ADVERT ID 208000

Deputy Principal

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Castletown Girls' School

Castletown Road,
Dundalk
A91 P957
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MAIN DETAILS

Status:
Deactivated
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Thu Feb 1 2024 11:31:20
Application Closing Date:
Fri Feb 16 2024
Commencement Date:
Mon Mar 4 2024
Status of Post:
Permanent
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Girls
School Patronage:
Catholic
Classification:
DEIS 1
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
16
Current Enrolment:
194
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS

Panel of Applicants:
An internal panel of suitable applicants may be set up to fill vacancies which may occur within a specific time period (four months for teacher posts and the duration of the school year for SNA posts) from the date on which the Board approves the successful candidate.
Additional Information:
The board of Management of Castletown Girls’ School invites applications for the position of Teaching Deputy Principal.
Castletown Girls’ School is a vertical, all – girls Catholic School under the patronage of the Archbishop of Armagh. It is a DEIS Urban Band 1 School.
The present teaching staff comprises of 1 Administrative Principal, 9 Mainstream class teachers, 4 SETs, 1 Shared SET and 1HSCL. The School also has 3 SNAs, a full time Secretary and a Shared Caretaker.

Candidates must be fully registered with the Teaching Council under Route 1 – Primary and must have a minimum of 5 years teaching experience, two of which must be in a recognised primary school within the Republic of Ireland.

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 the reassignment of the roles and responsibilities within the leadership and management team.

The roles and responsibilities for this post relate to the four domains of Leadership and Management, as specified in DES Circular 0044/2019.
1. Leading Teaching and Learning
2. Managing the Organisation
3. Leading School Development
4. Developing Leadership Capacity

In line with the domains and in collaboration 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 development of the school.

In addition, the following knowledge, competencies and skills are desirable;
• A commitment to supporting and promoting the values, vision and Catholic ethos of our school.
• An in-depth understanding, knowledge and experience of special education and EAL, inclusive education and diversity in education.
• Evidence of an understanding of DEIS and its implementation.
• Evidence of a high level of commitment to Continuous Professional Development.
• Proven ability to work as a member of a team in a collaborative manner.
• An understanding of School Self – Evaluation (SSE) policy development and implementation.

The responsibilities of the role will, at times, require the successful candidate to participate in the leadership role outside of the standard school day.

Applications accepted only by email, please send to applications.cgs@gmail.com. Please include ‘Deputy Principal Application’ in the subject of the email. Applications to arrive no later than 3 pm on the closing date of Friday 16th of February.

Appointment is subject to but not limited to, satisfactory references, current and continuing Teaching Council registration, current vetting requirements, occupational health screening and a certificate to teach Religion.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

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Applications may be submitted by

  • Email
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APPLY TO THIS JOB VACANCY

Roll Number:
14651U
Apply To:
applications.cgs@gmail.com

Castletown Road,
Dundalk,
Co. Louth
A91P957
County:
Louth

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