ADVERT ID 261987
Deputy Principal
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Tue Sep 8 2026
Application Closing Date:
Tue Sep 22 2026
Commencement Date:
Mon Nov 2 2026
Status of Post:
Permanent
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Catholic
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
4
Current Enrolment:
71
Droichead school:
No
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
Lisavaird National School, a Catholic School under the patronage of the Diocese of Cork & Ross, is inviting applications for the permanent position of a teaching Deputy Principal.
Circular 0044/2019 Section 1.2 states: ‘The Deputy Principal occupies a position of vital importance within the senior leadership team in a school. Shared leadership requires openness and willingness on the part of Principals and Deputy Principals, to share and to distribute leadership and management responsibilities in a manner that encourages and supports partnership.'
Circular 0044/2019 Section 6.7 states: 'Where a school appoints a Deputy Principal, it shall be understood that it is a core function of the Deputy Principal’s role to act or deputise as the Principal in the Principal’s absence.'
In accordance with Circular 0044/2019, it should be noted that as the needs of the school continuously evolve, a review of duties may result in reassignment of the role and responsibilities within the in-school leadership and management team.
Recruitment for the post of Deputy Principal is based on the four domains of Leadership and Management as outlined in circular 0044/2019:
1. Leading Teaching and Learning
2. Managing the Organisation
3. Leading School Development
4. Developing Leadership Capacity
Circular 0044/2019 Section 1.2 states: ‘The Deputy Principal occupies a position of vital importance within the senior leadership team in a school. Shared leadership requires openness and willingness on the part of Principals and Deputy Principals, to share and to distribute leadership and management responsibilities in a manner that encourages and supports partnership.'
Circular 0044/2019 Section 6.7 states: 'Where a school appoints a Deputy Principal, it shall be understood that it is a core function of the Deputy Principal’s role to act or deputise as the Principal in the Principal’s absence.'
In accordance with Circular 0044/2019, it should be noted that as the needs of the school continuously evolve, a review of duties may result in reassignment of the role and responsibilities within the in-school leadership and management team.
Recruitment for the post of Deputy Principal is based on the four domains of Leadership and Management as outlined in circular 0044/2019:
1. Leading Teaching and Learning
2. Managing the Organisation
3. Leading School Development
4. Developing Leadership Capacity
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Standard Application Form for Principalship/Deputy Principalship - in English
- Letter of Application
- Teaching Council Registration
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Applications may be submitted by
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Roll Number:
18659K
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County:
Cork
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