ADVERT ID 244079
Deputy Principal
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Scoil Mochua Special School
Scoil Mochua,
Old Nangor Road
Clondalkin
D22KF84
Old Nangor Road
Clondalkin
D22KF84
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Mon Sep 1 2025
Application Closing Date:
Mon Sep 15 2025
Commencement Date:
Mon Sep 22 2025
Status of Post:
Permanent
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
The Board of Management invites applications for the post of Deputy Principal for Scoil Mochua Special School. The role of Deputy Principal is administrative, and the successful candidate will work closely with the senior leadership team to support the day-to-day running and strategic leadership of the school.
The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, communication and organisational skills, as well as be highly motivated, contributing to the school’s high expectations of its students in all aspects of school life.
** There will be an exciting opportunity to act up to Administrative Principal Teacher from 4th October 2025 until 6th April 2026 ** and gain invaluable experience in a Principal role.
Scoil Mochua Special School educates 69 students with physical disabilities. Many students have additional medical and complex needs. Experience of working with children with a disability in a special school or special class context, along with experience in school leadership, is desirable.
The Board of Management’s vision is to create an inclusive, safe, fun, and engaging environment in which the students can learn. We follow both the Primary and Post-Primary curriculum; however are predominantly led by the needs of each student. Each student has varying educational and medical needs.
The roles and responsibilities of this post 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.
The post is subject to conditions of employment as laid down by Department of Education regulations.
The appointment will be subject to reference checks and Occupational Health Screening.
Canvassing by or on behalf of the candidate will automatically disqualify. Postal applications will not be accepted. Late applications will also not be accepted.
Applications via email only to: scoilmochuaposts@gmail.com by 5pm on Monday 15th September 2025
The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, communication and organisational skills, as well as be highly motivated, contributing to the school’s high expectations of its students in all aspects of school life.
** There will be an exciting opportunity to act up to Administrative Principal Teacher from 4th October 2025 until 6th April 2026 ** and gain invaluable experience in a Principal role.
Scoil Mochua Special School educates 69 students with physical disabilities. Many students have additional medical and complex needs. Experience of working with children with a disability in a special school or special class context, along with experience in school leadership, is desirable.
The Board of Management’s vision is to create an inclusive, safe, fun, and engaging environment in which the students can learn. We follow both the Primary and Post-Primary curriculum; however are predominantly led by the needs of each student. Each student has varying educational and medical needs.
The roles and responsibilities of this post 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.
The post is subject to conditions of employment as laid down by Department of Education regulations.
The appointment will be subject to reference checks and Occupational Health Screening.
Canvassing by or on behalf of the candidate will automatically disqualify. Postal applications will not be accepted. Late applications will also not be accepted.
Applications via email only to: scoilmochuaposts@gmail.com by 5pm on Monday 15th September 2025
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- It is a requirement to hold a valid Statutory Declaration and to complete the Form of Undertaking for this position.
- Standard Application Form for Principalship/Deputy Principalship - in English
- Referees (name, role, contact no.)
- Teaching Council Registration
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Applications may be submitted by
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Apply To:
By email only to: scoilmochuaposts@gmail.com by 5pm Monday 15th September 2025
County:
Dublin
Postal District:
Dublin 22
Enquiries To:
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