ADVERT ID 238076
Principal Teacher
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Littleton NS
St Kevin's NS,
Littleton
Thurles
E41VW24
Littleton
Thurles
E41VW24
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Wed Jun 11 2025
Application Closing Date:
Fri Jun 27 2025
Commencement Date:
Wed Aug 27 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
Classification:
DEIS Rural
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
9
Current Enrolment:
89
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
Applications are invited from fully qualified teachers for the permanent position of Administrative Principal Teacher in St. Kevin’s N.S. Littleton.
St. Kevin's N.S. is a mixed DEIS Rural school with four mainstream classes and two Autism Classes. The successful candidate will be expected to respect the confidentiality of the pupils and school matters at all times. They should also respect and uphold the school's Catholic ethos and have a Recognised Certificate to Teach Religious Education.
We, in St. Kevin’s N.S. are committed to providing a nurturing and inclusive environment where every child is encouraged to reach his or her full potential. Our staff deliver a holistic education that fosters academic excellence, personal growth and a strong sense of community and inclusivity.
The specific roles and responsibilities for this position relate 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.
Applicants for this position should demonstrate the following;
• An understanding and commitment to the ethos of a Catholic Primary School.
• An in-depth knowledge of the Primary Curriculum and have a wide range of teaching experience within a primary school.
• Experience of teaching in a DEIS school and knowledge of DEIS programmes and initiatives would be highly desirable.
• An excellent level of understanding and knowledge of school leadership, management and administration in a primary school setting.
• A commitment to shared leadership and a willingness to delegate and develop leadership capacity and empower others.
• An ability to work collaboratively and foster positive relationships with all staff members, Board of Management, Parents / Guardians and the wider school community.
• Excellent communication skills.
• A high level of understanding and knowledge of special needs, inclusion and diversity in education.
• Experience in the development, implementation, operation and evaluation of innovative school based initiatives and projects.
• Experience and knowledge of prioritising, implementing and embedding whole school policies and procedures.
• A commitment to, and evidence of, continuing and relevant professional development.
• A willingness and ability to work in partnership with external agencies.
Appointment will be subject, but not limited to, satisfactory references, active Teaching Council Registration, Garda Vetting requirements and Occupational Health Screening.
Please mark applications "Principal Application"
St. Kevin's N.S. is a mixed DEIS Rural school with four mainstream classes and two Autism Classes. The successful candidate will be expected to respect the confidentiality of the pupils and school matters at all times. They should also respect and uphold the school's Catholic ethos and have a Recognised Certificate to Teach Religious Education.
We, in St. Kevin’s N.S. are committed to providing a nurturing and inclusive environment where every child is encouraged to reach his or her full potential. Our staff deliver a holistic education that fosters academic excellence, personal growth and a strong sense of community and inclusivity.
The specific roles and responsibilities for this position relate 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.
Applicants for this position should demonstrate the following;
• An understanding and commitment to the ethos of a Catholic Primary School.
• An in-depth knowledge of the Primary Curriculum and have a wide range of teaching experience within a primary school.
• Experience of teaching in a DEIS school and knowledge of DEIS programmes and initiatives would be highly desirable.
• An excellent level of understanding and knowledge of school leadership, management and administration in a primary school setting.
• A commitment to shared leadership and a willingness to delegate and develop leadership capacity and empower others.
• An ability to work collaboratively and foster positive relationships with all staff members, Board of Management, Parents / Guardians and the wider school community.
• Excellent communication skills.
• A high level of understanding and knowledge of special needs, inclusion and diversity in education.
• Experience in the development, implementation, operation and evaluation of innovative school based initiatives and projects.
• Experience and knowledge of prioritising, implementing and embedding whole school policies and procedures.
• A commitment to, and evidence of, continuing and relevant professional development.
• A willingness and ability to work in partnership with external agencies.
Appointment will be subject, but not limited to, satisfactory references, active Teaching Council Registration, Garda Vetting requirements and Occupational Health Screening.
Please mark applications "Principal Application"
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
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Applications may be submitted by
- Post
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Roll Number:
18343G
Apply To:
The Chairperson
St Kevin's NS,
Littleton
Thurles
E41VW24
St Kevin's NS,
Littleton
Thurles
E41VW24
County:
Tipperary
Enquiries To:
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