ADVERT ID 232521
Deputy Principal
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Tue Apr 15 2025 14:22:19
Application Closing Date:
Tue Apr 29 2025
Commencement Date:
Mon Sep 1 2025
Status of Post:
Permanent
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Boys
School Patronage:
Catholic
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
24
Current Enrolment:
414
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:
St.Declan’s NS is an all boys school in Waterford City with sixteen mainstream classes. The appointment of Deputy Principal will be made under the terms of Circular 0044/2019.
The roles and responsibilities for this post relate to the four domains of leadership and management
1. Leading Teaching and Learning
2. Managing the Organisation
3. Leading School Development
4. Developing Leadership Capacity
The following skills, experience and knowledge are desirable:
Understanding of and commitment to the ethos of a Catholic school.
A commitment to providing the children with a holistic education that ensures they have the skills, knowledge and competencies to thrive.
Experience of successfully working collaboratively with staff members, the Board of Management, Parents and the wider school community.
A clear understanding of School Self Evaluation (SSE) and experience of the implementation of effective initiatives for school improvement.
Capacity to prioritise and plan for the strategic long term development of the school.
Experience of leadership including policy evaluation, development and implementation.
A knowledge of Special Educational Needs, an understanding of inclusive education and diversity in education.
Strong mentoring skills including experience of Droichead.
A commitment to Continuous Professional Development.
Appointment will be subject, but not limited to:
Patron Approval
Confirmation of qualifications
Satisfactory references
Current & continuing Teaching Council registration
Current Garda Vetting requirements
Occupational Health screening.
Invitations to interview will be sent via email.
The roles and responsibilities for this post relate to the four domains of leadership and management
1. Leading Teaching and Learning
2. Managing the Organisation
3. Leading School Development
4. Developing Leadership Capacity
The following skills, experience and knowledge are desirable:
Understanding of and commitment to the ethos of a Catholic school.
A commitment to providing the children with a holistic education that ensures they have the skills, knowledge and competencies to thrive.
Experience of successfully working collaboratively with staff members, the Board of Management, Parents and the wider school community.
A clear understanding of School Self Evaluation (SSE) and experience of the implementation of effective initiatives for school improvement.
Capacity to prioritise and plan for the strategic long term development of the school.
Experience of leadership including policy evaluation, development and implementation.
A knowledge of Special Educational Needs, an understanding of inclusive education and diversity in education.
Strong mentoring skills including experience of Droichead.
A commitment to Continuous Professional Development.
Appointment will be subject, but not limited to:
Patron Approval
Confirmation of qualifications
Satisfactory references
Current & continuing Teaching Council registration
Current Garda Vetting requirements
Occupational Health screening.
Invitations to interview will be sent via email.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Standard Application Form for Principalship/Deputy Principalship - in English
- Letter of Application
- Referees (name, role, contact no.)
- Copy of Certificates, Diplomas, Degrees
- 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:
16976M
Apply To:
Deputy Principal Applications
St. Declan's NS
Water Street
Waterford
X91 H295
St. Declan's NS
Water Street
Waterford
X91 H295
County:
Waterford
Enquiries To:
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