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St. Michael’s School is under the trusteeship of the Daughters of Charity and the Patronage of the Catholic Archbishop of Dublin. It is a special school dedicated to providing a high-quality, inclusive education to students, aged 5- 18 years of age, who on psychological assessment, have a diagnosis of a Mild General Learning Disability. Some students may have associated disabilities, such as ASD. We strive to empower our students to achieve their full potential in a nurturing, supportive, and person-centered environment. Our school ethos is grounded in respect, collaboration, and excellence in education.

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and dynamic Administrative Deputy Principal who will play a key role in leading and managing the school in accordance with ‘Looking at Our Schools 2022: A Quality Framework for Schools’ and Circular 0044/2019.

The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate leadership aligned with the four domains of Looking at Our Schools 2022: Leading Teaching and Learning; Managing the Organisation; Leading School Development; and Developing Leadership Capacity.

The Deputy Principal will assist the Principal in providing leadership across all aspects of school management. Key responsibilities include:
- Leading and supporting teaching and learning in line with the domains and standards outlined in Looking at Our Schools 2022, including fostering a culture of improvement, collaboration, innovation, and creativity.  Developing and implementing the whole school plan. Leading curricula reviews and implementation for up to date and best practice.
- Managing school operations, including timetabling, resource allocation, and staff rosters, while maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.  
- Promoting an inclusive, person-centered approach to education, ensuring high expectations for all students, facilitating student transitions, new students and school leavers.
- Leading staff professional development and supporting staff to develop their skills, knowledge, and expertise.  Providing a comprehensive induction program to new staff.
- Ensuring effective communication with students, staff, parents, and external stakeholders.  
- Taking responsibility for specific administrative, leadership and management duties, as delegated by the Board of Management/ Principal. The Deputy Principal will assume leadership in the absence of the Principal.

Applicants must:  
- Be fully registered with the Teaching Council under Route 1 (Primary), Route 2 (Post-Primary) or Route 4 (Other).  
- Have a minimum of five years of recognised teaching service, including at least two years in a recognised special or primary school in the Republic of Ireland.  
- Demonstrate leadership and management skills aligned with the domains and standards outlined in Looking at Our Schools 2022.  
- Have proven experience and expertise in special education.  
- Display excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.  

Diploma in Special Education desirable.