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An internal panel of suitable applicants may be set up to fill vacancies which may occur within a specific time period (four months for teacher posts and the duration of the school year for SNA posts) from the date on which the Board approves the successful candidate.

Scoil Naomh Bhríde (under the Patronage of the Bishop of Meath Dr. Tom Deenihan), Roll
Number:00941D, is inviting applications for the position of Deputy Principal.
This is a permanent position. The appointment will be made via open competition.

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 reassignment of the role and
responsibilities within the leadership and management team.
The Deputy Principal will work with the Principal and the In-School Leadership Team to
support and develop effective leadership within the school. Specific Roles and
Responsibilities for this position relate to the four domains of Leadership and Management
as outlined in circular 0044/2019 as follows:
1. Leading Teaching and Learning
2. Managing the Organisation
3. Leading School Development
4. Developing Leadership Capacity
In line with the above domains and working closely with the Principal, the duties attached to
the role involve whole school curricular development, policy development, day-to-day
management of resources and personnel and long-term strategic planning for the future
development of the school.
The successful candidate must hold a certificate to teach religion in a Catholic school. The
Deputy Principal will be expected to uphold and promote the ethos, values, and traditions of
the school. Candidates should have current and continuing Teaching Council registration
and show evidence of and commitment to ongoing Professional Development. They should
have an in-depth knowledge and experience of SEN, EAL and a willingness to assist with
managing special classes.
Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria: Fully registered under Route 1 (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.
Applications by post only (marked Deputy Principal Vacancy) to the Chairperson of the
Board of Management, at the following address: Emper NS, Emper, Ballynacargy, Mullingar, Westmeath N91PP71