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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.

In accordance with Circular 0044/2019, the Deputy Principal occupies a position of vital importance within the senior leadership team in a school. Shared leadership requires openness and willingness on the part of Principals and Deputy Principals, to share and to distribute leadership and management responsibilities in a manner that encourages and supports partnership. The Deputy Principal co-operates with the principal in the fulfilment of the principal’s role and acts or deputises as the principal in the principal’s absence.

The Deputy Principal will work in collaboration with the principal to ensure that all students 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 & Skills.
The Deputy Principal, along with the Principal and the In-School Leadership Team, will model and develop a strong culture of mutual trust, respect, shared accountability, and confidentiality.

The Deputy Principal will work with the principal and the In-School Leadership Team to support and develop effective leadership within the school. Specific Roles and Responsibilities for this position relate to the four domains of Leadership and Management as outlined in circular 0044/2019 as follows:

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

In line with the above domains and working closely with the principal, the duties attached to the role involve whole school curricular development, policy development, day-to-day management of resources and personnel and long-term strategic planning for the future development of the school. In accordance with Circular 0044/2019, it should be noted that as the needs of the school continuously evolve, a review of duties may result in reassignment of the role and responsibilities within the leadership and management team.

The following skills, experience and knowledge are desirable:

-Understanding of and commitment to the ethos of a Catholic school.
-Experience of teaching in a DEIS school and knowledge of DEIS programmes and initiatives.
-A clear understanding and knowledge of special education, inclusive education, and diversity in education.
-Effective interpersonal and communication skills and a proven capacity in successfully leading others, as well as the flexibility to meet the daily needs of the school.
-Evidence of a dedicated commitment to ongoing professional development and an ability to use this knowledge for school improvement.
-A commitment to shared leadership and a willingness to delegate to develop leadership capacity and empower others.
-A proven ability to work collaboratively with all staff members, Board of Management, and the wider school community in policy development and implementation.
-Lead reflective practice in relation to SSE, working with assistant principals, teachers, students, and parents.
-Ability to promote a culture of learning and creativity in the school.

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.
The successful candidate must hold a certificate to teach religion in a Catholic school. The Deputy Principal will be expected to uphold and promote the ethos, values, and traditions of the school.