Employment Opportunities
Updated on Monday 1st December 2025.
Employment competitions are open as advertised below for teaching positions and ancillary staff positions please scroll down for details and forms.
NEW ADVERTS
Mercy Secondary School Mounthawk is seeking applications for the position of
English & AEN Teaching (22 hours to the end of the school year 2025 – 2026)
Starting as soon as possible – 1 substitute position. Application form can be downloaded from here.
Please e-mail the completed form to applications@mercymounthawk.ie by 2.00p.m. on 10th December 2025 with interviews the week of the 15th December.
Mercy Secondary School Mounthawk Tralee is a coeducational Voluntary Catholic Secondary School (Current Enrolment 1338) in the trusteeship of CEIST and is conducted in accordance with CEIST Charter Values.
The Board of Management of Mercy Secondary School Mounthawk is seeking applications for the position of
School Caretaker
Duties to include opening/locking, general clean-up, maintenance tasks etc as
This position is part-time for 3 days per week (2 – 9pm)
Email CV to applications@mercymounthawk.ie by 2pm on Friday 5th December 2025.
Full details, pay etc. available here.
The Board of Management of Mercy Secondary School Mounthawk Tralee invites applications for the Post of
School Accounts Secretary
Duties to includes processing payments, regular financial reports etc. as well as other general school secretarial tasks.
This position is full time (37 hrs) with some flexibility negotiable.
This position is subject to the Department of Education and Youth salary scale set out in Circular 0020/2025.
Email CV to applications@mercymounthawk.ie by 4pm on Tues 25th November 2025.
Full details of duties etc available here.
Mercy Secondary School Mounthawk Tralee is a coeducational Voluntary Catholic Secondary School (Current Enrolment 1338) in the trusteeship of CEIST and is conducted in accordance with CEIST Charter Values.
The Board of Management of Mercy Secondary School Mounthawk Tralee invites applications for the Post of
Maternity leave cover – Religion and SPHE – 22 hours (Closed)
Starting December 1st 2025. Closing Date for applications is 20th of November at 2pm.
Mercy Secondary School Mounthawk Tralee is a coeducational Voluntary Catholic Secondary School (Current Enrolment 1338) in the trusteeship of CEIST and is conducted in accordance with CEIST Charter Values.
The application form and further documentation can be downloaded below
Completed, typed application forms, as a PDF attachment, should be returned
by email to applications@mercymounthawk.ie
CEIST Charter 2025
The Board of Management of Mercy Secondary School Mounthawk Tralee invites applications for the Post of
Maternity leave cover – AEN and Music – 11 hours (Closed)
Starting December 1st 2025. Closing Date for applications is 20th of November at 2pm.
Mercy Secondary School Mounthawk Tralee is a coeducational Voluntary Catholic Secondary School (Current Enrolment 1338) in the trusteeship of CEIST and is conducted in accordance with CEIST Charter Values.
The application form and further documentation can be downloaded below
Application Form Mercy Mounthawk Leave 11 hours Music and AEN Maternity
Completed, typed application forms, as a PDF attachment, should be returned
by email to applications@mercymounthawk.ie
CEIST Charter 2025
The Board of Management of Mercy Secondary School Mounthawk Tralee invites applications for the Post of
Maternity leave cover – AEN 11 hours – autism experience desirable(Closed)
Starting December 1st 2025. Closing Date for applications is 20th of November at 2pm.
Mercy Secondary School Mounthawk Tralee is a coeducational Voluntary Catholic Secondary School (Current Enrolment 1338) in the trusteeship of CEIST and is conducted in accordance with CEIST Charter Values.
The application form and further documentation can be downloaded below
Application Form Mercy Mounthawk Leave 11 hours AEN Maternity (1)
Completed, typed application forms, as a PDF attachment, should be returned
by email to applications@mercymounthawk.ie
CEIST Charter 2025
READVERTISEMENT(Closed)
The Board of Management of Mercy Secondary School Mounthawk Tralee invites applications for the Post of
DEPUTY PRINCIPAL |
To take effect as soon as possible
Mercy Secondary School Mounthawk Tralee is a coeducational Voluntary Catholic Secondary School (Current Enrolment 1338) in the trusteeship of CEIST and is conducted in accordance with CEIST Charter Values.
The application form and further documentation may be obtained by download below:
Application form for the position of Deputy Principal, October 2025
Profile of the role of Deputy Principal, CEIST
CEIST Charter 2025
Completed, typed application forms, as a PDF attachment, should be returned
by email to
eastrecruitment@ceist.ie
Email with completed application forms will be accepted up to:
Closing Date – 10:00 a.m. November 10th 2025
Shortlisting may apply.
