Active

Primary

Fri May 1 2026

Fri May 15 2026

Wed Aug 26 2026

Permanent

Mainstream

Vertical

Boys

Catholic

15

Yes

This permanent position will be appointed through open competition in line with circular 0044/2019.

The Deputy Principal is required to exercise flexibility and full involvement in the school, working in partnership with and under the direction of the Principal to meet its day-to-day needs. This includes deputising in the Principal’s absence and upholding the school’s ethos and policies. Central to the role is a responsive, evidence-informed approach to leadership, adapting to changing needs and contexts in a reflective, collaborative, professional and proactive manner. The roles and responsibilities of the Deputy Principal relate to the four domains of leadership and management as outlined in Circular 0044/2019 and in Looking at Our School: A Quality Framework for Primary Schools and Special Schools (2022):

• Leading Teaching and Learning
• Managing the Organisation
• Leading School Development
• Developing Leadership Capacity

Some of the key duties of the role will be to:
Lead SET
Lead and oversee the organisation and operation of our special
classes
Manage the deployment of the SNAs in mainstream and special
classes
Lead and oversee the implementation of the Relate programme
Co-develop, implement and review school policies
Co-lead the rollout of the new Primary Curriculum Framework and whole school plans reflecting the new Primary Curriculum Framework.
Co-lead School Self Evaluation in line with government guidelines.
Assist in the effective management and use of school resources.

Eligibility Criteria:

Applicants must be fully registered with the Teaching Council (Route 1, Primary),have a minimum of five years recognised teaching service, two of which must be in a recognised school in the Republic of Ireland and have current Garda Vetting

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.


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