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The Board of Management of Scoil Teampall Toinne, under the patronage of the Catholic Bishop of Waterford and Lismore, invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the permanent position of Principal Teacher, commencing on the 25th August 2026.

Scoil Teampall Toinne is a Catholic, inclusive and child-centred co-educational primary school from Junior Infants to Sixth Class. We are proud of our strong Catholic ethos and of our pupil enrolment which is rich in diversity. A deep sense of community, care and collaboration characterises our daily life in Scoil Teampall Toinne.

The current teaching staff comprises 6 classroom teachers, 1 SET, 3 SNA and school secretary.

We seek a Principal who will lead a dedicated and collaborative staff and who will work closely with the BoM, parents, the wider school community and external agencies 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, Chapter 4. The roles and responsibilities of the post relate to the four domains of Leadership and Management set out in the Circular:
1. Leading Learning and Teaching
2. Managing the Organisation
3. Leading School Development
4. Developing Leadership Capacity

The successful candidate should demonstrate:
- 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 clear and ambitious vision for high-quality teaching and learning
- A strong commitment to inclusive and child-centred education
- A proven leadership, organisational and administrative experience within a school setting including policy development, strategic planning and school self-evaluation
- Experience in prioritising, planning and organising workload
- Strong leadership skills and experience of managing people
- Knowledge and capacity to successfully lead and administer the school
- A strong understanding of the Primary Curriculum and of high quality learning and teaching
- Experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of innovative school-based initiatives
- In-depth knowledge and experience of SET 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, BoM, 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 relevant to school leadership
- Interest and knowledge of the use of testing to inform planning and develop individual learning programmes.
- The use of school based CPD to promote collaborative teaching across all
- A commitment to work in partnership with the Deputy Principal in furthering the aims of the school.

Please Note:
- Covering letter should indicate your suitability for the post.
- Candidates called for interview will be required to provide proof of qualifications and teaching council registration

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.


The appointment will be subject but not limited to:
 Satisfactory references
 Occupational health pre-employment medical screening
 Documentary evidence of teaching qualification
 Documentary evidence of full Teaching Council registration
 Garda Vetting and Occupational Health Screening approval

Application Requirements:
It is a requirement to hold a valid Statutory Declaration and to complete the Form of Undertaking for this position

Please apply using ONLY the current version of the Standard Application Form for Primary Principalship/Deputy Principalship (Open Competition)

Please submit 5 copies of your completed application form by post only and mark the envelope:
"Principal Ballporeen Application”

Fr. Paul Waldron, Parochial House, Chapel Street, Carrick-on-suir, Co. Tipperary, E32x524

Covering letter should indicate your suitability for the post.

Candidates called for interview will be required to provide proof of qualification: and Teaching Council registration. Applications close at 12 noon on the closing date 21st July 2026 for receipt of applications.

A minimum of three eligible applicants must be received in order for the competition to proceed.



APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
• Standard Application Form for Principalship/Deputy Principalship - in English
• Letter of Application
• Referees (name, role, contact no.)
• Copy of Certificates, Diplomas, Degrees
• Recognised Certificate to Teach Religious Education
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Applications may only be submitted by
• Post

APPLY TO THIS JOB VACANCY
Roll Number:
20129Q

Apply To:

Fr. Paul Waldron, Parochial House, Chapel Street, Carrick-on-suir, Co. Tipperary, E32X524

The closing date and time is 12 noon on Tuesday, 21st July 2026

Shortlisting will apply. Canvassing will disqualify. Calls to interview will issue via email.