Gníomhach

Bunscoil

Aoine DFómh 16 2026

Céad Samh 4 2026

Céad Ean 6 2027

Buan

Príomhshruth le Ranganna Speisialta

Ingearach

Comhoideachas

Caitliceach

DEIS Tuaithe

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Scoil Chaitríona is a mainstream co-educational school situated in the village of Cappamore. Our school is a rural school steeped in history, and can trace its origins back to the late 1800’s. The school has four mainstream teachers, two special classes, 2 SET teachers and a shared SET teacher.

We seek a principal who will lead a dedicated and collaborative staff and who will work closely with the Board of Management, Deputy Principal, staff and parents to ensure the continued development and success of the school.

The appointment process will be governed by the terms of Department of Education Circular 0044/2019, Chapter 4.

The roles and responsibilities of the post relate to the four domains of Leadership and Management set out in the Circular:
● Leading Learning and teaching.
● Managing the organisation.
● Leading school development.
● Developing Leadership capacity.

The successful candidate should demonstrate:
● Knowledge and capacity to successfully lead and
administer the school.
● A strong understanding of the Primary
Curriculum and high-quality learning and
teaching.
● Strong leadership skills and commitment to work
in partnership with the Deputy Principal in
furthering the school aims.
● A knowledge and experience of SET and a
commitment to prioritise the needs of children
with special education needs.
● A commitment to inclusion & diversity.
● Commitment to upkeeping the Catholic ethos,
values and traditions of the school.
● Excellent people management and
communication skills with the ability to build and
maintain strong relationships with staff, pupils,
parents, BOM, other schools, the wider community
and external agencies.


Applications
● Applications may only be submitted by post.
● Covering Letter should indicate your suitability for
the post.
● Candidates called for an interview will be
required to provide evidence of qualifications
and teaching registration.
● Please apply using only the current version of the
Standard Application Form for Primary
Principalship/Deputy Principalship (Open
Competition).
● Please enclose four copies of your application
and covering letter.
● Applications should be sent to Chairperson,
Convent View, Cappamore, Co. Limerick, V94
E8CE. Please mark the envelope ‘Principal
Application’
● The closing date for receipt of applications is 12
noon on Wednesday, 4th November 2026.
● A minimum of three eligible applicants must be
received for the competition to proceed.

Appointments will be subject, but not limited to:
● Satisfactory references.
● Documentary evidence of teaching qualification.
● Current Teaching Council Registration.
● Current Garda Vetting requirements.
● Occupational Health Screening.
● Recognised certificate to teach religious
education.

It is a requirement to hold a valid Statutory Declaration and complete the form of undertaking for this position upon offer of employment.

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.
● Please enclose four copies of your application
and covering letter.