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Ardfield NS is a vertical co-educational school under the patronage of the Catholic Bishop of Cork and Ross, Bishop Fintan Gavin. The school seeks to appoint a Principal teacher beginning on 27th August 2024.

The present teaching staff comprises of 5 Mainstream Class Teachers, 3 Special Education Teachers.

The roles and responsibilities for post are set out in the four domains of Leadership and
Management as specified in DoE Circular 0044/2019, Chapter 4.

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

In addition, the following skills are desirable:
• Proven leadership skills, including policy development and implementation and prioritising, planning and organising
• Organisational capabilities in managing school resources
• An in-depth knowledge of the Primary Curriculum and previous teaching experience across a range of classes
• Ability to manage and work collaboratively with all staff members and the Board of Management.
• An ability to foster positive relationships with pupils, parents, staff, the Board of Management and wider school community.
• Understanding and knowledge of Special Educational Needs, inclusion and diversity in education
• An understanding and a commitment to the school’s Catholic ethos and an ability to support and promote school / Parish links

Canvassing will disqualify
A minimum of three candidates must apply to proceed.