ADVERT ID 261789
Principal Teacher
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Milltown NS
Milltown,
Belturbet
H14 AK74
Belturbet
H14 AK74
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Thu Sep 3 2026
Application Closing Date:
Mon Sep 21 2026
Commencement Date:
Mon Nov 2 2026
Status of Post:
Permanent
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream with Special Classes
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Catholic
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
11
Current Enrolment:
169
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS
Panel of Applicants:
An internal panel of suitable applicants may be set up to fill vacancies which may occur within a specific time period (four months for teacher posts and the duration of the school year for SNA posts) from the date on which the Board approves the successful candidate.
Additional Information:
Administrative Principal Milltown N.S. Monea, Milltown, Belturbet, Co. Cavan. H14 AK74
Roll No 08948L. Number of Students 169
Milltown N.S. is a co-educational primary school under the patronage of the Bishop of Kilmore. The school has 1 administrative principal, 7 mainstream teachers, 2 full time SET and 2 special class teachers.
We seek a principal who will lead a dedicated and collaborative staff and who will work with the B.o.M, parents, the wider school community and external agencies to ensure the continued development and success of the school.
The roles and responsibilities of the post relate to the 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
Applicants must have a certificate to teach religion, along with an understanding of and commitment to the Catholic ethos of Milltown N.S.
Applicants must have a minimum of 5 years teaching experience.
The successful candidate should demonstrate:
* A clear and ambitious vision for high quality teaching and learning
* A strong commitment to inclusive and child-centred education.
* Proven leadership, organisational and administrative experience within a school setting including policy development, strategic planning and school self-evaluation.
*Experience of dealing with the D.O.E. on school expansion projects.
* A strong understanding of primary curriculum and high-quality learning and teaching.
* Experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of innovative school-based initiatives.
* In-depth knowledge and experience of SET and a comprehensive understanding of special education provision.
* Excellent people management and communication skills.
Applications close at 5pm on Monday the 21st of September. Interviews will be held on Saturday the 3rd of October 2026.
Roll No 08948L. Number of Students 169
Milltown N.S. is a co-educational primary school under the patronage of the Bishop of Kilmore. The school has 1 administrative principal, 7 mainstream teachers, 2 full time SET and 2 special class teachers.
We seek a principal who will lead a dedicated and collaborative staff and who will work with the B.o.M, parents, the wider school community and external agencies to ensure the continued development and success of the school.
The roles and responsibilities of the post relate to the 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
Applicants must have a certificate to teach religion, along with an understanding of and commitment to the Catholic ethos of Milltown N.S.
Applicants must have a minimum of 5 years teaching experience.
The successful candidate should demonstrate:
* A clear and ambitious vision for high quality teaching and learning
* A strong commitment to inclusive and child-centred education.
* Proven leadership, organisational and administrative experience within a school setting including policy development, strategic planning and school self-evaluation.
*Experience of dealing with the D.O.E. on school expansion projects.
* A strong understanding of primary curriculum and high-quality learning and teaching.
* Experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of innovative school-based initiatives.
* In-depth knowledge and experience of SET and a comprehensive understanding of special education provision.
* Excellent people management and communication skills.
Applications close at 5pm on Monday the 21st of September. Interviews will be held on Saturday the 3rd of October 2026.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Standard Application Form for Principalship/Deputy Principalship - in English
- Letter of Application
- Referees (name, role, contact no.)
- Copy of Certificates, Diplomas, Degrees
- Teaching Council Registration
- Recognised Certificate to Teach Religious Education
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Applications may be submitted by
- Post
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