ADVERT ID 251807
Principal Teacher
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Wed May 6 2026
Application Closing Date:
Wed May 20 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:
2
Current Enrolment:
20
Droichead school:
No
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
Loughfouder National School is a vibrant, rural co-educational primary school under the patronage of the Bishop of Kerry. Currently there are 20 pupils on roll. The present staff comprises of a teaching principal, a teaching deputy principal, 1 shared SET and 1 part-time SNA.
The successful candidate will be a leader who is committed to the ethos of Catholic education and will lead the school in partnership with staff, parents and the wider community. The roles and responsibilities of this post relate to the four domains of Leadership and Management, as specified in circular 0044/2019 Chapter 4.
1. Leading Teaching and Learning
2. Managing the Organisation
3. Leading School Development
4. Developing Leadership Capacity
The successful candidate will ideally demonstrate:
• A clear understanding of and commitment to the ethos of a Catholic primary school
• A clear and ambitious vision for high-quality teaching and learning
• Strong leadership skills and experience in managing people
• Knowledge and capacity to successfully lead and administer the school
• An in-depth knowledge of the Primary Curriculum and a range of teaching experience including multi-class settings
• A willingness to work collaboratively and foster positive relationships with all members of the school community
• A willingness and ability to work in partnership with external agencies
• Experience in the development, implementation, operation and evaluation of school- based initiatives especially in the area of art, music, drama and sport.
• An excellent working knowledge of special education needs and of inclusion and diversity in education
• A commitment to and evidence of continuing professional development especially in the area of school leadership
• Proven ability to work as part of a team and to foster leadership in others
• Previous experience in policy formulation and implementation
• Excellent communication skills
Applications to be received by 2pm on the closing date.
The successful candidate will be a leader who is committed to the ethos of Catholic education and will lead the school in partnership with staff, parents and the wider community. The roles and responsibilities of this post relate to the four domains of Leadership and Management, as specified in circular 0044/2019 Chapter 4.
1. Leading Teaching and Learning
2. Managing the Organisation
3. Leading School Development
4. Developing Leadership Capacity
The successful candidate will ideally demonstrate:
• A clear understanding of and commitment to the ethos of a Catholic primary school
• A clear and ambitious vision for high-quality teaching and learning
• Strong leadership skills and experience in managing people
• Knowledge and capacity to successfully lead and administer the school
• An in-depth knowledge of the Primary Curriculum and a range of teaching experience including multi-class settings
• A willingness to work collaboratively and foster positive relationships with all members of the school community
• A willingness and ability to work in partnership with external agencies
• Experience in the development, implementation, operation and evaluation of school- based initiatives especially in the area of art, music, drama and sport.
• An excellent working knowledge of special education needs and of inclusion and diversity in education
• A commitment to and evidence of continuing professional development especially in the area of school leadership
• Proven ability to work as part of a team and to foster leadership in others
• Previous experience in policy formulation and implementation
• Excellent communication skills
Applications to be received by 2pm on the closing date.
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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
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Applications may be submitted by
- Post
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Roll Number:
14366V
Apply To:
Chairperson, BOM
Loughfouder NS
Knocknagoshel
Tralee
Co. Kerry
V92NR44
Loughfouder NS
Knocknagoshel
Tralee
Co. Kerry
V92NR44
County:
Kerry
Enquiries To:
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