ADVERT ID 250966
Deputy Principal
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Fri Apr 24 2026
Application Closing Date:
Fri May 8 2026
Commencement Date:
Wed Aug 26 2026
Status of Post:
Permanent
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Catholic
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
12
Current Enrolment:
223
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
Ballyhass National School is a vertical co-educational school under the Patronage of the Bishop of Cloyne.
The Board of Management of Ballyhass National School invites applications for the position of Deputy Principal. This permanent position will be appointed through open competition in line with Circular 0044/2019.
Eligibility Criteria for Appointment
1. Applicants must be fully registered with the Teaching Council (Route 1, Primary) and have a minimum of five years recognised teaching service, two of which must be in a recognised primary school within the Republic of Ireland.
2. The successful candidate must hold a certificate to teach Religion in a Catholic School. The Deputy Principal will be expected to uphold and promote the ethos, values, and traditions of the school.
3. Appointment to this position will be subject to reference checks and Occupational Health screening, current and continuing Teaching Council registration, current Garda vetting requirements, and proof of qualifications.
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.
This is a key leadership role, offering an opportunity to work in partnership with the principal to support the effective management and development of the school.
In line with the above domains, the duties attached to the role involve responsibility for Special Education, whole school curricular development, policy development, day to day management of resources and staff and long-term strategic planning.
The successful candidate will be an experienced educational leader who demonstrates:
• Knowledge of and a commitment to the ethos of Catholic schools.
• Demonstrated capacity and knowledge of teaching in the area of Special Educational Needs, Inclusive Education and Diversity.
• Experience of leadership, management and administration in a primary school setting.
• A commitment to, and evidence of continuing professional development relevant to a senior leadership role.
• A commitment to work with and support the Principal towards a shared vision for the school, part of which might involve assisting with fundraising.
• Proven capacity in successfully leading people and a commitment to collaboration and the promotion of distributed leadership.
• Excellent people management and communication skills with the ability to collaborate and foster positive relationships with the Principal, all staff members, Board of Management, parents/guardians and the wider school community and an ability to work effectively with families and liaise with external agencies and support services.
• A proven ability to work collaboratively with all stakeholders in policy development, implementation and future planning as per the needs of the school.
• Flexibility to adapt, in order to cater for the daily changing needs of the school.
• Lead School Self- Evaluation (SSE) processes and ensure alignment with Department of Education guidelines.
• At regular intervals, but at minimum every two years, the Deputy Principal is required to undertake a review with the Principal. Roles and responsibilities will be reviewed in the context of the changing needs and priorities of the school and the professional development of the Deputy Principal. This may result in the reassignment of roles/responsibilities.
Further information about our school can be found on www.ballyhassns.net
Applications should be emailed to the address listed below. The following documents are required:
Letter of application
Application form
Teaching Council Registration
Copy of Certificates, Diplomas, Degrees
Tusla Child First Certificate
Certificate to teach Religion
The Board of Management of Ballyhass National School invites applications for the position of Deputy Principal. This permanent position will be appointed through open competition in line with Circular 0044/2019.
Eligibility Criteria for Appointment
1. Applicants must be fully registered with the Teaching Council (Route 1, Primary) and have a minimum of five years recognised teaching service, two of which must be in a recognised primary school within the Republic of Ireland.
2. The successful candidate must hold a certificate to teach Religion in a Catholic School. The Deputy Principal will be expected to uphold and promote the ethos, values, and traditions of the school.
3. Appointment to this position will be subject to reference checks and Occupational Health screening, current and continuing Teaching Council registration, current Garda vetting requirements, and proof of qualifications.
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.
This is a key leadership role, offering an opportunity to work in partnership with the principal to support the effective management and development of the school.
In line with the above domains, the duties attached to the role involve responsibility for Special Education, whole school curricular development, policy development, day to day management of resources and staff and long-term strategic planning.
The successful candidate will be an experienced educational leader who demonstrates:
• Knowledge of and a commitment to the ethos of Catholic schools.
• Demonstrated capacity and knowledge of teaching in the area of Special Educational Needs, Inclusive Education and Diversity.
• Experience of leadership, management and administration in a primary school setting.
• A commitment to, and evidence of continuing professional development relevant to a senior leadership role.
• A commitment to work with and support the Principal towards a shared vision for the school, part of which might involve assisting with fundraising.
• Proven capacity in successfully leading people and a commitment to collaboration and the promotion of distributed leadership.
• Excellent people management and communication skills with the ability to collaborate and foster positive relationships with the Principal, all staff members, Board of Management, parents/guardians and the wider school community and an ability to work effectively with families and liaise with external agencies and support services.
• A proven ability to work collaboratively with all stakeholders in policy development, implementation and future planning as per the needs of the school.
• Flexibility to adapt, in order to cater for the daily changing needs of the school.
• Lead School Self- Evaluation (SSE) processes and ensure alignment with Department of Education guidelines.
• At regular intervals, but at minimum every two years, the Deputy Principal is required to undertake a review with the Principal. Roles and responsibilities will be reviewed in the context of the changing needs and priorities of the school and the professional development of the Deputy Principal. This may result in the reassignment of roles/responsibilities.
Further information about our school can be found on www.ballyhassns.net
Applications should be emailed to the address listed below. The following documents are required:
Letter of application
Application form
Teaching Council Registration
Copy of Certificates, Diplomas, Degrees
Tusla Child First Certificate
Certificate to teach Religion
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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
- 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
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Roll Number:
04953H
Apply To:
teacherrecruitballyhass@gmail.com no later than 2.30pm 8th May 2026
County:
Cork
Enquiries To:
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