ADVERT ID 251910
Principal Teacher
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Fri May 8 2026
Application Closing Date:
Fri May 22 2026
Commencement Date:
Wed Jul 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:
9
Current Enrolment:
138
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
The Board of Management of Scoil Naomh Íde, Cluain Príost, under the patronage of the Bishop of Cloyne, invites applications for the permanent position of Principal Teacher, commencing on 1st July 2026.
Clonpriest N.S. is a Catholic, co-educational, inclusive and child-centred primary school. The current teaching staff comprises 6 mainstream class teachers, 3 SETs (including the Teaching Principal), and a dedicated team of SNAs.
We seek a Principal who will lead a dedicated and collaborative staff and who will work closely with the Board of Management, parents and the wider school community to ensure the continued development and success of the school.
The appointment process will be governed by the terms of Department of Education Circular 0044/2019. The roles and responsibilities of the post relate to the four domains of Leadership and Management set out in the Circular.
1. Leading Teaching and Learning
2. Managing the Organisation
3. Leading School Development
4. Developing Leadership Capacity
The successful candidate should demonstrate:
• A commitment to upholding the Catholic ethos, values and traditions of the school, and to fostering the positive, collaborative and supportive learning environment that currently exists within the school community.
• A strong understanding of the Primary Curriculum and of high-quality teaching and learning.
• Experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of school-based initiatives.
• A knowledge and understanding of special educational needs, along with a commitment to inclusion and diversity.
• Excellent people management and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with staff, pupils, parents, Board of Management, other schools, wider community and external agencies.
• The capacity to empower staff and promote distributed leadership and professional learning within the school.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.
Eligibility Criteria
Fully registered with the Teaching Council (Route 1 – Primary).
Minimum of 5 years recognised teaching experience, two of which must be in a recognised primary school within the Republic of Ireland.
A minimum of three valid applications is required for the competition to proceed. Shortlisting may apply.
Closing Date: Friday May 22nd 2026, 5pm. Late applications will not be accepted.
Clonpriest N.S. is a Catholic, co-educational, inclusive and child-centred primary school. The current teaching staff comprises 6 mainstream class teachers, 3 SETs (including the Teaching Principal), and a dedicated team of SNAs.
We seek a Principal who will lead a dedicated and collaborative staff and who will work closely with the Board of Management, parents and the wider school community to ensure the continued development and success of the school.
The appointment process will be governed by the terms of Department of Education Circular 0044/2019. The roles and responsibilities of the post relate to the four domains of Leadership and Management set out in the Circular.
1. Leading Teaching and Learning
2. Managing the Organisation
3. Leading School Development
4. Developing Leadership Capacity
The successful candidate should demonstrate:
• A commitment to upholding the Catholic ethos, values and traditions of the school, and to fostering the positive, collaborative and supportive learning environment that currently exists within the school community.
• A strong understanding of the Primary Curriculum and of high-quality teaching and learning.
• Experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of school-based initiatives.
• A knowledge and understanding of special educational needs, along with a commitment to inclusion and diversity.
• Excellent people management and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with staff, pupils, parents, Board of Management, other schools, wider community and external agencies.
• The capacity to empower staff and promote distributed leadership and professional learning within the school.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.
Eligibility Criteria
Fully registered with the Teaching Council (Route 1 – Primary).
Minimum of 5 years recognised teaching experience, two of which must be in a recognised primary school within the Republic of Ireland.
A minimum of three valid applications is required for the competition to proceed. Shortlisting may apply.
Closing Date: Friday May 22nd 2026, 5pm. Late applications will not be accepted.
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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
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Roll Number:
15516T
Apply To:
principalapplications2026@clonpriestns.com
County:
Cork
Enquiries To:
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