ADVERT ID 231971
Principal Teacher
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Wed Apr 9 2025 16:31:32
Application Closing Date:
Wed Apr 30 2025
Commencement Date:
Mon Sep 8 2025
Status of Post:
Permanent
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream with Special Classes
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Catholic
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
16
Current Enrolment:
160
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:
Applications are invited for the position of Administrative Principal in Knocktemple NS..
Applicants must be registered with the Teaching Council of Ireland (Route 1- Primary), be fully Garda vetted and have a minimum of 5 years teaching experience in a recognised primary school in Ireland.
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:
~ An excellent level of understanding and knowledge of school leadership, management and administration in a primary school setting.
~An understanding of and commitment to the Catholic ethos of Knocktemple NS and an ability to support and promote school/parish links
~ 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 shared leadership and a willingness to delegate and develop leadership capacity and empower others
~ Excellent communication skills
~ 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, special classes, inclusion and diversity
Appointment will be subject to Garda Vetting requirements, satisfactory references, Occupational Health Screening and approval of the patron.
Applicants must be registered with the Teaching Council of Ireland (Route 1- Primary), be fully Garda vetted and have a minimum of 5 years teaching experience in a recognised primary school in Ireland.
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:
~ An excellent level of understanding and knowledge of school leadership, management and administration in a primary school setting.
~An understanding of and commitment to the Catholic ethos of Knocktemple NS and an ability to support and promote school/parish links
~ 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 shared leadership and a willingness to delegate and develop leadership capacity and empower others
~ Excellent communication skills
~ 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, special classes, inclusion and diversity
Appointment will be subject to Garda Vetting requirements, satisfactory references, Occupational Health Screening and approval of the patron.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Standard Application Form for Principalship/Deputy Principalship - in English
- Letter of Application
- Teaching Council Registration
- Recognised Certificate to Teach Religious Education
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Applications may be submitted by
- Post
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Roll Number:
17625L
Apply To:
Seamus O'Shea
Chairperson
Board of Management
Beherna
Virginia
Co. Cavan
A82 YN88
Chairperson
Board of Management
Beherna
Virginia
Co. Cavan
A82 YN88
County:
Cavan
Enquiries To:
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