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Bunscoil

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Déar Beal 7 2026

Déar Lún 27 2026

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Ingearach

Comhoideachas

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3

56

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Féadfar painéal inmheánach d’iarratasóirí oiriúnacha a bhunú chun folúntais a líonadh a d’fhéadfadh teacht chun cinn laistigh de thréimhse ama ar leith ón dáta a fhaomhfaidh an Bord an t-iarrthóir rathúil (ceithre mhí i gcás poist mhúinteora agus fad na scoilbhliana do phoist CRS).

Post: Principal
School Name : St Baoithin’s Lochan na Bhealaigh N.S
Address : Loughanavally,
Ballinea,
Mullingar ,
Co Westmeath.
N91KN56
website
MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
23/04/2026
Application Closing Date:
07/05/ 2026
Commencement Date:
27/08/2026
Status of Post:
Permanent
SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream/ Mixed Rural
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Catholic
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
3 mainstream/ 1 SEN
Current Enrolment:
56
Droichead school:
No
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
St Baoithin’s, Lochan na Bhealaigh N.S is a co-educational rural school under the patronage of the Catholic Bishop of Meath, Dr. Tom Deenihan. The school seeks to appoint an
Teaching Principal beginning on the 27 of August,2026
The present teaching staff comprises of a Teaching Principal, 2 Class Teachers
and 1 SET..

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.
This school always strives to be a child-centred, happy and safe environment for all its pupils
So they can 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 St Baoithin’s 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, EAL and managing children with educational needs.
Candidates should be able to display 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 Principofalship

● 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. Please submit 3 copies of the application form and accompanying letter.
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APPLY TO THIS JOB VACANCY
Roll Number:
18262G


Apply To:
Principal Vacancy,
Chairperson BOM,
St Baoithin’s Lochan na Bhealaigh N.S
Ballinea ,
Mullingar.
County: Westmeath
N91KN56
Enquiries To:
email address
loughanavallyns@gmail.com
Website:
https://stbaoithins.scoilnet.ie