ADVERT ID 251836
Deputy Principal
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Thu May 7 2026
Application Closing Date:
Fri May 22 2026
Commencement Date:
Thu Aug 27 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:
4
Current Enrolment:
99
Droichead school:
No
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
The successful candidate will ideally demonstrate:
An understanding of and a commitment to the ethos of a Catholic Primary School.
An in-depth knowledge of the Primary School Curriculum and a broad range of teaching experiences. A high level of understanding and knowledge of Special Educational Needs, inclusion and diversity in education.
Excellent people management and communication skills.
A commitment to and evidence of continuing and relevant professional development
Experience in development, implementation , operation and evaluation of innovative school based initiatives.
It is a requirement to hold a valid Statutory Declaration and to complete the Form of Undertaking for this position. Applicants must have up to date Garda Vetting.
Please mark 'Application for Deputy Principal' on the envelope. The selection of the successful candidate shall be based on the competencies aligned to the Quality Framework for Leadership and Management set out in Looking at Our School 2022.
The roles and responsibilities of this post relate to the 4 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
Applications close at 3pm on Friday, May 22nd.
An understanding of and a commitment to the ethos of a Catholic Primary School.
An in-depth knowledge of the Primary School Curriculum and a broad range of teaching experiences. A high level of understanding and knowledge of Special Educational Needs, inclusion and diversity in education.
Excellent people management and communication skills.
A commitment to and evidence of continuing and relevant professional development
Experience in development, implementation , operation and evaluation of innovative school based initiatives.
It is a requirement to hold a valid Statutory Declaration and to complete the Form of Undertaking for this position. Applicants must have up to date Garda Vetting.
Please mark 'Application for Deputy Principal' on the envelope. The selection of the successful candidate shall be based on the competencies aligned to the Quality Framework for Leadership and Management set out in Looking at Our School 2022.
The roles and responsibilities of this post relate to the 4 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
Applications close at 3pm on Friday, May 22nd.
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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
- Referees (name, role, contact no.)
- Recognised Certificate to Teach Religious Education
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Applications may be submitted by
- Post
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Roll Number:
16430O
Apply To:
St. John of God Owning N.S.
Owning
Piltown
E32DX43
Owning
Piltown
E32DX43
County:
Kilkenny
Enquiries To:
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