ADVERT ID 239718
Principal Teacher
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Mon Jun 23 2025
Application Closing Date:
Tue Jul 8 2025
Commencement Date:
Thu Aug 28 2025
Status of Post:
Permanent
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Catholic
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
6
Current Enrolment:
98
Droichead school:
No
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
Coldwood N.S. is a rural Catholic primary school under the patronage of the Archdiocese of Tuam. Applicants must have a recognised Certificate to teach Religious Education. Coldwood N.S. has four mainstream class teachers, a full time and a shared Special Education Teacher and two Special Needs Assistants.
Applications are invited from fully qualified teachers with at least five years teaching experience, who are registered with the Teaching Council (Route 1 Primary), for the permanent position of Principal Teacher.
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:
• An understanding and commitment to the ethos of a Catholic Primary School.
• Leadership, management and administration skills in a primary school setting.
• 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.
• Experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of innovative school initiatives with a focus on leading teaching and learning.
• Excellent communication skills and experience in prioritising, planning and organising workload
• Experience in formulation, implementation and evaluation of school policies
• Ability to work collaboratively with all staff members, Board of Management, parents and the wider school community.
Candidates called for interview will be required to provide proof of qualifications and teaching Council registration.
Appointment is subject to current Garda vetting requirements, proof of teaching council registration, satisfactory references, occupational health screening, proof of qualifications and approval of the patron.
Canvassing will lead to disqualification
Applications to be submitted by email no later than 4pm on the closing date of the 8th July 2025.
Applications are invited from fully qualified teachers with at least five years teaching experience, who are registered with the Teaching Council (Route 1 Primary), for the permanent position of Principal Teacher.
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:
• An understanding and commitment to the ethos of a Catholic Primary School.
• Leadership, management and administration skills in a primary school setting.
• 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.
• Experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of innovative school initiatives with a focus on leading teaching and learning.
• Excellent communication skills and experience in prioritising, planning and organising workload
• Experience in formulation, implementation and evaluation of school policies
• Ability to work collaboratively with all staff members, Board of Management, parents and the wider school community.
Candidates called for interview will be required to provide proof of qualifications and teaching Council registration.
Appointment is subject to current Garda vetting requirements, proof of teaching council registration, satisfactory references, occupational health screening, proof of qualifications and approval of the patron.
Canvassing will lead to disqualification
Applications to be submitted by email no later than 4pm on the closing date of the 8th July 2025.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Standard Application Form for Principalship/Deputy Principalship - in English
- Teaching Council Registration
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Applications may be submitted by
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Roll Number:
17051L
Apply To:
applications@coldwood.ie
County:
Galway
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