ADVERT ID 248678
Principal Teacher
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Thu Mar 5 2026
Application Closing Date:
Thu Mar 26 2026
Commencement Date:
Thu Aug 27 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:
Catholic
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
12
Current Enrolment:
204
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:
St. Colman’s NS is a vertical co-educational school under the patronage of the Catholic Diocese of Ossory. The present teaching staff comprises of an Administrative Principal, 9 Class Teachers (8 mainstream and 1 ASD class), 2 SET teachers and 3 SNAs.
The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator with strong inter-personal skills that are required to lead and maintain a happy, active and progressive school community. A commitment to supporting the Catholic ethos of the school is essential. Likewise fostering links with the wider community is desirable.
At all times, we strive for high academic standards, achievable by each child, where inclusivity is actively promoted. In addition, pupils are provided with opportunities to participate in a wide range of extra-curricular activities.
The roles and responsibilities of this post relate to the 4 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
• Applications will close at 3pm on 26/03/26
The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator with strong inter-personal skills that are required to lead and maintain a happy, active and progressive school community. A commitment to supporting the Catholic ethos of the school is essential. Likewise fostering links with the wider community is desirable.
At all times, we strive for high academic standards, achievable by each child, where inclusivity is actively promoted. In addition, pupils are provided with opportunities to participate in a wide range of extra-curricular activities.
The roles and responsibilities of this post relate to the 4 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
• Applications will close at 3pm on 26/03/26
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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
- Recognised Certificate to Teach Religious Education
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Applications may be submitted by
- Post
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Roll Number:
16116I
Apply To:
Chairperson
Board of Management
St. Colmans NS
Clara
Kilkenny
R95YW73
Board of Management
St. Colmans NS
Clara
Kilkenny
R95YW73
County:
Kilkenny
Enquiries To:
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