ADVERT ID 250032
Deputy Principal
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Wed Apr 22 2026
Application Closing Date:
Wed May 6 2026
Commencement Date:
Tue Sep 1 2026
Status of Post:
Permanent
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Catholic
Classification:
DEIS 2
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
50
Current Enrolment:
585
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
St. Brigid’s & St. Patrick’s National School is a vertical co-educational school under the Patronage of the Archbishop of Armagh.
The Board of Management of St. Brigid’s & St. Patrick’s NS invites applications for the position of Administrative Deputy Principal. This permanent position will be appointed through open competition in line with Circular 0044/2019.
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.
The successful candidate will be an experienced educational leader who demonstrates:
•A clear vision for leading quality teaching and learning, with a strong understanding of the DEIS context, including DEIS planning, pastoral care and promoting parental involvement.
•An in-depth understanding of the Primary Curriculum Framework and Primary curriculum, with a broad range of teaching experience and knowledge.
•A strong commitment to inclusive education, with proven capacity to lead and support Special Education, Special Classes, EAL provision and mainstream provision.
•A commitment to leading and promoting positive behaviour strategies, development of pupil voice, choice, and a culture of learning and creativity.
•Excellent people management and communication skills, with the ability to foster positive relationships with pupils, parents/guardians, all staff, the parish and the wider community.
•Proven leadership skills, including experience of policy/plan development, implementation and evaluation of school-based initiatives.
•Strong organisational capabilities, with experience in prioritising, planning and managing workload effectively.
•Experience working with a large ISLM team, with strong delegation skills and a commitment to developing leadership capacity in others.
•An understanding of, and commitment to, upholding the Catholic Ethos of the school.
•A commitment to, and evidence of continuing professional development relevant to a senior leadership role.
•A willingness to work in partnership with the principal, staff, school community and external agencies.
Further information about our school can be found on www.sbsp.ie
Applications will only be accepted by email to dprecruitment@sbsp.ie
Please state ‘Deputy Principal Application’ in the subject line of your email.
Applications must arrive no later than 2.30pm on Wednesday, 6th of May 2026. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. Canvassing by or on behalf of a candidate will automatically disqualify.
The Board of Management of St. Brigid’s & St. Patrick’s NS invites applications for the position of Administrative Deputy Principal. This permanent position will be appointed through open competition in line with Circular 0044/2019.
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.
The successful candidate will be an experienced educational leader who demonstrates:
•A clear vision for leading quality teaching and learning, with a strong understanding of the DEIS context, including DEIS planning, pastoral care and promoting parental involvement.
•An in-depth understanding of the Primary Curriculum Framework and Primary curriculum, with a broad range of teaching experience and knowledge.
•A strong commitment to inclusive education, with proven capacity to lead and support Special Education, Special Classes, EAL provision and mainstream provision.
•A commitment to leading and promoting positive behaviour strategies, development of pupil voice, choice, and a culture of learning and creativity.
•Excellent people management and communication skills, with the ability to foster positive relationships with pupils, parents/guardians, all staff, the parish and the wider community.
•Proven leadership skills, including experience of policy/plan development, implementation and evaluation of school-based initiatives.
•Strong organisational capabilities, with experience in prioritising, planning and managing workload effectively.
•Experience working with a large ISLM team, with strong delegation skills and a commitment to developing leadership capacity in others.
•An understanding of, and commitment to, upholding the Catholic Ethos of the school.
•A commitment to, and evidence of continuing professional development relevant to a senior leadership role.
•A willingness to work in partnership with the principal, staff, school community and external agencies.
Further information about our school can be found on www.sbsp.ie
Applications will only be accepted by email to dprecruitment@sbsp.ie
Please state ‘Deputy Principal Application’ in the subject line of your email.
Applications must arrive no later than 2.30pm on Wednesday, 6th of May 2026. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. Canvassing by or on behalf of a candidate will automatically disqualify.
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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
- 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:
20508B
Apply To:
dprecruitment@sbsp.ie
County:
Louth
Enquiries To:
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