ADVERT ID 246885
Principal Teacher
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St Finians Mixed NS
Glenties Park
Rivermount
Finglas South
N/A
D11WN70
Rivermount
Finglas South
N/A
D11WN70
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Fri Nov 21 2025
Application Closing Date:
Fri Dec 5 2025
Commencement Date:
Mon Jan 19 2026
Status of Post:
Permanent
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Catholic
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
24
Current Enrolment:
266
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS
Panel of Applicants:
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.
Additional Information:
The Board of Management of Saint Finian's N.S. invites applications for the position of Principal. Our school has a Catholic ethos and operates under the patronage of the Archbishop of Dublin.
The roles and responsibilities for this post relate to the following four domains of leadership and management as specified in Circular 44/2019;
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:
- Proven leadership skills, including policy development and implementation.
-Experience in a DEIS band 1 setting
- Experience with the SSE process.
- Effective interpersonal, communication and people management skills.
- Previous teaching experience across a range of classes and special education.
- Proven ability to work as a member of a team in a collaborative manner.
- Experience in the development, implementation, operation and evaluation of innovative and evidence-based initiatives.
- Ability to promote a culture of learning and creativity in the school.
- Ability to work collaboratively with all staff members and the wider school community.
- Understanding of and commitment to the ethos of a catholic school.
- Willingness to undertake Continuous Professional Development.
- Training and knowledge in Nurture and Restorative Practice desirable.
- Experience with special education, ASD units and writing and reviewing of support plans is desirable.
To be eligible for consideration, candidates:
- must be fully registered with the Teaching Council under Route 1 - Primary
Applications will be accepted by post only. Please send 3 copies of all documents.
A minimum of 3 valid applications are required for the competition to proceed.
Appointment is subject to current Teaching Council Registration, satisfactory references, Garda Vetting and Occupational Health Screening approval.
Applications required before 2pm on the 5th of December. Please mark envelope with 'Principal Post.'
The roles and responsibilities for this post relate to the following four domains of leadership and management as specified in Circular 44/2019;
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:
- Proven leadership skills, including policy development and implementation.
-Experience in a DEIS band 1 setting
- Experience with the SSE process.
- Effective interpersonal, communication and people management skills.
- Previous teaching experience across a range of classes and special education.
- Proven ability to work as a member of a team in a collaborative manner.
- Experience in the development, implementation, operation and evaluation of innovative and evidence-based initiatives.
- Ability to promote a culture of learning and creativity in the school.
- Ability to work collaboratively with all staff members and the wider school community.
- Understanding of and commitment to the ethos of a catholic school.
- Willingness to undertake Continuous Professional Development.
- Training and knowledge in Nurture and Restorative Practice desirable.
- Experience with special education, ASD units and writing and reviewing of support plans is desirable.
To be eligible for consideration, candidates:
- must be fully registered with the Teaching Council under Route 1 - Primary
Applications will be accepted by post only. Please send 3 copies of all documents.
A minimum of 3 valid applications are required for the competition to proceed.
Appointment is subject to current Teaching Council Registration, satisfactory references, Garda Vetting and Occupational Health Screening approval.
Applications required before 2pm on the 5th of December. Please mark envelope with 'Principal Post.'
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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
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Applications may be submitted by
- Post
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Roll Number:
19489Q
Apply To:
Principal Post,
Glenties Park
Rivermount
Finglas South
Dublin 11,
D11WN70
Glenties Park
Rivermount
Finglas South
Dublin 11,
D11WN70
County:
Dublin
Postal District:
Dublin 11
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