ADVERT ID 252238
Deputy Principal
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Mon May 11 2026
Application Closing Date:
Mon May 25 2026
Commencement Date:
Mon Aug 31 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:
5
Current Enrolment:
74
Droichead school:
No
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POST DETAILS
Panel of Applicants:
An internal panel of suitable applicants may be set up to fill vacancies which may occur within a specific time period (four months for teacher posts and the duration of the school year for SNA posts) from the date on which the Board approves the successful candidate.
Additional Information:
Scoil Naomh Bríd, Ardaghy N.S. is a small, rural co-educational school under the Patronage of the Archbishop of Armagh. There are 5 teachers in total: 3 classroom teachers and 2 Special Education Teachers and 2.5 SNAs.
The Board of Management of Scoil Naomh Bríd invites applications for the position of Deputy Principal. This permanent position will be appointed through open competition in line with Circular 0044/2019.
Applicants must be fully registered with the Teaching Council of Ireland (Route 1 – Primary), be fully Garda Vetted - Appointment is subject to current Teaching Council Registration, Garda Vetting, Occupational Health Screening and satisfactory references.
A minimum of 3 eligible applications are required for this competition to proceed.
Roles and Responsibilities:
The roles and responsibilities of this post relate to the four domains of leadership and management as specified in Circular 0044/2019 and Looking at Our School 2022:
1. Leading teaching and learning
2. Managing the organisation
3. Leading school development
4. Developing leadership capacity
The responsibilities of the role will at times require the successful candidate to participate in the leadership and management role outside of the standard school day. As the needs of the school evolve, a review of duties may result in the reassignment of the roles and responsibilities within the Leadership and Management team.
In addition, the successful candidate will be a leader who demonstrates evidence of the following knowledge, competencies, and experience essential to the role:
• An understanding of, and commitment to upholding the Catholic Ethos and values of the school.
• Experience and knowledge of leadership, management and administration in primary schools.
• A commitment to work and support the Principal towards a shared vision for leading high-quality teaching, learning and assessment in the school.
• Proven leadership skills including experience of policy/plan development, implementation and evaluation of school-based initiatives, including School Self Evaluation and school development planning.
• An in-depth understanding of the Primary Curriculum Framework and Primary Curriculum, with a broad range of teaching experience and demonstrated ability to lead curricula change.
• Strong organisational capabilities and time-management skills, with experience in prioritising and managing competing priorities effectively.
• Experience working with teams under a model of shared leadership, with delegation skills and a commitment to developing leadership capacity in others.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven ability to build, sustain and foster positive relationships with pupils, parents/guardians, staff, external agencies and the wider school community.
• A commitment to leading and promoting pupil and staff wellbeing, parental involvement and the promotion of positive behaviour strategies;
• A commitment to and evidence of continuing professional development
• Flexibility to adapt and work with all stakeholders in order to meet the evolving needs of the school.
• A willingness to work in partnership with the Principal in the fulfilment of the Principal’s role and act or deputise as the Principal in the Principal’s absence.
Applications must be submitted by email, to be received by 3pm on Monday, May 25th 2026.
Please clearly mark “Deputy Principal Teacher Application” in the subject bar of email.
- Only those shortlisted for interview will be contacted. Please ensure an email address is provided as invitations to interview will be issued via email.
- Candidates should note that canvassing will disqualify and will result in exclusion from the selection process.
The Board of Management of Scoil Naomh Bríd invites applications for the position of Deputy Principal. This permanent position will be appointed through open competition in line with Circular 0044/2019.
Applicants must be fully registered with the Teaching Council of Ireland (Route 1 – Primary), be fully Garda Vetted - Appointment is subject to current Teaching Council Registration, Garda Vetting, Occupational Health Screening and satisfactory references.
A minimum of 3 eligible applications are required for this competition to proceed.
Roles and Responsibilities:
The roles and responsibilities of this post relate to the four domains of leadership and management as specified in Circular 0044/2019 and Looking at Our School 2022:
1. Leading teaching and learning
2. Managing the organisation
3. Leading school development
4. Developing leadership capacity
The responsibilities of the role will at times require the successful candidate to participate in the leadership and management role outside of the standard school day. As the needs of the school evolve, a review of duties may result in the reassignment of the roles and responsibilities within the Leadership and Management team.
In addition, the successful candidate will be a leader who demonstrates evidence of the following knowledge, competencies, and experience essential to the role:
• An understanding of, and commitment to upholding the Catholic Ethos and values of the school.
• Experience and knowledge of leadership, management and administration in primary schools.
• A commitment to work and support the Principal towards a shared vision for leading high-quality teaching, learning and assessment in the school.
• Proven leadership skills including experience of policy/plan development, implementation and evaluation of school-based initiatives, including School Self Evaluation and school development planning.
• An in-depth understanding of the Primary Curriculum Framework and Primary Curriculum, with a broad range of teaching experience and demonstrated ability to lead curricula change.
• Strong organisational capabilities and time-management skills, with experience in prioritising and managing competing priorities effectively.
• Experience working with teams under a model of shared leadership, with delegation skills and a commitment to developing leadership capacity in others.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven ability to build, sustain and foster positive relationships with pupils, parents/guardians, staff, external agencies and the wider school community.
• A commitment to leading and promoting pupil and staff wellbeing, parental involvement and the promotion of positive behaviour strategies;
• A commitment to and evidence of continuing professional development
• Flexibility to adapt and work with all stakeholders in order to meet the evolving needs of the school.
• A willingness to work in partnership with the Principal in the fulfilment of the Principal’s role and act or deputise as the Principal in the Principal’s absence.
Applications must be submitted by email, to be received by 3pm on Monday, May 25th 2026.
Please clearly mark “Deputy Principal Teacher Application” in the subject bar of email.
- Only those shortlisted for interview will be contacted. Please ensure an email address is provided as invitations to interview will be issued via email.
- Candidates should note that canvassing will disqualify and will result in exclusion from the selection process.
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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
- Copy of Certificates, Diplomas, Degrees
- Teaching Council Registration
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Applications may be submitted by
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Roll Number:
17965M
Apply To:
The Chairperson
Board of Management
Scoil Naomh Bríd
Ardaghy
Omeath
A91 DA37
Board of Management
Scoil Naomh Bríd
Ardaghy
Omeath
A91 DA37
County:
Louth
Enquiries To:
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