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The Board of Management of Walterstown NS, Cobh invites applications for the position of Deputy Principal. This is a permanent position in a teaching capacity that will be appointed by open competition. Our school has a Catholic ethos and operates under the patronage of the Bishop of Cloyne.


The Deputy Principal occupies a position of vital importance within the senior leadership team in the school. The Deputy Principal will cooperate with the Principal in the fulfilment of the Principal’s role and will act or deputise as the principal in the Principal’s absence. The Deputy Principal will work in collaboration with the Principal and all other members of school staff to ensure a positive learning experience for all pupils.


The roles and responsibilities for this post are subject to review and change and relate to the following four domains of leadership and management as specified in Circular 44/2019;

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 will include 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.


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.


The successful candidate will be required to provide proof of qualifications in Education and a recognised qualification to teach Religious Education.

Appointment will be subject, but not limited to:

• Satisfactory references

• Current & continuing Teaching Council registration

• Current Garda Vetting requirements

• Occupational Health screening


The following skills, experience and knowledge are desirable:

-An excellent knowledge and understanding of Leadership, Management and Administration in a primary school setting.

-A commitment to shared leadership and a willingness to delegate, to develop leadership capacity and to empower others.

-Proven leadership skills including in policy development and implementation and in prioritising, planning and organising workload.

-An understanding of SSE (School Self-Evaluation) policy development and implementation.

-Effective interpersonal, communication and people management skills and a proven ability to work as a member of a team in a collaborative manner.

-An ability to work with staff and outside agencies to promote pupil wellbeing and provide children with the knowledge, skills and competencies to help them deal with challenges.

-Previous teaching experience across a range of classes in a multi-grade setting.

-Experience in the development, implementation & evaluation of innovative initiatives.

-Ability to promote a culture of learning and creativity in the school.

-Ability to partake in mentoring programmes and initiatives.

-Evidence of a high commitment to ongoing Professional Development.


Applications will be accepted by email only for the attention of the Chairperson. Please include ‘Deputy Principal Application’ in the subject line of the application and send to deputyprincipal@walterstownns.ie