ADVERT ID 218467

Principal Teacher

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Scoil Barra

Scoil Barra
Innishmore
Ballincollig
P31H578
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MAIN DETAILS

Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Fri Jun 14 2024 14:17:57
Application Closing Date:
Fri Jul 5 2024
Commencement Date:
Thu Aug 29 2024
Status of Post:
Permanent
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream with Special Classes
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Catholic
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
30
Current Enrolment:
438
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS

Additional Information:
Scoil Barra is a Co-educational Catholic Primary School situated in the Cork suburb of Ballincollig. This school has a Catholic Ethos and is under the Patronage of the Catholic Bishop of Cork and Ross, Bishop Fintan Gavin. The staff comprises of Principal, Deputy Principal, 18 Mainstream Teaching Posts, 1 SSLD (Language) Class Teaching Post, 9 Support Teaching Posts, 1 EAL Teaching Post, 8.33 SNA Posts, and 5 Ancillary Staff (covering secretarial, caretaking and cleaning duties).

Our Vision Statement is:

“In Scoil Barra, we are committed to nurturing the full potential of all who work and learn in our school community…in a positive, inclusive, safe and happy environment.”

What we value in Scoil Barra:

• The pupils’ wellbeing and development are at the centre of all we do and all we believe in.
• We pride ourselves on a happy staff that is hard-working, dynamic, positive, kind, caring, collegial and flexible, who thrive on each other's support.
• The positive atmosphere in our school is our pride and joy, and all members of the school community, including our parent body, contribute to this special atmosphere.
The successful candidate must share in the vision and core values of Scoil Barra as outlined above.

The successful candidate will also ideally demonstrate:
• Evidence of leadership skills and a proven ability to work as part of a team and to foster leadership in others
• Excellent people management and communication skills
• A commitment to work in partnership with the Deputy Principal and in-school leadership team in furthering the aims of the school
• Experience in the development, implementation, operation and evaluation of innovative school-based initiatives
• Experience in prioritising, planning and organising workload
• An in-depth knowledge of the Primary Curriculum

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.

Specific Roles and Responsibilities for this position relate to the four domains of Leadership and Management, taken from ‘Looking at our School, 2022: A Quality Framework for Primary Schools and Special Schools’.

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

The Letter of Application and Curriculum Vitae should include all information that indicates your suitability for the post.

Please clearly mark “Principal Teacher Application” in the subject bar.

Please send email applications to chairpersonbom@scoilbarra.ie ONLY and not to the school office email address.

Candidates called for interview will be required to provide proof of qualifications.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

  • Letter of Application

  • Referees (name, role, contact no.)

  • Teaching Council Registration

  • CV (Digital)

  • Recognised Certificate to Teach Religious Education
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Applications may be submitted by

  • Email
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APPLY TO THIS JOB VACANCY

Roll Number:
19771J
Apply To:
Email to: chairpersonbom@scoilbarra.ie with the title 'Principal Teacher Application'.
County:
Cork

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