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Primary

Thu Jun 1 2023 15:22:06

Thu Jun 15 2023

Wed Aug 30 2023

Permanent

Mainstream with Special Classes

Vertical

Co-Educational

Catholic

DEIS Rural

12

140

Yes

St. Mary's Central NS is a Catholic school under the patronage of the diocese of Cashel & Emly. We cater for a current enrolment of 147 and have two Autism Classes attached to our mainstream setting. Staffing from September 2023 will include 6 mainstream class teachers, 3 SET, 2 Autism Class Teachers and 6.5 SNA posts.
Applicants must have a certificate to teach religion, along with an understanding of and commitment to the Catholic ethos of a Catholic Primary School.

The eligibility criteria, essential roles and responsibilities of the post of Principal Teacher are determined by the four Domains of Leadership and Management as set out in chapter 4 of circular 0044/2019:

1 Leading Teaching and Learning
2 Managing the Organisation
3 Leading School Development
4 Developing Leadership Capacity

In addition, the following skills experience and knowledge are desirable:

• Knowledge, understanding and capacity to lead and successfully manage the administrative and teaching duties of a Principal

• An in-depth knowledge of the Primary Curriculum and DEIS

• A commitment to and evidence of continuing and relevant professional development

• Excellent people management, inter-personal skills, teamwork and communication skills

• Evidential experience of managing people

• Proven ability to work as a member of a team

• Experience in prioritising, planning and organising workload

• Proven Leadership Skills

• Experience in the development, implementation, operation and evaluation of innovative school-based initiatives

• Previous experience in policy formulation and implementation.

• Knowledge and experience of Special Education Needs and EAL

• A commitment to inclusion and diversity

• Ability to foster links with parents/guardians and the wider community

• Ability to promote a culture of caring, learning and creativity in the school

Covering letter of application should indicate your suitability for the post.
Please apply using ONLY the current version of the Standard Application Form for Primary Principalship/Deputy Principalship (Open Competition)

Applications to be submitted by post only no later than 3 pm on the closing date 15/06/2023 and please mark the envelope ‘Principal Application’.

Appointment will be subject, but not limited to:
• Satisfactory references
• Current & Continuing Teaching Council Registration
• Current Vetting requirements
• Occupational Health Screening.