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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.

The Board of Management of St Brigid’s N.S. Howth Road invites applications for the position of Deputy Principal. This is a permanent teaching position and the appointment is being made under the terms of Circular 0044/2019 and is an open competition.

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 school’s leadership and management team including the duties and responsibilities of the Deputy Principal.

The Deputy Principal will co-operate with the Principal in the fulfilment of the Principal’s role and will act or deputise as the Principal in the Principal’s absence. Specific roles and responsibilities for this position relate to the following 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

The Board of Management seeks a Deputy Principal who will:
• work closely with the Principal as part of the school’s leadership team to support the day-to-day running and leadership of the school.
• show a knowledge and commitment to the values, vision and ethos of our school.
• place children’s welfare, learning and holistic development at the centre of every decision.
• show a commitment to learning, teaching and inclusion.
• demonstrate proven ability to lead teaching and learning, embedding whole-school approaches that raise standards.
• demonstrate a clear understanding of SSE (School Self-Evaluation) policy development and implementation.
• show a clear understanding and knowledge of Special Education, inclusive education and diversity in education.
• be an effective administrator and communicator, managing resources and systems efficiently.
• demonstrate strong interpersonal skills by showing excellent communication skills and ability to foster positive relationships.
• demonstrate collaborative leadership skills.

Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria: Fully registered under Route 1 (Primary) with the Teaching Council and have 5 years recognised teaching service, two of which must be in a recognised primary school within the Republic of Ireland.

In addition, the following criteria are desirable:
• Qualification in Leadership and Management.
• Qualification in Special Education Teaching.
• School leadership experience in teaching, learning and curriculum development.

N.B. Application by EMAIL only by 3pm on Wednesday 4th November 2026. Only those shortlisted for interview will be contacted.