ADVERT ID 262069
Deputy Principal
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Thu Sep 10 2026
Application Closing Date:
Tue Sep 29 2026
Commencement Date:
Mon Oct 19 2026
Status of Post:
Permanent
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream
School Structure:
Senior School
Gender:
Girls
School Patronage:
Catholic
Classification:
DEIS 2
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
14
Current Enrolment:
200
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
St. Anne’s Primary School, a Catholic School under the patronage of the Diocese of Cloyne, 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
The successful candidate will:
Be fully registered with the Teaching Council,
hold a recognised qualification to teach Religious Education in a Catholic primary school.
Demonstrate a commitment to the Catholic ethos and characteristic spirit of the school.
Demonstrate strong leadership potential, organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively, show initiative and contribute positively as part of a school community.
Demonstrate professionalism, discretion and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, parents and the wider school community.
Standard application to be sent via email to stannescharlevillejobapp@gmail.com.
Please insert "Deputy Principal" in the subject line.
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
The successful candidate will:
Be fully registered with the Teaching Council,
hold a recognised qualification to teach Religious Education in a Catholic primary school.
Demonstrate a commitment to the Catholic ethos and characteristic spirit of the school.
Demonstrate strong leadership potential, organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively, show initiative and contribute positively as part of a school community.
Demonstrate professionalism, discretion and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, parents and the wider school community.
Standard application to be sent via email to stannescharlevillejobapp@gmail.com.
Please insert "Deputy Principal" in the subject line.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Standard Application Form for Principalship/Deputy Principalship - in English
- Letter of Application
- Copy of Certificates, Diplomas, Degrees
- Teaching Council Registration
- Recognised Certificate to Teach Religious Education
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Applications may be submitted by
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Roll Number:
17156C
Apply To:
County:
Cork
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