ADVERT ID 244605
Deputy Principal
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St Joseph's NS
Glenealy
Glenealy
Glenealy
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Mon Sep 15 2025
Application Closing Date:
Mon Sep 29 2025
Commencement Date:
Mon Oct 6 2025
Status of Post:
Permanent
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Patronage:
Catholic
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
7
Current Enrolment:
120
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
Key Responsibilities:
• Assisting the Principal - to provide comprehensive support to the Principal in all aspects of school management, administration, and leadership.
• Irish Language Co-ordinator – to support and develop the teaching and use of the Irish language by implementing school-wide initiatives to promote the language and working to create an environment where Irish flourishes within the daily life of the school community. The aim is to increase teachers' competence and confidence in Irish, assist in curriculum development, and help establish an Irish-speaking atmosphere both inside and outside the classroom. Overall responsibility for the quality of teaching and learning in the subject and for ensuring that all students in the subject are making good progress by ensuring that whole school policies are effectively implemented. Responsibility for devising the teaching programme of the subject.
• Curriculum and Learning - to contribute to the planning and implementation of the school curriculum, promoting high-quality teaching and learning and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation in teaching and assessment.
• Leadership and Management - to act as a senior leader, support and evaluate teaching, contribute to school self-evaluation, and assist in the development and implementation of strategic improvement plans.
• Staff Development and Collaboration - to promote staff professional development and in-service training, encourage collaboration among staff, and support the development of staff leadership roles.
• Student Focus - to foster student engagement, participation, and leadership, and to support the overall welfare and holistic development of all students.
• Discipline and Administration - to assist with school discipline and undertake various administrative duties and organizational responsibilities as directed by the Principal.
• Communication - to communicate effectively with staff, the Board of Management, and the wider school community.
• Assisting the Principal - to provide comprehensive support to the Principal in all aspects of school management, administration, and leadership.
• Irish Language Co-ordinator – to support and develop the teaching and use of the Irish language by implementing school-wide initiatives to promote the language and working to create an environment where Irish flourishes within the daily life of the school community. The aim is to increase teachers' competence and confidence in Irish, assist in curriculum development, and help establish an Irish-speaking atmosphere both inside and outside the classroom. Overall responsibility for the quality of teaching and learning in the subject and for ensuring that all students in the subject are making good progress by ensuring that whole school policies are effectively implemented. Responsibility for devising the teaching programme of the subject.
• Curriculum and Learning - to contribute to the planning and implementation of the school curriculum, promoting high-quality teaching and learning and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation in teaching and assessment.
• Leadership and Management - to act as a senior leader, support and evaluate teaching, contribute to school self-evaluation, and assist in the development and implementation of strategic improvement plans.
• Staff Development and Collaboration - to promote staff professional development and in-service training, encourage collaboration among staff, and support the development of staff leadership roles.
• Student Focus - to foster student engagement, participation, and leadership, and to support the overall welfare and holistic development of all students.
• Discipline and Administration - to assist with school discipline and undertake various administrative duties and organizational responsibilities as directed by the Principal.
• Communication - to communicate effectively with staff, the Board of Management, and the wider school community.
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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
- Letter of Application
- Referees (name, role, contact no.)
- Copy of Certificates, Diplomas, Degrees
- Teaching Council Registration
- CV (Digital)
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Applications may be submitted by
- Post
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Roll Number:
00984V
Apply To:
Chairperson of the Board of Management
St Joseph's NS
Glenealy
Co Wicklow
St Joseph's NS
Glenealy
Co Wicklow
County:
Wicklow
Enquiries To:
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