ADVERT ID 262907
Deputy Principal
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Ahalin National School
Ahalin
Ballingarry
Ballingarry
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Mon Oct 12 2026
Application Closing Date:
Mon Nov 2 2026
Commencement Date:
Mon Jan 18 2027
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:
8
Current Enrolment:
97
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
The Board of Management of Ahalin National School invites applications for the position of Deputy Principal. This is a permanent teaching position, and the appointment will be made via open competition in line with Circular 0044/2019.
The Deputy Principal will work closely with the Principal to support and develop effective leadership within the school. The Deputy Principal co-operates with the Principal in the fulfilment of the Principal’s role and acts or deputises as the Principal in the Principal’s absence.
Specific Roles and Responsibilities for this position relate to the four domains of Leadership and Management outlined in circular 0044/2019 and in Looking at Our School 2022: A Quality Framework for Primary Schools and Special Schools
1. Leading Teaching and Learning
2. Managing the Organisation
3. Leading School Development
4. Developing Leadership Capacity
In line with the above domains and collaborating closely with the Principal, the duties attached to the role will involve whole school curricular development, policy development, day-to-day management of resources and personnel and long-term strategic planning for the future development of the school.
The successful candidate will be required to provide proof of qualifications in Education.
Please include a recognised qualification to teach Religious Education and a copy of your Teaching Council Registration Certificate with your application.
Appointment will be subject, but not limited to:
• Satisfactory references
• Current & continuing Teaching Council registration
• Current Garda Vetting requirements
Occupational Health screening.
It is a requirement to hold a valid Statutory Declaration and to complete the Form of Undertaking for this position upon offer of employment.
The Deputy Principal will work closely with the Principal to support and develop effective leadership within the school. The Deputy Principal co-operates with the Principal in the fulfilment of the Principal’s role and acts or deputises as the Principal in the Principal’s absence.
Specific Roles and Responsibilities for this position relate to the four domains of Leadership and Management outlined in circular 0044/2019 and in Looking at Our School 2022: A Quality Framework for Primary Schools and Special Schools
1. Leading Teaching and Learning
2. Managing the Organisation
3. Leading School Development
4. Developing Leadership Capacity
In line with the above domains and collaborating closely with the Principal, the duties attached to the role will involve whole school curricular development, policy development, day-to-day management of resources and personnel and long-term strategic planning for the future development of the school.
The successful candidate will be required to provide proof of qualifications in Education.
Please include a recognised qualification to teach Religious Education and a copy of your Teaching Council Registration Certificate with your application.
Appointment will be subject, but not limited to:
• Satisfactory references
• Current & continuing Teaching Council registration
• Current Garda Vetting requirements
Occupational Health screening.
It is a requirement to hold a valid Statutory Declaration and to complete the Form of Undertaking for this position upon offer of employment.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Standard Application Form for Principalship/Deputy Principalship - in English
- Teaching Council Registration
- Recognised Certificate to Teach Religious Education
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Applications may be submitted by
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