ADVERT ID 251616
Deputy Principal
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Tue May 5 2026
Application Closing Date:
Fri May 22 2026
Commencement Date:
Tue Sep 1 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:
3
Current Enrolment:
41
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
Cloonfour N.S., is a co-educational school under the patronage of the Catholic Diocese of Elphin. The present teaching staff is made up of two class teachers and one SET teacher.
The role of Deputy Principal is a permanent position appointed through open competition and will align with the four domains of leadership and management as outlined in Looking at Our School 2022 and 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. It is a core function of the Deputy Principal’s role to act or deputise as the Principal in the Principal’s absence.
In line with the above domains, the duties attached to the role involve responsibility for whole school curricular development, policy development, day to day management of resources and staff and long-term strategic planning.
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
-A commitment to the Catholic ethos of the school.
-Leadership capacity with experience in policy development and implementation, along with a clear vision for leading high-quality teaching and learning, and experience of developing and implementing school initiatives.
-A willingness to work collaboratively and foster positive relationships with the Principal and other staff members, Board of Management, parents/guardians and the wider school community and an ability to liaise with external agencies and support services.
Eligibility Criteria:
1. Fully registered with the Teaching Council (Route 1-Primary)
2. The successful candidate must hold a certificate to teach religion in a Catholic school and be prepared to uphold and promote the ethos, values and traditions of the school.
Applications to be submitted by 3pm on 22/5/2026.
Envelopes should be clearly marked “Deputy Principal Teacher Application".
The role of Deputy Principal is a permanent position appointed through open competition and will align with the four domains of leadership and management as outlined in Looking at Our School 2022 and 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. It is a core function of the Deputy Principal’s role to act or deputise as the Principal in the Principal’s absence.
In line with the above domains, the duties attached to the role involve responsibility for whole school curricular development, policy development, day to day management of resources and staff and long-term strategic planning.
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
-A commitment to the Catholic ethos of the school.
-Leadership capacity with experience in policy development and implementation, along with a clear vision for leading high-quality teaching and learning, and experience of developing and implementing school initiatives.
-A willingness to work collaboratively and foster positive relationships with the Principal and other staff members, Board of Management, parents/guardians and the wider school community and an ability to liaise with external agencies and support services.
Eligibility Criteria:
1. Fully registered with the Teaching Council (Route 1-Primary)
2. The successful candidate must hold a certificate to teach religion in a Catholic school and be prepared to uphold and promote the ethos, values and traditions of the school.
Applications to be submitted by 3pm on 22/5/2026.
Envelopes should be clearly marked “Deputy Principal Teacher Application".
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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:
13498K
Apply To:
The Chairperson,
Cloonfour N.S.,
Rooskey,
via Carrick-on-Shannon,
Co. Roscommon.
N41 CH63
Cloonfour N.S.,
Rooskey,
via Carrick-on-Shannon,
Co. Roscommon.
N41 CH63
County:
Roscommon
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