School Office Administrator — Impactful, Community-Focused

Collins McNicholas Group; Limerick; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Collins McNicholas Group is recruiting a proactive School Secretary for a well-established primary school in Castletroy, Limerick. The role requires a calm, professional administrator who can manage enquiries, coordinate communications and support the Principal and school team.

You will maintain databases, handle invoices and payments, assist with enrolment, and uphold GDPR and confidentiality. Garda Vetting is required, with a six-month probation, and a willingness to develop Irish language

Qualifications

• Good standard of Irish and willingness to develop language skills.
• Experience in administrative or school office environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and time-management abilities.
• Attention to detail and high accuracy.
• Proficient IT skills and willingness to learn new systems.
• Understanding of GDPR and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Act as main point of contact for visitors, parents, pupils, staff and enquiries.
• Manage calls, emails, newsletters and school communications.
• Maintain databases and administrative systems (Aladdin Connect, POD).
• Provide general administrative and office management support.
• Assist with enrolment administration.
• Manage e-payments, invoices and general financial administration.
• Maintain accurate financial records and liaise with suppliers.
• Assist with school policies and GDPR-compliant records.
• Provide day-to-day support to the Principal and school team.

Skills

Irish language

Administrative experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

IT skills

GDPR knowledge

Teamwork

Tools

Aladdin Connect

POD

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Collins McNicholas Group is recruiting a proactive School Secretary for a well-established primary school in Castletroy, Limerick. The role requires a calm, professional administrator who can manage enquiries, coordinate communications and support the Principal and school team.

You will maintain databases, handle invoices and payments, assist with enrolment, and uphold GDPR and confidentiality. Garda Vetting is required, with a six-month probation, and a willingness to develop Irish language