ADVERT ID 226060

Deputy Principal

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St Joseph's Primary School for Children with Visual Impairment

Gracepark Road
Drumcondra
D09C803
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MAIN DETAILS

Status:
Deactivated
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Wed Oct 9 2024 07:32:40
Application Closing Date:
Wed Oct 23 2024
Commencement Date:
Mon Nov 25 2024
Status of Post:
Permanent
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Special School
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Catholic
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
10
Current Enrolment:
54
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS

Additional Information:
St Joseph’s Primary School for Children with a Visual Impairment (under the Patronage of Dublin Diocese, Roll Number: 18417J) is inviting applications for the position of Deputy Principal- Admin. This is a permanent position. The appointment will be made via open competition.

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 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, together, the Principal, Deputy Principal, and AP2 post holders form the Leadership and Management Team and will work in collaboration with the Board of Management to ensure the effective management of the school.
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.

The following skills, knowledge, experience and competencies are desirable:


• A high level of understanding and knowledge in the areas, special education, inclusive education and diversity in education. Knowledge of visual impairment is desirable but not a requirement.
• Effective communication, interpersonal and intrapersonal skills and a proven capacity in successfully leading and managing school teams with a willingness to delegate, develop leadership capacity and empower others.
• The ability to promote a culture of learning and creativity in school.
• Evidence of, and a high commitment to, ongoing professional development.
• Proven leadership skills, including policy development and implementation.
• An ability to work collaboratively with staff and outside agencies to promote pupil wellbeing and provide children with the knowledge, skills and competencies to help them deal with challenges.
• A knowledge of, and a commitment to, the Catholic ethos of the school.
• Experience in the development, implementation, operation and evaluation of innovative and evidence-based initiatives.



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.

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

Appointment will be subject, but not limited to:
• Satisfactory references
• Current & continuing Teaching Council registration
• Current Garda Vetting requirements
• Occupational Health screening.

A minimum of 3 eligible applications are required for this competition to proceed.

Late applications will not be accepted. Shortlisting may take place. Canvassing will disqualify. St Joseph’s Primary School VI is an equal opportunities employer.

Latest date for receipt of completed application forms to recruitment@stjosephsprimaryvi.ie is 2pm on wednesday the 23rd October 2024. The interviews are scheduled to take place the week of the 4th November 2024.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

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Applications may be submitted by

  • Email
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Roll Number:
18417J
Apply To:
Gracepark Road
Drumcondra
D09C803
County:
Dublin
Postal District:
Dublin 9

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