ADVERT ID 230587
Deputy Principal
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Deactivated
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Fri Mar 14 2025 16:00:08
Application Closing Date:
Fri Mar 28 2025
Commencement Date:
Mon Sep 1 2025
Status of Post:
Permanent
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Girls with Infant Boys
School Patronage:
Catholic
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
28
Current Enrolment:
550
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS
Panel of Applicants:
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.
Additional Information:
The Permanent Post advertised is for an Administrative Deputy Principal. Mercy Convent Primary School is a girls school with infants boys but the school has applied to become fully co-educational from September 2026. We are moving into a new school campus this coming September. We will have 25 mainstream classrooms and 2 autism classes.
Enrolment & Staff
We will have 640 pupils in September with 36 teaching staff and 8 SNA staff. We have a wonderful staff who are dedicated to delivering the best possible holistic education to our pupils.
School Ethos
We are a Catholic School under the Diocese of Kildare & Leighlin.
Requirements
We invite applications from candidates with a minimum of five years teaching experience who are fully registered with the Teaching Council and Garda Vetted. The successful candidate will join the In-School Management (ISM) team, working closely with the Principal, ISM and all staff, to lead the school’s next phase of development. Candidates should have strong knowledge of, and professional experiences relevant to, the Leadership and Management Domains and Standards (Looking at Our Schools 2022: A Quality Framework for Primary Schools).
Knowledge, Dispositions & Skills
• A commitment to upholding Catholic Ethos.
• Strong understanding of Special Educational Needs (SEN).
• An ability to communicate positively with all groups in the school community.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to support participation in school development.
• Effectiveness as a leader working independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility and adaptability to respond to the school’s needs.
• A positive outlook and resourcefulness in addressing challenges.
• Commitment to fully engage with duties of the role and deputise for Principal.
• Excellent organisational and IT skills.
Enrolment & Staff
We will have 640 pupils in September with 36 teaching staff and 8 SNA staff. We have a wonderful staff who are dedicated to delivering the best possible holistic education to our pupils.
School Ethos
We are a Catholic School under the Diocese of Kildare & Leighlin.
Requirements
We invite applications from candidates with a minimum of five years teaching experience who are fully registered with the Teaching Council and Garda Vetted. The successful candidate will join the In-School Management (ISM) team, working closely with the Principal, ISM and all staff, to lead the school’s next phase of development. Candidates should have strong knowledge of, and professional experiences relevant to, the Leadership and Management Domains and Standards (Looking at Our Schools 2022: A Quality Framework for Primary Schools).
Knowledge, Dispositions & Skills
• A commitment to upholding Catholic Ethos.
• Strong understanding of Special Educational Needs (SEN).
• An ability to communicate positively with all groups in the school community.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to support participation in school development.
• Effectiveness as a leader working independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility and adaptability to respond to the school’s needs.
• A positive outlook and resourcefulness in addressing challenges.
• Commitment to fully engage with duties of the role and deputise for Principal.
• Excellent organisational and IT skills.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Standard Application Form for Principalship/Deputy Principalship - in English
- Letter of Application
- Recognised Certificate to Teach Religious Education
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Applications may be submitted by
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Roll Number:
15040T
Apply To:
Sallins Road
Naas
W91 XC94
Naas
W91 XC94
County:
Kildare
Enquiries To:
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