ADVERT ID 193525
Deputy Principal
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Deactivated
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Wed May 24 2023 23:17:52
Application Closing Date:
Thu Jun 8 2023
Commencement Date:
Wed Aug 30 2023
Status of Post:
Permanent
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream with Special Classes
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Boys
School Patronage:
Catholic
Classification:
DEIS 1
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
16
Current Enrolment:
164
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
The Board of Management of Redeemer Boys’ N.S., Dundalk, Co. Louth invites applications for the position of Deputy Principal.
Redeemer Boys’ N.S. has 8 mainstream classrooms, and two autism classes. We are a 17 teacher school including 1 shared HSCL coordinator and 5 SETs; 4 full time and 1 part time.
This is a permanent, teaching Deputy Principal position and the appointment will be made via open competition. The Deputy Principal will work with the Principal and the In-School Management Team to support and develop effective leadership within the school. It shall be understood that it is the core function of the Deputy Principal’s role, to act or deputise as the Principal, in the Principal’s absence. Specific Roles and Responsibilities for this position relate to the four domains of Leadership and Management outlined in circular 0044/2019:
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.
In accordance with Circular 0044/2019, it should be noted that as the needs of the school continuously evolve, ongoing reviews of duties is undertaken and may result in reassignment of the role and responsibilities within the leadership and management team. The responsibilities of the role will require a teacher to participate in the leadership role outside of the standard school day and also outside the standard school year.
The following skills, knowledge, experience and competencies are desirable:
- An excellent level of understanding and knowledge of school leadership, management and administration in a primary school setting.
- A clear understanding of SSE (School Self-Evaluation) policy development and implementation.
- A high level of understanding and knowledge in the area of Special Education, pupil testing, inclusive education, diversity in education and managing special education provision.
- A clear knowledge and understanding of DEIS initiatives and programmes.
- Experience in prioritising, planning and organising workload.
- Experience of teaching a range of classes.
- A keen interest in promoting positive behaviour management alongside pupil and staff wellbeing.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills and a proven capacity in successfully leading others, as well as the flexibility to meet the daily needs of the school.
- Evidence of a dedicated commitment to ongoing professional development and an ability to organise and support the continuous professional development of staff.
- A knowledge and commitment to the values, vision and ethos of our school.
- A commitment to shared leadership and a willingness to delegate and develop leadership capacity and empower others.
- A proven ability to work collaboratively with all staff members, Board of Management and the wider school community.
- An ability to work with staff and outside agencies to promote the welfare of pupils and to support their families.
Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria: Fully registered under Route 1 (Primary) or Route 4 (Other) 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.
NB: ALL APPLICATIONS ARE TO BE EMAILED TO Frank Mullen, Chairperson of the Board of Management at redeemerboysschoolposts@outlook.com
no later than 3pm on Thursday 8th June. 2023.
Redeemer Boys’ N.S. has 8 mainstream classrooms, and two autism classes. We are a 17 teacher school including 1 shared HSCL coordinator and 5 SETs; 4 full time and 1 part time.
This is a permanent, teaching Deputy Principal position and the appointment will be made via open competition. The Deputy Principal will work with the Principal and the In-School Management Team to support and develop effective leadership within the school. It shall be understood that it is the core function of the Deputy Principal’s role, to act or deputise as the Principal, in the Principal’s absence. Specific Roles and Responsibilities for this position relate to the four domains of Leadership and Management outlined in circular 0044/2019:
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.
In accordance with Circular 0044/2019, it should be noted that as the needs of the school continuously evolve, ongoing reviews of duties is undertaken and may result in reassignment of the role and responsibilities within the leadership and management team. The responsibilities of the role will require a teacher to participate in the leadership role outside of the standard school day and also outside the standard school year.
The following skills, knowledge, experience and competencies are desirable:
- An excellent level of understanding and knowledge of school leadership, management and administration in a primary school setting.
- A clear understanding of SSE (School Self-Evaluation) policy development and implementation.
- A high level of understanding and knowledge in the area of Special Education, pupil testing, inclusive education, diversity in education and managing special education provision.
- A clear knowledge and understanding of DEIS initiatives and programmes.
- Experience in prioritising, planning and organising workload.
- Experience of teaching a range of classes.
- A keen interest in promoting positive behaviour management alongside pupil and staff wellbeing.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills and a proven capacity in successfully leading others, as well as the flexibility to meet the daily needs of the school.
- Evidence of a dedicated commitment to ongoing professional development and an ability to organise and support the continuous professional development of staff.
- A knowledge and commitment to the values, vision and ethos of our school.
- A commitment to shared leadership and a willingness to delegate and develop leadership capacity and empower others.
- A proven ability to work collaboratively with all staff members, Board of Management and the wider school community.
- An ability to work with staff and outside agencies to promote the welfare of pupils and to support their families.
Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria: Fully registered under Route 1 (Primary) or Route 4 (Other) 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.
NB: ALL APPLICATIONS ARE TO BE EMAILED TO Frank Mullen, Chairperson of the Board of Management at redeemerboysschoolposts@outlook.com
no later than 3pm on Thursday 8th June. 2023.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Standard Application Form for Principalship/Deputy Principalship
- Letter of Application
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Applications may be submitted by
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Roll Number:
19246N
Apply To:
Frank Mullen, Chairperson at redeemerboysschoolposts@outlook.com
County:
Louth
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