ADVERT ID 250557
Deputy Principal
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Tue Apr 21 2026
Application Closing Date:
Tue May 5 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
Additional Information:
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.
This is a key leadership role, offering an opportunity to work in partnership with the Principal, the leadership team and the whole staff to support the effective management, development and wellbeing of an inclusive school community.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 close at 3pm on Tuesday, May 5th
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.
This is a key leadership role, offering an opportunity to work in partnership with the Principal, the leadership team and the whole staff to support the effective management, development and wellbeing of an inclusive school community.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 close at 3pm on Tuesday, May 5th
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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
- 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:
16116I
Apply To:
The Chairperson
Board of Management
St. Colmans National School
Clara
Kilkenny
R95YW73
Board of Management
St. Colmans National School
Clara
Kilkenny
R95YW73
County:
Kilkenny
Enquiries To:
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