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Mainstream with Special Classes

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Catholic

DEIS 1

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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.

The Board of Management of St Patrick's N.S. invites applications for the position of Deputy Principal. This is a permanent position and the appointment will be made via open competition.
St Patrick's is a DEIS Band 1 urban primary school with 19 mainstream classes, 3 Autism classes and a special class for children with Mild General Learning Difficulties. The school has a Catholic ethos and is under the patronage of The Archdiocese of Dublin .
Circular 0044/2019 states "while the Principal is ultimately responsible to the Board of Management, as appropriate, for the leadership and management of the school, the Deputy Principal occupies a position of vital importance within the senior leadership team in a school". Shared leadership requires openness and willingness on the part of Principals and Deputy Principals, to share and to distribute leadership and management responsibilities in a manner that encourages and supports partnership. 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 responsibilities of the role will, at times, require the successful candidate to participate in the leadership role outside of the standard school day.
The Deputy Principal will be required to deputise for the Principal in their absence, in all matters organisational / administrative and in relation to discipline within the school. The Deputy Principal must be willing to work in conjunction with/under the direction of the Principal.
Specific Roles and Responsibilities for this position relate to the four domains of Leadership and Management as outlined in circular 0044/2019 as follows:
1. Leading Teaching and Learning
2. Managing the Organisation
3. Leading School Development
4. Developing Leadership Capacity
In addition, the following knowledge, competencies and skills are desirable:

Evidence of an understanding of DEIS and its implementation.
A clear understanding of and a commitment to the ethos of a Catholic Primary school.
A clear understanding and knowledge of special education, inclusive education and diversity in education.
Proven ability to work as part of a team and to foster leadership in others.
Skills in the area of policy development and implementation and long-term strategic planning for the development of the school.
A commitment to ongoing professional development.
The ability to foster the involvement of parents within the school community as well as a commitment to inclusion and diversity.
Excellent communication skills.
All applicants 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.

Interviews for the position will take place mid May. Invitation to attend interview will be sent via email.

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