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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.

This is a Teaching Principal position. Dreeny National School has 2 Mainstream Teachers, 1 Full-Time Special Education Teacher Post, and 1 Full-Time SNA post. Dreeny National School is located in scenic rural setting approximately 4 miles from Skibbereen. Our current enrolment is 25 pupils of mixed gender. We are a Droichead school. Dreeny N.S. has Active, Green and Amber Flag Status.
A minimum of 3 candidates will be required for the process of selection to proceed.
Please mark envelopes 'Principal Application'.

Roles and responsibilities for this post relate to the four domains of Leadership and Management, as specified in Department of Education (DES) Circular 0044/2019:

1. Leading teaching and learning.
2. Managing the organisation.
3. Leading school development.
4. Developing leadership capacity.

In addition, the successful candidate will demonstrate:
• an in-depth knowledge of the Primary Curriculum and show a range of teaching experience, including multi-grade teaching,
• understanding and knowledge of Special Educational Needs, inclusion and diversity in education,
• excellent people management and communication skills with an ability to foster positive relationships with pupils, parents/guardians, staff, the parish and the wider community,
• a commitment to and evidence of, relevant continuing professional development, and
• an understanding of and commitment to the school's Catholic ethos and an ability to support and promote school/parish links.

The appointment is subject to the confirmation of qualifications, Teaching Council registration, Garda vetting, occupational health requirements, satisfactory references and Patron's approval.