ADVERT ID 233429
Principal Teacher
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Deactivated
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Mon May 12 2025
Application Closing Date:
Mon May 26 2025
Commencement Date:
Mon Sep 1 2025
Status of Post:
Permanent
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Catholic
Classification:
DEIS Rural
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
20
Current Enrolment:
240
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
Scoil Bhride is a co-educational primary school under the Patronage of the Bishop of Ossory and is a Rural DEIS school.
The school has 10 mainstream teachers, 5 SET teachers, 2 ASD classes and is a base for 2 Supply Panel Teachers. There are currently 2 EAL teachers but this will be reduced to one next year.
Applications by post only. Please mark envelope 'Principal Application'
Please enclose 3 copies of standard application form for Principalship
The roles and responsibilities for the post of Principal are aligned to the four domains of leadership and management as specified in Circular 0044/2019:
1. Leading teaching and learning.
2. Managing the organisation.
3. Leading school development.
4. Developing leadership capacity.
Applications are invited from fully qualified teachers who are registered with the Teaching Council.
The successful candidate will ideally demonstrate:
* An understanding of and commitment to the ethos of this Catholic primary school
* Proven leadership skills
* A high level of understanding and knowledge of special education needs and of inclusion and diversity in education
* Excellent management and communication skills
* A commitment to and evidence of continuing and relevant professional development
* An in-depth knowledge of the Primary school curriculum and a broad range of teaching experience
* Knowledge and capacity to successfully lead and administer a school.
* Experience in prioritising, planning and organising workload.
* 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 clear and definite understanding of the four domains for leadership and
management in a school as set out in "Looking At Our School 2022 - A Quality Framework for Primary Schools and Special Schools".
The appointment will be subject to Garda vetting, satisfactory references, Occupational Health Screening and approval of the patron.
A minimum of 3 applicants will be required for the process to proceed.
The school has 10 mainstream teachers, 5 SET teachers, 2 ASD classes and is a base for 2 Supply Panel Teachers. There are currently 2 EAL teachers but this will be reduced to one next year.
Applications by post only. Please mark envelope 'Principal Application'
Please enclose 3 copies of standard application form for Principalship
The roles and responsibilities for the post of Principal are aligned to the four domains of leadership and management as specified in Circular 0044/2019:
1. Leading teaching and learning.
2. Managing the organisation.
3. Leading school development.
4. Developing leadership capacity.
Applications are invited from fully qualified teachers who are registered with the Teaching Council.
The successful candidate will ideally demonstrate:
* An understanding of and commitment to the ethos of this Catholic primary school
* Proven leadership skills
* A high level of understanding and knowledge of special education needs and of inclusion and diversity in education
* Excellent management and communication skills
* A commitment to and evidence of continuing and relevant professional development
* An in-depth knowledge of the Primary school curriculum and a broad range of teaching experience
* Knowledge and capacity to successfully lead and administer a school.
* Experience in prioritising, planning and organising workload.
* 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 clear and definite understanding of the four domains for leadership and
management in a school as set out in "Looking At Our School 2022 - A Quality Framework for Primary Schools and Special Schools".
The appointment will be subject to Garda vetting, satisfactory references, Occupational Health Screening and approval of the patron.
A minimum of 3 applicants will be required for the process to proceed.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- It is a requirement to hold a valid Statutory Declaration and to complete the Form of Undertaking for this position.
- Standard Application Form for Principalship/Deputy Principalship - in English
- Letter of Application
- Copy of Certificates, Diplomas, Degrees
- Recognised Certificate to Teach Religious Education
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Applications may be submitted by
- Post
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Roll Number:
20071L
Apply To:
Chairperson
Scoil Bhride
Rathdowney,
Co. Laois
R32H773
Scoil Bhride
Rathdowney,
Co. Laois
R32H773
County:
Laois
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