Active

Primary

Sun Apr 19 2026

Mon May 4 2026

Tue Sep 1 2026

Permanent

Mainstream

Vertical

Co-Educational

Catholic

2

27

No

SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender: Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Catholic
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
2
Current Enrolment:
27
Droichead school:
No
.
POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
Scoil Aodha Naofa, is a vertical co-educational school under the patronage of the Catholic Bishop of Meath, Dr. Tom Deenihan. The school seeks to appoint a Teaching Principal beginning on the 1st of September 2026.

The present teaching staff comprises 1 Teaching Principal, 1 Class Teacher and 1 SET. The school has no special classes for children with additional needs. The school has a full-time SNA.
The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator with the 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.
This school always strives to be a child-centred, happy and safe environment for all its pupils to learn and develop to the best of their individual strengths and abilities. In addition to high academic expectations pupils are provided with opportunities to participate in a wide range of extra-curricular activities.
It is the policy of Scoil Aodha Naofa to foster self-esteem and empathy and to value each pupil for their uniqueness and difference. High standards and expectations are promoted, with efforts and initiative recognised and rewarded appropriately. This school is at the heart of the community it serves.
The roles and responsibilities for post are set out in the four domains of Leadership and Management as specified in DoE Circular 0044/2019, Chapter 4.
1. Leading Teaching and Learning. 2. Managing the Organisation.
3. Leading School Development.
4. Developing Leadership Capacity.
Candidates should have current and continuing Teaching Council registration and show evidence of and commitment to ongoing Professional Development. They must have an in-depth knowledge and experience of SEN. They must also have the ability to foster the involvement of parents within the school community, as well as a commitment to inclusion and diversity.
The appointment will be subject to current vetting requirements and occupational health screening.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Standard Application Form for Principalship/Deputy Principalship
● Letter of Application
● Referees (name, role, contact no.)

● Copy of Certificates, Diplomas, Degrees
● Teaching Council Registration
● Recognised Certificate to Teach Religious Education
.
.
Applications may be submitted by
● Post.
Please submit 3 copies of the application form and accompanying letter. .
APPLY TO THIS JOB VACANCY
Roll Number:
17882I
Apply To: Norah Daly,
Chairperson BOM, Rahugh, Kilbeggan, Co. Westmeath. N91XF20
County:
Westmeath
Enquiries To:
email : scoilaodhanaofarahugh@gmail.com
Website:
www.rahughns.com