ADVERT ID 247296
Principal Teacher
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Thu Dec 11 2025
Application Closing Date:
Fri Jan 9 2026
Commencement Date:
Tue Feb 3 2026
Status of Post:
Permanent
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream with Special Classes
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Educate Together
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
25
Current Enrolment:
404
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
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:
We are an established school of more than 20 years, with a thriving (385 children), vibrant school community. Our school has independent patronage, operating within the Educate Together network and in our school we truly live the Educate Together ethos. We are looking to appoint an administrative Principal with effect from February 2026 (subject to negotiation and mutual agreement) to lead our school in the next stage of its development.
Are you passionate about education & about the Educate Together ethos? If so, we are looking for you to join our happy, progressive school community and play a leading role in shaping and championing our ethos and culture. As Principal you will work closely with our in-school management team and wider staff to ensure we provide the best possible educational experiences & outcomes for our children.
The following skills, experience and knowledge are essential:
• Ability to foster a strong & positive culture shared by all in the school community in line with the ET ethos (among teachers, staff, pupils, parents/guardians).
• Proven leadership skills, evidenced in a previous management role, including policy development and implementation.
• A clear understanding and knowledge of special education, inclusive education and diversity in education.
• Evidence of familiarity with, and commitment to, the Educate Together ethos.
Additional skills and experience that are desirable:
• Ability to foster and to further advance a positive school culture that supports excellence in learning and teaching
• A collaborative approach to working with neighbouring schools, school principals & schools in the wider ET network.
• An ability to work with staff and outside agencies to promote pupil wellbeing and provide children with the knowledge, skills and competencies to help them deal with challenges.
• Excellent communication skills expressed both in leadership and teamwork.
• Strong organisational skills & experience in prioritising, planning and organising the workload.
• Experience in the development, implementation, operation and evaluation of innovative school-based initiatives.
• Evidence of continuous professional development (CPD) & a willingness to undertake further CPD as required.
The appointment will be made under the terms of Circular 0044/2019. To be eligible for consideration candidates must be fully registered with the Teaching Council under Route 1 - Primary - and must have a minimum of 5 years teaching experience, two of which must be in a recognised primary school within the Republic of Ireland.
The roles and responsibilities for this post relate to the four domains outlined within “Looking at our School 2022: A Quality Framework for Primary Schools” and assessment of suitability for the post will be in these areas as set down by the Department of Education.
1. Leading Teaching and Learning
2. Managing the Organisation
3. Leading School Development
4. Developing Leadership Capacity
Appointment will be subject, but not limited to:
• Satisfactory references
• Current & continuing Teaching Council registration
• Current Garda Vetting requirements
• Occupational Health screening
It is a requirement to hold a Statutory Declaration and to complete the Form of Undertaking.
A minimum of 3 applications are required for the process to proceed. Shortlisting will apply and only those shortlisted will be contacted for interview. Successful applicants will be notified about the date for interviews as soon as possible after shortlisting, in line with Department requirements. The panel reserves the right to call candidates for a 2nd interview if considered necessary.
Additional Information:
We are an established school of more than 20 years, with a thriving (385 children), vibrant school community. Our school has independent patronage, operating within the Educate Together network and in our school we truly live the Educate Together ethos. We are looking to appoint an administrative Principal with effect from February 2026 (subject to negotiation and mutual agreement) to lead our school in the next stage of its development.
Are you passionate about education & about the Educate Together ethos? If so, we are looking for you to join our happy, progressive school community and play a leading role in shaping and championing our ethos and culture. As Principal you will work closely with our in-school management team and wider staff to ensure we provide the best possible educational experiences & outcomes for our children.
The following skills, experience and knowledge are essential:
• Ability to foster a strong & positive culture shared by all in the school community in line with the ET ethos (among teachers, staff, pupils, parents/guardians).
• Proven leadership skills, evidenced in a previous management role, including policy development and implementation.
• A clear understanding and knowledge of special education, inclusive education and diversity in education.
• Evidence of familiarity with, and commitment to, the Educate Together ethos.
Additional skills and experience that are desirable:
• Ability to foster and to further advance a positive school culture that supports excellence in learning and teaching
• A collaborative approach to working with neighbouring schools, school principals & schools in the wider ET network.
• An ability to work with staff and outside agencies to promote pupil wellbeing and provide children with the knowledge, skills and competencies to help them deal with challenges.
• Excellent communication skills expressed both in leadership and teamwork.
• Strong organisational skills & experience in prioritising, planning and organising the workload.
• Experience in the development, implementation, operation and evaluation of innovative school-based initiatives.
• Evidence of continuous professional development (CPD) & a willingness to undertake further CPD as required.
The appointment will be made under the terms of Circular 0044/2019. To be eligible for consideration candidates must be fully registered with the Teaching Council under Route 1 - Primary - and must have a minimum of 5 years teaching experience, two of which must be in a recognised primary school within the Republic of Ireland.
The roles and responsibilities for this post relate to the four domains outlined within “Looking at our School 2022: A Quality Framework for Primary Schools” and assessment of suitability for the post will be in these areas as set down by the Department of Education.
1. Leading Teaching and Learning
2. Managing the Organisation
3. Leading School Development
4. Developing Leadership Capacity
Appointment will be subject, but not limited to:
• Satisfactory references
• Current & continuing Teaching Council registration
• Current Garda Vetting requirements
• Occupational Health screening
It is a requirement to hold a Statutory Declaration and to complete the Form of Undertaking.
A minimum of 3 applications are required for the process to proceed. Shortlisting will apply and only those shortlisted will be contacted for interview. Successful applicants will be notified about the date for interviews as soon as possible after shortlisting, in line with Department requirements. The panel reserves the right to call candidates for a 2nd interview if considered necessary.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
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Applications may be submitted by
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Roll Number:
20066S
Apply To:
Mount Bellew
Lucan
Co. Dublin
Lucan
Co. Dublin
County:
Dublin
Postal District:
County Dublin
Enquiries To:
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