ADVERT ID 254882
Principal Teacher
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Citywest Community Special School
Citywest
Dublin 24
Dublin
Dublin 24
Dublin
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Wed Jun 10 2026
Application Closing Date:
Wed Jun 24 2026
Commencement Date:
Wed Jul 15 2026
Status of Post:
Permanent
This is a readvertisement
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Special School
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
ETB
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
4
Droichead school:
No
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
DDLETB invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the post of Administrative Principal Teacher of Citywest Community Special School under a permanent contract of employment to take effect immediately at the conclusion of the recruitment process.
Citywest Community Special School (CCSS) is a Community Special School that will provide for the needs of students with autism and complex learning needs with a moderate or severe/profound general learning disability. It will cater for students who require the support of a special school, from the beginning of primary school to eighteen years of age.
This new developing school will be located in southwest Dublin. The school will open in September 2026 with Principal, an Administrative Deputy Principal and 4 teaching staff to cater for 4 special classes. As Citywest CSS is a developing school, the long-term enrolment of children in the school is expected to grow from 2026 onwards.
Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria per the Teaching Council (Registration) Regulations 2016 and the Service Requirements.
The roles and responsibilities of the post relate to the four domains of leadership and management as outlined in DES Circular 0044/2019:
Leading Teaching and Learning
Managing the Organisation
Leading School Development
Developing Leadership Capacity
The Successful candidate should demonstrate:
• An excellent knowledge and understanding of leadership, management, administration and governance.
• Have a passion for education, expertise in coordinating, managing, and monitoring the provision of Special Educational Teaching.
• Be a visionary and have strong commitment to inclusive and child centred education
• Set up excellent communication structures/policies and procedures with staff, students, parents/guardians, Board of Management and all partners and stakeholders.
• A proven ability to implement school-based initiatives and policies and a commitment to continuous professional development
Citywest Community Special School (CCSS) is a Community Special School that will provide for the needs of students with autism and complex learning needs with a moderate or severe/profound general learning disability. It will cater for students who require the support of a special school, from the beginning of primary school to eighteen years of age.
This new developing school will be located in southwest Dublin. The school will open in September 2026 with Principal, an Administrative Deputy Principal and 4 teaching staff to cater for 4 special classes. As Citywest CSS is a developing school, the long-term enrolment of children in the school is expected to grow from 2026 onwards.
Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria per the Teaching Council (Registration) Regulations 2016 and the Service Requirements.
The roles and responsibilities of the post relate to the four domains of leadership and management as outlined in DES Circular 0044/2019:
Leading Teaching and Learning
Managing the Organisation
Leading School Development
Developing Leadership Capacity
The Successful candidate should demonstrate:
• An excellent knowledge and understanding of leadership, management, administration and governance.
• Have a passion for education, expertise in coordinating, managing, and monitoring the provision of Special Educational Teaching.
• Be a visionary and have strong commitment to inclusive and child centred education
• Set up excellent communication structures/policies and procedures with staff, students, parents/guardians, Board of Management and all partners and stakeholders.
• A proven ability to implement school-based initiatives and policies and a commitment to continuous professional development
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
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Applications may be submitted by
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Roll Number:
20607D
Apply To:
Email standard Principal/Deputy Principal application form from Education Posts to cnsposts@ddletb.ie before 5 pm Wednesday 24th June 2026.
Shortlisting may take place. Late applications will not be considered.
Shortlisting may take place. Late applications will not be considered.
County:
Dublin
Postal District:
Dublin 24
Enquiries To:
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