ADVERT ID 262818
Deputy Principal
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Wed Sep 30 2026
Application Closing Date:
Wed Oct 14 2026
Commencement Date:
Mon Nov 2 2026
Status of Post:
Permanent
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Catholic
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
10
Current Enrolment:
175
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:
The Board of Management of Scoil Chríost Rí, Rockfield, a co-educational school under the patronage of the Catholic Bishop of Elphin & Achonry, invites applications for the position of Deputy Principal Teacher. This appointment will be made by open competition.
The Deputy Principal will assist the Principal in leading a dedicated and collaborative staff and will work closely with the B.O.M., parents and wider school community to ensure the continued development and success of the school.
The roles and responsibilities of the post relate to 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
Applicants must be fully registered (Route 1) with the Teaching Council and hold a Recognised Certificate to Teach Religious Education.
They must also demonstrate:
-A clear and ambitious vision for high quality teaching and learning
-A strong commitment to inclusive and child-centred education
-Proven Leadership and Management within a school setting
-Proven capacity in successfully leading people and a commitment to collaboration and the promotion of distributed leadership; examples may include leading the SET team, collaborating with Assistant Principal post holders, liaising with SNAs, Autism Class teachers, class teachers and SETs
-Demonstrated capacity, excellent knowledge and broad experience of teaching in the area of Special Educational Needs, including English as an Additional Language (EAL), with a view to fulfilling the manifold role of Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO)
-Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
-A commitment to the Catholic Ethos of the school
Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted. A minimum number of three applicants is required for the competition to proceed or the post shall be re-advertised.
The Deputy Principal will assist the Principal in leading a dedicated and collaborative staff and will work closely with the B.O.M., parents and wider school community to ensure the continued development and success of the school.
The roles and responsibilities of the post relate to 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
Applicants must be fully registered (Route 1) with the Teaching Council and hold a Recognised Certificate to Teach Religious Education.
They must also demonstrate:
-A clear and ambitious vision for high quality teaching and learning
-A strong commitment to inclusive and child-centred education
-Proven Leadership and Management within a school setting
-Proven capacity in successfully leading people and a commitment to collaboration and the promotion of distributed leadership; examples may include leading the SET team, collaborating with Assistant Principal post holders, liaising with SNAs, Autism Class teachers, class teachers and SETs
-Demonstrated capacity, excellent knowledge and broad experience of teaching in the area of Special Educational Needs, including English as an Additional Language (EAL), with a view to fulfilling the manifold role of Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO)
-Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
-A commitment to the Catholic Ethos of the school
Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted. A minimum number of three applicants is required for the competition to proceed or the post shall be re-advertised.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Standard Application Form for Principalship/Deputy Principalship - in English
- Letter of Application
- Referees (name, role, contact no.)
- Teaching Practice Grades
- 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:
15378K
Apply To:
Applications should be submitted by email only to jobapplication@rockfieldns.eu no later than 5pm on the closing date.
Please ensure that “DEPUTY PRINCIPAL APPLICATION” is clearly stated in the subject line of the email.
Please do not send applications to the general school email address.
Please ensure that “DEPUTY PRINCIPAL APPLICATION” is clearly stated in the subject line of the email.
Please do not send applications to the general school email address.
County:
Sligo
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