ADVERT ID 247561
Principal Teacher
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Scoil Cholmáin, Whitegate (Mixed) NS
Whitegate National School
Corkbeg Rd
Whitegate
Cork
P25A062
Corkbeg Rd
Whitegate
Cork
P25A062
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Mon Jan 5 2026
Application Closing Date:
Mon Jan 19 2026
Commencement Date:
Mon Feb 23 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:
7
Current Enrolment:
87
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
Whitegate National School is a co-educational Catholic primary school, with a teaching Principal and three other mainstream class teachers, 2 full time Special Education Teachers and 1 part time EAL Teacher, 2 full time SNAs and 1 part time SNA
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
Applicants should demonstrate:
• A commitment to supporting the Catholic ethos of the school.
• Candidates must have a recognised qualification to teach Religious Education in a Catholic primary school.
The appointment will be subject but not limited to:
• Satisfactory references
• Full registration with the Teaching Council with a minimum of 5 years teaching experience.
• Current vetting requirements and Occupational Health Screening.
• Documentary evidence of qualifications.
Applications should be sent by email only to:
principalwhitegate2026@gmail.com
Include "Principal Application 2026" in the subject line of email.
Please use the Standard Application Form and include a letter of application.
A minimum of three applications are required for the process to proceed.
Applications are to be submitted no later than 19th of January 2026.
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
Applicants should demonstrate:
• A commitment to supporting the Catholic ethos of the school.
• Candidates must have a recognised qualification to teach Religious Education in a Catholic primary school.
The appointment will be subject but not limited to:
• Satisfactory references
• Full registration with the Teaching Council with a minimum of 5 years teaching experience.
• Current vetting requirements and Occupational Health Screening.
• Documentary evidence of qualifications.
Applications should be sent by email only to:
principalwhitegate2026@gmail.com
Include "Principal Application 2026" in the subject line of email.
Please use the Standard Application Form and include a letter of application.
A minimum of three applications are required for the process to proceed.
Applications are to be submitted no later than 19th of January 2026.
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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
- Recognised Certificate to Teach Religious Education
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Applications may be submitted by
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Roll Number:
11992I
Apply To:
Whitegate National School
Corkbeg Rd
Whitegate
Cork
P25 A062
Corkbeg Rd
Whitegate
Cork
P25 A062
County:
Cork
Enquiries To:
Website:
Further Information:
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