ADVERT ID 235221
Deputy Principal
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Nenagh Community Special School
c/o Tipperary ETB
Church Road
Nenagh
Church Road
Nenagh
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Fri May 23 2025 14:07:55
Application Closing Date:
Tue Jun 10 2025
Commencement Date:
Mon Sep 1 2025
Status of Post:
Permanent
This is a readvertisement
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Special School
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Multi Denominational
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
5
Current Enrolment:
12
Droichead school:
No
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
Nenagh Community Special School is a special school under the patronage of Tipperary ETB which will cater for pupils with a dual diagnosis of autism and complex needs or a diagnosis of complex needs, from the ages of 4-18 years.
The school will be opening in 2025/2026 with 2 classrooms catering for a total of 12 children.
Nenagh Community Special School will provide both the Primary and Post-Primary curricula, including Junior and Senior cycle L1 and L2 learning programmes.
The successful candidate will be fully registered under Route 1 (Primary), Route 4 (Other) or Route 2 (Post Primary) with the Teaching Council and have 5 years recognised teaching service, two of which must be in a recognised primary school within the Republic of Ireland.
They will also have an understanding of and commitment to the ethos of Tipperary ETB.
Some of the complex needs with which students may require support include communication needs, multiple disabilities, social/emotional needs and sensory processing difficulties. Prior experience of supporting students with these special needs is desirable. Training/experience supporting staff and students in the area of behaviours of concern is essential.
The ideal candidate will;
Be energetic and enthusiastic
Have experience in a leadership role
Be skilled in developing individualised educational supports for students
Have excellent interpersonal skills and experience working as part of a team
Be committed to making a positive contribution to the school team.
The appointment will be made under the terms of Circular 0044/2019. The deputy principal will be required to deputise for the Principal in their absence, in all matters organisational/administrative and in relation to discipline within the school. The Deputy Principal must be willing to work in conjunction with/under the direction of the Principal.
Specific roles and responsibilities for this position relate to the four domains of leadership and
management, taken from "Looking at our School, 2022".
1. Leading Teaching and Learning
2. Managing the Organisation
3. Leading School Development
4. Developing Leadership Capacity
The school will be opening in 2025/2026 with 2 classrooms catering for a total of 12 children.
Nenagh Community Special School will provide both the Primary and Post-Primary curricula, including Junior and Senior cycle L1 and L2 learning programmes.
The successful candidate will be fully registered under Route 1 (Primary), Route 4 (Other) or Route 2 (Post Primary) with the Teaching Council and have 5 years recognised teaching service, two of which must be in a recognised primary school within the Republic of Ireland.
They will also have an understanding of and commitment to the ethos of Tipperary ETB.
Some of the complex needs with which students may require support include communication needs, multiple disabilities, social/emotional needs and sensory processing difficulties. Prior experience of supporting students with these special needs is desirable. Training/experience supporting staff and students in the area of behaviours of concern is essential.
The ideal candidate will;
Be energetic and enthusiastic
Have experience in a leadership role
Be skilled in developing individualised educational supports for students
Have excellent interpersonal skills and experience working as part of a team
Be committed to making a positive contribution to the school team.
The appointment will be made under the terms of Circular 0044/2019. The deputy principal will be required to deputise for the Principal in their absence, in all matters organisational/administrative and in relation to discipline within the school. The Deputy Principal must be willing to work in conjunction with/under the direction of the Principal.
Specific roles and responsibilities for this position relate to the four domains of leadership and
management, taken from "Looking at our School, 2022".
1. Leading Teaching and Learning
2. Managing the Organisation
3. Leading School Development
4. Developing Leadership Capacity
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
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Applications may be submitted by
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Roll Number:
20594U
Apply To:
careers@tipperaryetb.ie
County:
Tipperary
Enquiries To:
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