ADVERT ID 231025
Deputy Principal
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Mon Mar 24 2025 08:39:58
Application Closing Date:
Mon Apr 7 2025
Commencement Date:
Wed Aug 27 2025
Status of Post:
Permanent
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Girls
School Patronage:
Catholic
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
12
Current Enrolment:
225
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
Our Lady of Lourdes is a warm, welcoming and inclusive vertical mainstream school.
We are inviting applications for the position of Deputy Principal. This is a permanent full time
position. As a Droichead school we work collaboratively to support both staff and pupils to ensure high standards of teaching and learning.
The Deputy Principal, as per Circular 0044/2019 , will support the Principal in the day-to-day
management of the school, co-operate with the Principal in the fulfilment of the Principal’s role,
will act or deputise as the Principal in the absence of the Principal and will work in partnership
with the Principal to ensure the effective leadership and management of the school.
The DP will work very closely with the Principal to ensure a continuing high standard of teaching and learning in the school.
The Deputy Principal, along with the Principal and ISM Team, will model and develop a strong
culture of mutual trust, respect, shared accountability and confidentiality.
The roles and responsibilities for this post relate to the four domains of leadership and
management as specified in Circular 0044/2019 as follows:
1. Leading Teaching and Learning
2. Managing the Organisation
3. Leading School Development
4. Developing Leadership Capacity
Shortlisting and the interview process will be based on the 4 domains.
The following skills, experience and knowledge are desirable:
Proven leadership skills, including policy development and implementation.
Proven ability to work as part of a team in a collaborative manner.
Experience in the development, implementation, operation and evaluation of
innovative and evidence-based initiatives.
Evidence of a high level of commitment to Continuous Professional Development
The ability to promote a culture of learning and creativity in school
An understanding of School Self-Evaluation (SSE) and school improvement processes
from development to implementation.
Effective interpersonal, communication and people management skills
A proven ability to work collaboratively with all staff members, the Board of
Management and the wider community.
Understanding of and commitment to the ethos of a catholic school.
Ability to partake in mentoring programmes and initiatives.
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.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Standard Application Form for Principalship/Deputy Principalship (Open Competition)
Applications should be submitted by Email to bomourladyoflourdes@gmail.com Please include ‘Deputy Principal Application’ in the subject line of your email.
We are inviting applications for the position of Deputy Principal. This is a permanent full time
position. As a Droichead school we work collaboratively to support both staff and pupils to ensure high standards of teaching and learning.
The Deputy Principal, as per Circular 0044/2019 , will support the Principal in the day-to-day
management of the school, co-operate with the Principal in the fulfilment of the Principal’s role,
will act or deputise as the Principal in the absence of the Principal and will work in partnership
with the Principal to ensure the effective leadership and management of the school.
The DP will work very closely with the Principal to ensure a continuing high standard of teaching and learning in the school.
The Deputy Principal, along with the Principal and ISM Team, will model and develop a strong
culture of mutual trust, respect, shared accountability and confidentiality.
The roles and responsibilities for this post relate to the four domains of leadership and
management as specified in Circular 0044/2019 as follows:
1. Leading Teaching and Learning
2. Managing the Organisation
3. Leading School Development
4. Developing Leadership Capacity
Shortlisting and the interview process will be based on the 4 domains.
The following skills, experience and knowledge are desirable:
Proven leadership skills, including policy development and implementation.
Proven ability to work as part of a team in a collaborative manner.
Experience in the development, implementation, operation and evaluation of
innovative and evidence-based initiatives.
Evidence of a high level of commitment to Continuous Professional Development
The ability to promote a culture of learning and creativity in school
An understanding of School Self-Evaluation (SSE) and school improvement processes
from development to implementation.
Effective interpersonal, communication and people management skills
A proven ability to work collaboratively with all staff members, the Board of
Management and the wider community.
Understanding of and commitment to the ethos of a catholic school.
Ability to partake in mentoring programmes and initiatives.
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.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Standard Application Form for Principalship/Deputy Principalship (Open Competition)
Applications should be submitted by Email to bomourladyoflourdes@gmail.com Please include ‘Deputy Principal Application’ in the subject line of your email.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- External Application Form
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Applications may be submitted by
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Roll Number:
17313P
Apply To:
bomourladyoflourdes@gmail.com
County:
Cork
Enquiries To:
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