ADVERT ID 261718
Deputy Principal
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Wed Sep 2 2026
Application Closing Date:
Wed Sep 16 2026
Commencement Date:
Mon Sep 28 2026
Status of Post:
Permanent
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Special School
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Catholic
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
8
Current Enrolment:
48
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
The Management Committee of Edel Quinn School, Boghall Road, Bray, Co. Wicklow Roll Number: 20610P invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the post of Administrative Deputy Principal Teacher to take effect at the conclusion of the recruitment process.
Edel Quinn School is a newly established Special School that will provide education for students with autism and complex needs or complex needs from 4 years of age to 18 years of age.
Edel Quinn School is a Special School under the patronage of the Archbishop of Dublin, Dermot Farrell.
The school will open with Principal, an Administrative Deputy Principal and 6 teaching staff to cater for 6 special classes.
Applicants must be fully registered with the Teaching Council of Ireland under Route 1(Primary), Route 2 (Post-Primary), or Route 4 (Other) and have a minimum of 5 years teaching experience, two of which must be in a recognised primary school or post-primary school within the Republic of Ireland.
Applicants who qualified after Sept 2011, a recognised certificate to teach Religious Education is required. Applicants who qualified pre-Sept 2011, a recognised qualification to teach Religious Education is desirable.
The roles and responsibilities for this post relate to the four domains of leadership and management as specified in Circular 0044/2019: 1. Leading Teaching and Learning 2. Managing the Organisation 3. Leading School Development 4. Developing Leadership Capacity.
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
An understanding and a commitment to uphold the values, vision and Catholic ethos of Edel Quinn School
An in-depth knowledge and understanding of special school curricula, including Primary, Junior Cycle and Senior Cycle, together with an awareness of the frameworks and approaches required to lead and support a special school.
A broad range of relevant teaching experience and a proven commitment to supporting the diverse educational, social and emotional needs of students.
An excellent level of understanding and knowledge of school leadership, management and administration.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, together with the ability to work collaboratively with the Principal in providing effective leadership and management of Edel Quinn School.
Application requirements:
• Standard Application Form for Principal/Deputy Principal
• Letter of Application
• Recognised Certificate to teach Religious Education required for applicants qualified after September 2011 and desirable for applicants qualified pre-Sept 2011
A completed typed application form, a letter of application together to be submitted as an email attachment to: applications@edelquinnschool.ie no later than 15:00 on Wednesday 16th September 2026
Edel Quinn School is a newly established Special School that will provide education for students with autism and complex needs or complex needs from 4 years of age to 18 years of age.
Edel Quinn School is a Special School under the patronage of the Archbishop of Dublin, Dermot Farrell.
The school will open with Principal, an Administrative Deputy Principal and 6 teaching staff to cater for 6 special classes.
Applicants must be fully registered with the Teaching Council of Ireland under Route 1(Primary), Route 2 (Post-Primary), or Route 4 (Other) and have a minimum of 5 years teaching experience, two of which must be in a recognised primary school or post-primary school within the Republic of Ireland.
Applicants who qualified after Sept 2011, a recognised certificate to teach Religious Education is required. Applicants who qualified pre-Sept 2011, a recognised qualification to teach Religious Education is desirable.
The roles and responsibilities for this post relate to the four domains of leadership and management as specified in Circular 0044/2019: 1. Leading Teaching and Learning 2. Managing the Organisation 3. Leading School Development 4. Developing Leadership Capacity.
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
An understanding and a commitment to uphold the values, vision and Catholic ethos of Edel Quinn School
An in-depth knowledge and understanding of special school curricula, including Primary, Junior Cycle and Senior Cycle, together with an awareness of the frameworks and approaches required to lead and support a special school.
A broad range of relevant teaching experience and a proven commitment to supporting the diverse educational, social and emotional needs of students.
An excellent level of understanding and knowledge of school leadership, management and administration.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, together with the ability to work collaboratively with the Principal in providing effective leadership and management of Edel Quinn School.
Application requirements:
• Standard Application Form for Principal/Deputy Principal
• Letter of Application
• Recognised Certificate to teach Religious Education required for applicants qualified after September 2011 and desirable for applicants qualified pre-Sept 2011
A completed typed application form, a letter of application together to be submitted as an email attachment to: applications@edelquinnschool.ie no later than 15:00 on Wednesday 16th September 2026
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Standard Application Form for Principalship/Deputy Principalship - in English
- Letter of Application
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