Active

Primary

Thu Jun 20 2024 11:39:28

Fri Jul 5 2024

Thu Aug 29 2024

Permanent

Special School

Vertical

Co-Educational

Catholic

9

42

Yes

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.

Libermann Spiritan School is a special school catering for students aged 4-18 years with a diagnosis of Autism and Complex Needs.

Applicants for the role of admin Deputy Principal must meet the eligibility criteria:
*Be fully registered with the Teaching Council under Route 1 (Primary), Route 4 (Other) or Route 2 (Post-primary).
*Applicants must comply with the eligibility criteria set out in circular 44/2019 from the Department of Education.
*To qualify for appointment, candidates must have a minimum of 5 years whole-time teaching experience, two of which must be in a recognised primary school, special school or post-primary school within the Republic of Ireland.

The Deputy Principal will be expected to uphold and promote the ethos, values and traditions of the school.

The Deputy Principal will work with the Principal and the In-School Leadership Team to support and develop effective leadership within the school. The essential roles and responsibilities of the post of Deputy Principal Teacher are determined by the four Domains of Leadership and Management as set out in chapter 4 of circular 0044/2019
1. Leading Teaching and Learning
2. Managing the Organisation
3. Leading School Development
4. Developing Leadership Capacity


The roles and responsibilities of this post are subject to review and change according to procedures set out in Circular 44/19.
The responsibilities of the role will require participation in the leadership role outside the standard school day and outside of the standard school year.

In addition, the following skills, knowledge, experience and competencies are desirable:

• A post-graduate qualification in Special Education
• Experience and knowledge of working with students with, Autism and complex needs or experience of working with students with behaviours of concern is desirable but not a requirement.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and people management skills including a proven capacity in successfully leading and managing school teams and the ability to work collaboratively with all staff members.
• The ability to promote a culture of learning, creativity and teamwork in school.
• Evidence of, and commitment to, ongoing professional development.
• Proven leadership skills, including policy development, implementation and long-term strategic planning for the development of the school.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills in managing school resources and workload
• Proven ability to be flexible, work as part of a team and to foster leadership in others.

Applications by email only.
All application requirements must be included with your application.
Please mark Deputy Principal Application in subject box.

Appointment will be subject, but not limited to: satisfactory references; current & continuing Teaching Council registration; current vetting requirements, a Statutory Declaration and occupational health screening.

Shortlisting may apply.