ADVERT ID 247943
Principal Teacher
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Wed Jan 21 2026
Application Closing Date:
Thu Feb 5 2026
Commencement Date:
Mon Feb 23 2026
Status of Post:
Permanent
This is a readvertisement
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Catholic
Classification:
DEIS Rural
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
8
Current Enrolment:
115
Droichead school:
No
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
The Board of Management of Scoil Mhuire Gleneely invites applications for the position of principal. Our school has a Catholic ethos and operates under the patronage of the Bishop of Derry.
The roles and responsibilities for this post relate to the following 4 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 of teaching in a DEIS school and knowledge of DEIS programmes and initiatives.
- Experience of the SSE process.
- Effective interpersonal communication and people management skills.
- Previous teaching experience across a range of classes and special education.
- Poven 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.
- 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.
- Have a Certificate to teach RE.
Applications will be accepted by post only. Please send 3 copies of all the 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 on or before the 5th February 2026. Please mark envelope with 'Principal Post'.
The roles and responsibilities for this post relate to the following 4 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 of teaching in a DEIS school and knowledge of DEIS programmes and initiatives.
- Experience of the SSE process.
- Effective interpersonal communication and people management skills.
- Previous teaching experience across a range of classes and special education.
- Poven 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.
- 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.
- Have a Certificate to teach RE.
Applications will be accepted by post only. Please send 3 copies of all the 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 on or before the 5th February 2026. 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
- Recognised Certificate to Teach Religious Education
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Applications may be submitted by
- Post
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Roll Number:
18517N
Apply To:
Chairperson: Mr Niall Mc Guinness
11 Bayview,
Carndonagh,
Co. Donegal.
F93 FK58
11 Bayview,
Carndonagh,
Co. Donegal.
F93 FK58
County:
Donegal
Enquiries To:
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