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The Board of Management of St. Mary's National School invites applications for the position of Deputy Principal. This is a permanent position, commencing on 6th January 2025 and the appointment will be made via open competition under the terms of Circular 0044/2019.

The Deputy Principal, along with the Principal and the In-School Leadership Team, will work collaboratively to ensure the effective management of our school. As per 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’.

Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria: Fully registered under Route 1 (Primary) with the Teaching Council.

Specific Roles and Responsibilities for this position relate to the four domains of Leadership and Management, taken from ‘Looking at our School, 2022: A Quality framework for Primary Schools and Special Schools’.
1. Leading Teaching and Learning
2. Managing the Organisation
3. Leading School Development
4. Developing Leadership Capacity

The following skills, knowledge, experience and competencies are desirable:
-A knowledge of and commitment to the Catholic ethos of our school.
-An excellent level of understanding and knowledge of school leadership, management and administration in a primary school setting.
-An understanding of School Self-Evaluation/DEIS planning and long-term strategic planning for the development of the school.
-An in-depth knowledge of the Primary Curriculum and a range of teaching experience.
-Understanding and knowledge of the requirements associated with the provision of Special Education Needs, inclusion and diversity.
-Evidence of ability to work collaboratively and foster positive relationships with all staff members, Board of Management, parents/ guardians and the wider school community.
-A commitment to Continuous Professional Development and willingness to upskill particularly in the area of educational leadership
-A commitment to shared leadership and a willingness to delegate and develop leadership capacity and empower others.
-Effective interpersonal and communication skills.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
• Standard Application Form for Principalship/Deputy Principalship
• Letter of Application
• Referees (name, role, contact no.)
• Teaching Council Registration
• Recognised Certificate to Teach Religious Education
Applications must be submitted by email only. Applications made by any other means other than by email will not be considered. Invitation to attend interview will be sent via email and only candidates who meet the shortlisting criteria will be contacted.
Roll Number: 19365V