The Board of Management is an equal opportunity employer.
Provisional Date for interviews: Week of November 17th 2025
This appointment is subject to sanction by the Department of Education.
The Board of Management of Mercy Secondary School Mounthawk Tralee invites applications for the Post of
DEPUTY PRINCIPAL (Closed)
To take effect as soon as possible
Mercy Secondary School Mounthawk Tralee is a coeducational Voluntary Catholic Secondary School (Current Enrolment 1338) in the trusteeship of CEIST and is conducted in accordance with CEIST Charter Values.
The application form and further documentation can be downloaded below
Completed, typed application forms, as a PDF attachment, should be returned
by email to
eastrecruitment@ceist.ie
Email with completed application forms will be accepted up to:
Closing Date – 10:00 a.m. September 23rd 2025
Shortlisting may apply.
The Board of Management is an equal opportunity employer.
Provisional Date for interviews: Saturday October 11th 2025
This appointment is subject to sanction by the Department of Education.
CEIST–Deput-Role-Profile MMSS 2025
Advert DP MMSS 2025
Applic Form DP MMSS 2025
READVERTISEMENT CLOSED
The Board of Management of Mercy Secondary School Mounthawk Tralee invites applications for the Post of
PRINCIPAL
To take effect from October 4th 2025
Mercy Secondary School Mounthawk Tralee is a coeducational Voluntary Catholic Secondary School (Current Enrolment 1338) in the trusteeship of CEIST
and is conducted in accordance with CEIST Charter Values.
The application form and further documentation may be obtained by download below
Completed, typed application forms, as a PDF attachment, should be returned
by email to
eastrecruitment@ceist.ie
Email with completed application forms will be accepted up to:
Closing Date – 10:00 a.m. 13th August 2025
Shortlisting may apply.
The Board of Management is an equal opportunity employer.
Provisional Date for interviews: Saturday 23rd August 2025
This appointment is subject to sanction by the Department of Education.
Re Advertisment Principal 19.06.2025
Applic Form Principal posted 19.06.2025
TEACHERS
Advert 1. CLOSED Fixed purpose contracts in SCIENCE with another subject to cover Maternity related Leaves (1 position).
posts circa 22 hours depending on other subjects. Appointment is subject to DES sanction
Mercy Secondary School Mounthawk, Tralee, Co. Kerry, Catholic Voluntary Secondary School, as an equal opportunities employer, invites applications for a fixed purpose post starting on 20th August 2025 to cover maternity related leaves during the 2025.26 academic year SCIENCE with another subject.
Please download the relevant application form from the school web site at http://www.mercymounthawk.ie/employment-opportunities/
to be returned by 2.00 p.m. on the closing date, THURSDAY 7th August 2025
to applications@mercymounthawk.ie
Application Form Mercy Mounthawk Leave in SCIENCE with another subject 2025
CARETAKER
Mercy Secondary School Mounthawk, Tralee, Co. Kerry,
as an equal opportunities employer,
invites applications for
CARETAKER POSITION
20 hours spread over 3 days Wednesday to Friday from 2:00pm to 9:00pm. Some flexibility for hours can be required at other times.
Experience working in a school environment is desirable.
Qualifications in a trade desirable. Has own transport. Garda Vetting essential.
Rate of pay in line with DES structures.
Outline Job specification and Application Form available to download below
to be returned by e-mail to applications@mercymounthawk.ie
by 5.00 p.m. on the closing date, TUESDAY 10th June 2025.
Application Form CARETAKER 2025 1
CARETAKER 2025 Job Spec Advertised position Sept 2025
SNA CLOSED
One (1) standard SNA Full-time Position of 32 hours
Mercy Secondary School Mounthawk, Tralee, Co. Kerry, Catholic Voluntary Secondary School, (roll number 68070E) as an equal opportunities employer, invites applications for one (1) standard SNA Full-time position (32hrs) to commence on 1st September 2025 subject to Department Sanction.
The position can only be filled in accordance with DES regulations and pending approval of the Department of Education and Skills and the Board of management of Mercy Mounthawk. A general description of the roles and responsibilities is available in the Department of Education Circular 0030/2014. This role is advertised in the context of the opening of Special Classes (autism) in the school. Experience in working within an Autism class is desirable.
Please download the relevant application form from below and email the completed application form back to applications@mercymounthawk.ie
by 2.00 p.m. on Monday 11th August 2025.
