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Primary

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Fri Feb 16 2024

Mon Mar 4 2024

Permanent

Mainstream

Senior School

Boys

Catholic

DEIS 1

12

165

Yes

The Board of Management of The Monastery School invites applications for the position of Deputy Principal. This is a permanent position in a teaching capacity that will be appointed by open competition.

The Monastery School is a DEIS Urban 1 senior primary school catering for boys from 2nd-6th class. The school has a Catholic ethos and is under the patronage of The Archbishop of Cashel and Emly.

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.

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
• Evidence of an understanding of DEIS and its implementation
• An in-depth understanding, knowledge and experience of Special Education.
• Effective interpersonal, communication and people management skills
• Proven ability to work as a member of a team in a collaborative manner
• Knowledge and capacity to lead and administer a school.
• Evidence of a commitment to Continuous Professional Development.

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

Applicants for this post must be 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 accepted by email only, please send to recruitment@themonasteryschool.ie 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.