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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.

An email address is required as all communication will be via email.

Ballysteen National School is a three-teacher rural school with two mainstream Class Teachers. One special education teacher and 1.5 special needs assistants.
Applicants must hold a recognised certificate to teach religion along with an understanding of, and commitment to, the ethos of a Catholic Primary School.
The essential roles and responsibilities of the post of Principal teacher are determined by the 4 domains of Leadership and Management as set out in Chapter 4 of DES Circular 0044/2019:
1. Leading Teaching and Learning
2. Managing the Organisation
3. Leading School Development
4. Developing Leadership Capacity
Eligibility Criteria for this position are also as set out in Chapter 4 of DES Circular 0044/2019

In addition, the following skills, experience and knowledge are desirable:
Knowledge, understanding and capacity to successfully manage the administrative and teaching duties of a school principal.
An in-depth knowledge of the primary school curriculum, along with a broad range of teaching
experience including experience of teaching multi-grade classes.
A commitment to and evidence of continuing and relevant professional development.
Excellent people management and interpersonal skills.
Proven ability to work as a team leader and team member.
Experience in prioritising, planning and organising workload.
Experience in policy formulation and implementation.
Experience in the development, implementation, operation and evaluation of innovative school-based initiatives and projects.
A strong commitment to fostering positive home-school-community links and activities.
A willingness and ability to promote a strong culture of caring, wellbeing, learning and creativity in the school.
A demonstrable commitment to promoting a variety of Extra-Curricular Activities (eg Music,
Sport, The Arts and STEM) among the school pupils.
Cover letter of application should indicate your suitability for the position.
Please apply using the current version of the Standard Application Form for Primary Principalship/ Deputy Principalship.
Applications to be submitted by post no later than 4 pm on the closing date of 18/07/2024 and
please mark the envelope "Principal Application".
Please ENCLOSE a copy of your Certificate to Teach Religious Education
Appointment will be subject, but not limited, to:
Satisfactory References
Current and continuing Teaching Council Registration
Current Vetting Requirements
Occupational Health Screening

Please clearly mark “Principal Teacher Application” on the envelope.
Applications must be received no later than 4 pm on the closing date (18/07/2024)