If applicable, applicants are invited to submit a valid certified copy of the Panel Form 1 (PF1) as outlined in the relevant circular. Please ensure that it is attached to and indicated in the application form. Short listing may apply for interviews. A panel may be established following interview from which future vacancies (including cover SNA vacancies) may be filled. The panel will remain in place till the end of the 2025/26 school year.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Provisional interview dates – week of 18th August 2025
SNA Application form 1 x Full-time position 32 hours August 2025
One Temporary SNA Position of 32 hours CLOSED
Mercy Secondary School Mounthawk, Tralee, Co. Kerry, Catholic Voluntary Secondary School, (roll number 68070E) as an equal opportunities employer, invites applications for one Full-time temporary SNA position (32hrs) to commence on 1st September 2025 subject to Department Sanction to cover Career Break and other leave.
The position can only be filled in accordance with DES regulations and pending approval of the Department of Education and Skills and the Board of management of Mercy Mounthawk. A general description of the roles and responsibilities is available in the Department of Education Circular 0030/2014. This role is advertised in the context of the opening of Special Classes (autism) in the school. Experience in working within an Autism class is desirable.
Please download the relevant application form from and email the completed application form back to applications@mercymounthawk.ie by 2.00 p.m. on Monday 11th August 2025.
Short listing may apply for interviews. A panel may be established following interview from which future vacancies (including cover SNA vacancies) may be filled. The panel will remain in place till the end of the 2025/26 school year. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Provisional interview dates – week of 18th August 2025
SNA Application form 1 x Temporoary SNA position 32 hours August 2025
TEACHERS
1. RPT fixed term contract in ENGLISH with another subject (22 hrs) CLOSED
RPT fixed term contract in ENGLISH with another subject (22 hrs)
circa 22 hours Appointment is subject to DES sanction
Mercy Secondary School Mounthawk, Tralee, Co. Kerry, Catholic Voluntary Secondary School, as an equal opportunities employer, invites applications for an RPT post starting on 25th August 2025 in ENGLISH with another subject to cover staff leaves for the 2025.26 academic year.
Please download the relevant application form from the school web site at http://www.mercymounthawk.ie/employment-opportunities/
to be returned by 2.00 p.m. on the closing date, Thursday 8th May 2025
to applications@mercymounthawk.ie
Application Form Mercy Mounthawk RPT post in English with another subject 2025
2. RPT Fixed term contract in MATHS with another Subject CLOSED
RPT Fixed term contract in MATHS with another Subject
Two posts circa 22 hours – subject to DES sanction
Mercy Secondary School Mounthawk, Tralee, Co. Kerry, Catholic Voluntary Secondary School, as an equal opportunities employer, invites applications a fixed term post to cover leaves starting on 25th August 2025 to the end of the academic year 2025.26 subject to Department of Education sanction in MATHS with another Subject.
Please download the relevant application form from the school web site at http://www.mercymounthawk.ie/employment-opportunities/
to be returned by 2.00 p.m. on the closing date, Thursday 8th May 2025
to applications@mercymounthawk.ie
Application Form Mercy Mounthawk RPT fixed term in MATHS with another subject 2025
3. RPT post in RELIGION with another subject CLOSED
RPT post in RELIGION with another subject
circa 22 hours – subject to DES sanction
Mercy Secondary School Mounthawk, Tralee, Co. Kerry, Catholic Voluntary Secondary School, as an equal opportunities employer, invites applications an RPT fixed term post starting on 25th August 2025 for the academic year 2025/26 in RELIGION with another subject (CSPE and SPHE/RSE desirable) to cover leaves. Appointments are subject to department sanction and the closure of the redeployment scheme.
Please download the relevant application form from the school web site at http://www.mercymounthawk.ie/employment-opportunities/
to be returned by 2.00 p.m. on the closing date, Thursday 8th May 2025
to applications@mercymounthawk.ie
Application Form Mercy Mounthawk RPT fixed term in RELIGION with SPHE CSPE 2025
4. RPT fixed term contract in SPANISH with another subject CLOSED
RPT fixed term contract in SPANISH with another subject
(English, French, Religion, SET preferable) (22 hrs)
circa 22 hours Appointment is subject to DES sanction
Mercy Secondary School Mounthawk, Tralee, Co. Kerry, Catholic Voluntary Secondary School, as an equal opportunities employer, invites applications for an RPT post starting on 25th August 2025 in SPANISH with another subject to cover staff leaves for the 2025.26 academic year. (English, French, Religion or SET preferable).
Please download the relevant application form from the school web site at http://www.mercymounthawk.ie/employment-opportunities/
to be returned by 2.00 p.m. on the closing date, Thursday 8th May 2025
to applications@mercymounthawk.ie
Application Form Mercy Mounthawk RPT post in SPANISH with another subject 2025
