Active

Primary

Wed Apr 9 2025 13:47:28

Thu May 8 2025

Tue Aug 26 2025

Permanent

Mainstream

Vertical

Co-Educational

Church of Ireland

4

70

Yes

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.

Drumcondra National School is a co-educational Church of Ireland school under the patronage of the Archbishop of Dublin. The school has a strong link with the Parish of Drumcondra, North Strand & St Barnabas, is child-centred and inclusive, and has 70 children on the roll.

The staff includes: 3 mainstream teachers, 1 full-time Special Education teacher, 2 full-time SNAs (1 post is job-share), a part-time school secretary, a part-time cleaner/caretaker and a part-time hot lunch operative.

The Board of Management invites applications for the position of Deputy Principal commencing on Tuesday 26th August, 2025. The appointment will be made via open competition under the terms of Circular 0044/2019. Applications are welcome from enthusiastic and committed teachers who can support the Principal in carrying out his various tasks and/or duties.

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 theTeaching 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 Church of Ireland 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 and ICT.
-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
• Garda Vetting
• Recognised Certificate to Teach Religious Education

Applications must be submitted by email only. Apply to: drumcondransapplications@gmail.com
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: 15895H

Please email all relevant documentation to: drumcondransapplications@gmail.com by 2pm, on Thursday 8th May, 2025.

This appointment is subject to the confirmation of qualifications, Teaching Council registration, Garda vetting, patron approval, occupational health requirements (Medmark) and satisfactory references.