ADVERT ID 220814

Deputy Principal

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Stratford NS

1 Zion Road
Rathgar
D06 E161
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MAIN DETAILS

Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Wed Jul 17 2024 15:51:29
Application Closing Date:
Wed Jul 31 2024
Commencement Date:
Tue Aug 27 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:
Jewish
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
10
Current Enrolment:
100
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS

Panel of Applicants:
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.
Additional Information:
The position advertised is for a Deputy Principal for Stratford National School. Stratford National School is a small, co-educational, multi-grade primary school in the heart of Rathgar, Dublin 6. The school shares a campus with Stratford College Co-educational Secondary School. The school has four mainstream classes and two autism classes, which opened in September 2023. It operates under the patronage of the Dublin Talmud Torah and has a Jewish ethos. Faith education for our Jewish children is provided prior to secular classes each day. Enrolment consists of pupils from a wide range of cultural backgrounds and the school welcomes children of all religions and none. Diversity and inclusion are cherished by the school.

The Board of Management seeks to appoint a candidate who will lead and continue to strengthen our school in partnership with the Principal, parents, and the wider school community.

The 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 responsibilities of the role are subject to change.

The successful candidate must:
• Be fully registered with the Teaching Council.
• Demonstrate a commitment to supporting the Jewish ethos of the school.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Comply with the eligibility criteria for Deputy Principal as set out in circular 44/2019 from the Department of Education.

The following skills, knowledge and experience are desirable:
• Previous teaching experience in a multi-grade school
• An understanding of and commitment to special education, inclusion and diversity in education.
• Previous experience in a leadership role e.g. as a member of an In-school Management Team
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development in leadership
• A proven ability to work as a member of a team
• Experience in prioritising, planning and organising workload.

As per Circular 0044/2019, the Deputy Principal will serve as Principal in the absence of the Principal. The Deputy Principal will work in collaboration with the Principal to ensure that all pupils have a positive educational experience, that there is strong leadership across the school and that the school fully conforms to the governance structures as set out by the Department of Education.

The Deputy Principal, along with the Principal and ISM Team, will model and develop a strong culture of mutual trust, respect, fairness, shared accountability and confidentiality.

Appointment will be subject to but not limited to:
• Satisfactory references
• Continuing Teaching Council registration
• Current Garda vetting requirements
• Occupational Health screening.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

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Applications may be submitted by

  • Email
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APPLY TO THIS JOB VACANCY

Roll Number:
16966J
Apply To:
applications@stratfordns.ie
County:
Dublin
Postal District:
Dublin 6

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