ADVERT ID 263505
Principal Teacher
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Thu Oct 22 2026
Application Closing Date:
Fri Nov 13 2026
Commencement Date:
Tue Jan 12 2027
Status of Post:
Permanent
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream with Special Classes
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Catholic
Classification:
DEIS Rural
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
14
Current Enrolment:
205
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
The Rock NS is a vertical co-educational primary school under the patronage of the Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin. The Board of Management of The Rock NS invites applications for the position of Principal who will lead a dedicated and collaborative staff and who will work closely with the BOM, the In-School Management Team, parents/guardians of our pupils, the wider school community and external agencies to ensure the continued development and success of our school.
The roles and responsibilities for this post relate to the following domains of leadership and management as specified in Circular 44/2019
1. Leading Teaching and Learning
2. Managing the Organisation
3. Leading School Development
4. Developing Leadership Capacity
The following skills, experience and knowledge are desirable:
- Understanding of and commitment to the ethos of a Catholic school
- Proven leadership skills including policy development and implementation
- Experience of teaching in a DEIS school and knowledge of DEIS programmes and initiatives
- Experience of the SSE process
- In-depth knowledge and experience of SET along with a commitment to inclusion and diversity
- Experience with special education and ASD units
- Experience in the development, implementation, operation and evaluation of innovative and evidence-based initiatives
- A commitment to high academic standards
- An interest in the promotion of extra-curricular activities
- Effective interpersonal communication and people management skills
- Proven ability to work as a member of a team in a collaborative manner
- Ability to work collaboratively with all staff members and the wider school community
- Ability to promote a culture of harmony and well-being
- At least 5 years previous teaching experience across a range of classes and special education
- Evidence of ongoing professional development relevant to school leadership
- Willingness to undertake continuous professional development
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 closing date is Friday 13th November, applications accepted until 5pm.
All applications by email to mountmellick2627@gmail.com
The roles and responsibilities for this post relate to the following domains of leadership and management as specified in Circular 44/2019
1. Leading Teaching and Learning
2. Managing the Organisation
3. Leading School Development
4. Developing Leadership Capacity
The following skills, experience and knowledge are desirable:
- Understanding of and commitment to the ethos of a Catholic school
- Proven leadership skills including policy development and implementation
- Experience of teaching in a DEIS school and knowledge of DEIS programmes and initiatives
- Experience of the SSE process
- In-depth knowledge and experience of SET along with a commitment to inclusion and diversity
- Experience with special education and ASD units
- Experience in the development, implementation, operation and evaluation of innovative and evidence-based initiatives
- A commitment to high academic standards
- An interest in the promotion of extra-curricular activities
- Effective interpersonal communication and people management skills
- Proven ability to work as a member of a team in a collaborative manner
- Ability to work collaboratively with all staff members and the wider school community
- Ability to promote a culture of harmony and well-being
- At least 5 years previous teaching experience across a range of classes and special education
- Evidence of ongoing professional development relevant to school leadership
- Willingness to undertake continuous professional development
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 closing date is Friday 13th November, applications accepted until 5pm.
All applications by email to mountmellick2627@gmail.com
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Standard Application Form for Principalship/Deputy Principalship - in English
- Letter of Application
- Referees (name, role, contact no.)
- 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:
18206T
Apply To:
County:
Laois
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