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Applications are invited for the position of Principal in St Mary's NS Ballyhaise, Co Cavan. Applicants must be registered with the Teaching Council of Ireland (Route 1 - Primary), be fully Garda vetted, and have a minimum of five years teaching experience in a recognised primary school in Ireland.

Specific roles and responsibilities for this position relate to the four domains of Leadership and Management, taken from 'Looking at our School 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.

The following skills, experience and knowledge are desirable:

- An understanding of and commitment to the ethos of a Catholic Primary School
- An in-depth knowledge of the Primary Curriculum and a wide range of teaching experience within a primary school
- 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
- Evidence of 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 current references; Current & Continuing Teaching Council Registration; Current Garda Vetting requirements, Occupational Health Screening.
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