary. The role of the school secretary is to contribute to the smooth running of the school through the provision of high-quality administration and a professional office service. The successful candidate will be an integral part of the school community and will be required to carry out their duties in the school office in a welcoming and professional manner at all times.
Responsiblities include but are not limited to;
* Act as the first point of contact for all visitors to the school and respond to their enquiries.
* Managing school communications: phone, email, Aladdin Connect (school database platform.
* Updating, file management and organisation of school records in compliance with GDPR.
* Procurement of resources for identified areas of the school Assisting with the organisation of school activities.
* General school administration and office management
The skills, knowledge and competencies required are;
* Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).
* Excellent command of written and spoken English Good attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
* Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport with students, parents, staff and all members of the school community.
* Ability to work on own initiative and also as part of a team and showing flexibility consistent with the nature of the job.
* Reliable, trustworthy and aware of the need to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of work and flexibility to be able to adapt easily to the needs of the school.
* Open to learning new skills and taking on new challenges.
* Discretion and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
* Experience working in a demanding, busy work environment.
* Proficiency in IT and use of Microsoft Suite and Google Workspace apps.
* Experience in using and maintaining data base systems
*Knowledge of First Aid desirable
*Garda vetting will be completed upon acceptance of offer by the successful
candidate.
Job Details
* The position is a full time role, Monday - Friday 8.30am-4.30pm.
* Annual Leave allowance plus Bank Holidays.
* Statuatory Sick Pay
* On site parking
* Discounted Meals
* Wellness Programme for staff
Please enclose the followingwithin your application;
* Letter of Application
* Two referees (name, role, contact no.)
* CV
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From €32,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Bike to work scheme
* Food allowance
* On-site parking
* Wellness program
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Rathmines, Dublin 6, CO. Dublin: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
* School administration: 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:
* Ireland (required)
Work Location: In person