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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.

Highpark N.S. ( Roll No 18715R) Dromard, Co Sligo is a rural Catholic primary school under the patronage of Archbishop Francis Duffy, the Archbishop of Tuam and Apostolic Administrator of Killala Diocese.
It has four mainstream class teachers, a full time Special Education Teacher and 1.5 Special Needs Assistant positions.
Applications are invited from fully qualified teachers, who are registered with the Teaching Council (Route 1 Primary), for the permanent position of Principal Teacher of Highpark N.S., Dromard, Co Sligo
Specific Roles and Responsibilities for this position 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 for this position should demonstrate:
• An understanding of and commitment to the Catholic ethos of Highpark N.S.and an ability to support and promote school and parish links.
• Evidence of ability to work collaboratively and foster positive relationships with staff members, Board of Management, parents and guardians and the wider school community.
• An excellent level of understanding and knowledge of school leadership, management and administration in a primary school.
• A commitment to shared leadership and a willingness to delegate and develop leadership capacity and empower others.
• Proven leadership skills in a primary school.
• Excellent people management and communication skills.
• An in-depth knowledge of the Primary Curriculum and a wide range of teaching experience within a primary school.
• Understanding and knowledge of the requirements associated with the provision of Special Education Needs, inclusion and diversity.
• Experience in prioritising, planning and organising workload.
• Involvement in the development, implementation, operation and evaluation of innovative school based initiatives.
• Previous experience in policy development.
• A commitment to and evidence of continuing and relevant professional development.
• Knowledge and capacity to successfully lead and administer a school.
Applications are invited by post only for the attention of the Chairperson of the Board of Management from teachers who are fully registered with the Teaching Council. Applicants must have a minimum of 5 years teaching experience in a primary school in Ireland. The appointment will be subject to Garda Vetting, satisfactory references (please provide three with contact numbers ), Occupational Health Screening and the approval of the Patron.
Canvassing will lead to disqualification. A minimum of three applicants is required to proceed to interview.
Applications to be submitted by post no later than the closing date of the 5th February 2026.