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Aoine MFómh 18 2026

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Meelickmore NS (Roll number: 12173A) is a co-educational school under the patronage of the Catholic Diocese of Tuam. The school is inviting applications for the position of Deputy Principal. This is a permanent position starting on the 12th of October 2026.

The school comprises of 4 mainstream classrooms and 2 SET teachers.

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

In addition, evidence of the following knowledge, competencies and experience are essential to the role:
• An understanding of, and commitment to upholding the Catholic Ethos and values of the school.
• Experience of leadership, management and administration in a primary school setting.
• A commitment to work with all staff towards a shared vision for leading high-quality teaching, learning and assessment in the school.
• Strong organisational capabilities and time-management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven capacity in successfully leading people and a commitment to collaboration and the promotion of distributed leadership.
• A commitment to and evidence of continuing professional development.
• A strong knowledge of the Primary Curriculum, including current curriculum developments and reform.
• A commitment to high standards in teaching, learning and assessment.

Applications must be submitted to meelickmorensapplications@gmail.com and must be received by 3pm on Friday the 18th of September 2026.

Canvassing by or on behalf of the candidate will automatically disqualify.

Shortlisting will apply, and only those shortlisted will be contacted for an interview by email.