ADVERT ID 236940
Deputy Principal
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Fri Jun 6 2025
Application Closing Date:
Mon Jun 30 2025
Commencement Date:
Wed Aug 27 2025
Status of Post:
Permanent
This is a readvertisement
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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:
10
Current Enrolment:
113
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
Scoil Mhuire is a vertical co-educational school under the Patronage of the Bishop of Waterford and Lismore, Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan. The Board of Management invites applications for the position of Deputy Principal.
Circular 0044/2019 states: ‘While the Principal is ultimately responsible to the Board of Management, as appropriate, for the leadership and management of the school, 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’.
In accordance with Circular 0044/2019, it should be noted that as the needs of the school continuously evolve, a review of duties may result in a reassignment of the role and the responsibilities within the leadership and management team.
Scoil Mhuire's teaching and support team consists of an administrative principal, 5 mainstream class teachers, 2 autism class teachers, 2 special education teachers and 6 SNAs. Scoil Mhuire is a place where staff members are encouraged to get involved, work collaboratively as part of a supportive team, and continuously learn and grow. We are also a Droichead school.
Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria - fully registered under Route 1 (Primary) with the Teaching Council.
Specific Roles and Responsibilities for this position relate to the four domains of Leadership and Management, taken from ' Looking at our Schools, 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
Appointment to this position will be subject to, but not limited to Garda Vetting, current and continuing Teaching Council Registration, satisfactory references and proof of qualifications.
In addition, the successful candidate will demonstrate:
- A commitment to continue to lead and strengthen the Catholic ethos of the school and must have a recognised qualification to teach Religious Education.
- An ability to work as part of a team, to manage and work collaboratively with all staff members and a proven aptitude in fostering leadership skills in others.
-Effective interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to foster positive relationships with pupils, parents, staff, the Board of Management and the wider school community.
-Experience in the development, implementation, operation and evaluation of school-based initiatives, with a strong commitment to supporting the Principal in leading teaching and learning.
-An understanding of policy development and the long-term strategic planning development of the school.
-An in-depth knowledge of the Primary Curriculum and show a range of teaching experiences.
-An understanding and knowledge of Special Educational Needs, inclusion and diversity.
Circular 0044/2019 states: ‘While the Principal is ultimately responsible to the Board of Management, as appropriate, for the leadership and management of the school, 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’.
In accordance with Circular 0044/2019, it should be noted that as the needs of the school continuously evolve, a review of duties may result in a reassignment of the role and the responsibilities within the leadership and management team.
Scoil Mhuire's teaching and support team consists of an administrative principal, 5 mainstream class teachers, 2 autism class teachers, 2 special education teachers and 6 SNAs. Scoil Mhuire is a place where staff members are encouraged to get involved, work collaboratively as part of a supportive team, and continuously learn and grow. We are also a Droichead school.
Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria - fully registered under Route 1 (Primary) with the Teaching Council.
Specific Roles and Responsibilities for this position relate to the four domains of Leadership and Management, taken from ' Looking at our Schools, 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
Appointment to this position will be subject to, but not limited to Garda Vetting, current and continuing Teaching Council Registration, satisfactory references and proof of qualifications.
In addition, the successful candidate will demonstrate:
- A commitment to continue to lead and strengthen the Catholic ethos of the school and must have a recognised qualification to teach Religious Education.
- An ability to work as part of a team, to manage and work collaboratively with all staff members and a proven aptitude in fostering leadership skills in others.
-Effective interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to foster positive relationships with pupils, parents, staff, the Board of Management and the wider school community.
-Experience in the development, implementation, operation and evaluation of school-based initiatives, with a strong commitment to supporting the Principal in leading teaching and learning.
-An understanding of policy development and the long-term strategic planning development of the school.
-An in-depth knowledge of the Primary Curriculum and show a range of teaching experiences.
-An understanding and knowledge of Special Educational Needs, inclusion and diversity.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Standard Application Form for Principalship/Deputy Principalship - in English
- Letter of Application
- Referees (name, role, contact no.)
- Teaching Council Registration
- Recognised Certificate to Teach Religious Education
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Applications may be submitted by
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Roll Number:
18538V
Apply To:
deputypost2025@gmail.com
County:
Tipperary
Enquiries To:
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