ADVERT ID 252994
Principal Teacher
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Shanganamore NS
Shanganamore NS
Barrowhouse
Athy
R14 K695
Barrowhouse
Athy
R14 K695
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Wed May 20 2026
Application Closing Date:
Wed Jun 3 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:
7
Current Enrolment:
112
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
Additional Information:
Shanganamore NS is a vertical co-educational school under the patronage of the Catholic Archbishop of Dublin Rev Dermot Farrell. The school seeks to appoint an administrative Principal beginning on the 1st of September 2026.
The present teaching staff comprises 1 Admin Principal, 5 Class Teachers, 2 SEN teachers and 2 .2 SET teachers. The school has 2 special classes for children with additional needs. The school has 4.5 SNA.s
The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator with the strong inter-personal skills that are required to lead and maintain a happy, active, and progressive school community. A commitment to supporting the Catholic ethos of the school is essential. Likewise fostering links with the wider community is necessary.
This school always strives to be a child-centred, happy and safe environment for all its pupils to learn and develop to the best of their individual strengths and abilities. In addition to maintaining high academic expectations, the school provides pupils with opportunities to participate in a wide range of extra-curricular activities. Inclusion is very important in our school and community.
It is the policy this school to foster self-esteem and empathy and to value each pupil for their uniqueness and difference. High standards and expectations are promoted, with efforts and initiative recognised and rewarded appropriately. This school is at the heart of the community it serves, and we work together to improve life for everyone
The roles and responsibilities for post are set out in the four domains of Leadership and Management as specified in DoE Circular 0044/2019, Chapter 4.
1. Leading Teaching and Learning. 2. Managing the Organisation.
3. Leading School Development.
4. Developing Leadership Capacity.
Candidates should have current and continuing Teaching Council registration and show evidence of and commitment to ongoing Professional Development. They must have an in-depth knowledge and experience of SEN. They must also have the ability to foster the involvement of parents within the school community, as well as a commitment to inclusion and diversity.
The appointment will be subject to current vetting requirements and occupational health screening.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Standard Application Form for Principalship/Deputy Principalship by email
● Referees (name, role, contact no.)
● Teaching Council Registration
Shanganamore NS is a vertical co-educational school under the patronage of the Catholic Archbishop of Dublin Rev Dermot Farrell. The school seeks to appoint an administrative Principal beginning on the 1st of September 2026.
The present teaching staff comprises 1 Admin Principal, 5 Class Teachers, 2 SEN teachers and 2 .2 SET teachers. The school has 2 special classes for children with additional needs. The school has 4.5 SNA.s
The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator with the strong inter-personal skills that are required to lead and maintain a happy, active, and progressive school community. A commitment to supporting the Catholic ethos of the school is essential. Likewise fostering links with the wider community is necessary.
This school always strives to be a child-centred, happy and safe environment for all its pupils to learn and develop to the best of their individual strengths and abilities. In addition to maintaining high academic expectations, the school provides pupils with opportunities to participate in a wide range of extra-curricular activities. Inclusion is very important in our school and community.
It is the policy this school to foster self-esteem and empathy and to value each pupil for their uniqueness and difference. High standards and expectations are promoted, with efforts and initiative recognised and rewarded appropriately. This school is at the heart of the community it serves, and we work together to improve life for everyone
The roles and responsibilities for post are set out in the four domains of Leadership and Management as specified in DoE Circular 0044/2019, Chapter 4.
1. Leading Teaching and Learning. 2. Managing the Organisation.
3. Leading School Development.
4. Developing Leadership Capacity.
Candidates should have current and continuing Teaching Council registration and show evidence of and commitment to ongoing Professional Development. They must have an in-depth knowledge and experience of SEN. They must also have the ability to foster the involvement of parents within the school community, as well as a commitment to inclusion and diversity.
The appointment will be subject to current vetting requirements and occupational health screening.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Standard Application Form for Principalship/Deputy Principalship by email
● Referees (name, role, contact no.)
● Teaching Council Registration
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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
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Applications may be submitted by
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Roll Number:
00892Q
Apply To:
principalshan26@gmail.com
not school email given below
not school email given below
County:
Kildare
Enquiries To:
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