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Scoil Naomh Seosamh (under the Patronage of the the Bishop of Meath Dr. Tom Deenihan), Roll
Number:07191v, is inviting applications for the position of Deputy Principal.
This is a permanent position. The appointment will be made via open competition.

Circular 0044/2019 states: ‘While the Principal is ultimately responsible to the Board of
Management, as appropriate, for the leadership and management of the school, the Deputy
Principal occupies a position of vital importance within the senior leadership team in a
school. Shared leadership requires openness and willingness on the part of Principals and
Deputy Principals, to share and to distribute leadership and management responsibilities in
a manner that encourages and supports partnership. The Deputy Principal co-operates with
the Principal in the fulfilment of the Principal’s role and acts or deputises as the Principal in
the Principal’s absence’.
In accordance with Circular 0044/2019, it should be noted that as the needs of the school
continuously evolve, a review of duties may result in reassignment of the role and
responsibilities within the leadership and management team.
The Deputy Principal will work with the Principal and the In-School Leadership Team to
support and develop effective leadership within the school. Specific Roles and
Responsibilities for this position relate to the four domains of Leadership and Management
as outlined in circular 0044/2019 as follows:
1. Leading Teaching and Learning
2. Managing the Organisation
3. Leading School Development
4. Developing Leadership Capacity
In line with the above domains and working closely with the Principal, the duties attached to
the role involve whole school curricular development, policy development, day-to-day
management of resources and personnel and long-term strategic planning for the future
development of the school.
The successful candidate must hold a certificate to teach religion in a Catholic school. The
Deputy Principal will be expected to uphold and promote the ethos, values and traditions of
the school.
Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria: Fully registered under Route 1 (Primary) with the
Teaching Council and have 5 years recognised teaching service, two of which must be in a
recognised primary school within the Republic of Ireland.
Applications by post only, please supply three copies,(marked Deputy principal Vacancy) to the Chairperson of the
Board of Management, at the following address:
Gortnamona NS
Blueball
Tullamore
Co Offaly
Please mark envelope 'Application'.