Gníomhach

Bunscoil

Déar DFómh 22 2026

Déar Samh 5 2026

Céad Ean 6 2027

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Príomhshruth le Ranganna Speisialta

Scoil Shóisearach

Comhoideachas

Caitliceach

DEIS 2

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Scoil Chaitríona Junior is a DEIS Band 2, mixed Junior School with 5 special classes.

Scoil Chaitríona Junior is under the Patronage of Bishop Michael Duignan, Bishop of Clonfert, Galway, Kilmacduagh and Kilfenora.

We seek an Administrative Principal Teacher who will lead a dedicated and collaborative staff, and who will work closely with the Board of Management, 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 role will commence on January 6th, 2027.

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

The roles and responsibilities of the post relate to the four domains of Leadership and Management as set out in the Circular:

1. Leading Learning and Teaching
2. Managing the Organisation
3. Leading School Development
4. Developing Leadership Capacity

Applications are invited by post for the attention of the Chairperson of the Board of Management from teachers who are fully registered with the Teaching Council. Applicants must have a minimum of 5 years teaching experience in a primary school in Ireland and hold a Certificate to teach Religion.
Please include five copies of the Standard Application Form and five copies of the letter of application.

The appointment will be subject to Garda Vetting, satisfactory references, Occupational Health Screening and the approval of the Patron. It is a requirement to hold a valid Statutory Declaration and to complete the Form of Undertaking for this position upon offer of employment.

Requirements

The successful candidate should demonstrate:

• A commitment to upholding the Catholic ethos and to fostering the positive, collaborative and supportive learning environment that currently exists within the school community.
• A strong understanding of the Primary Curriculum and a clear and ambitious vision for high-quality teaching and learning.
• A strong commitment to inclusive and child-centred education with a clear understanding and commitment to the DEIS programme and strategies to address educational disadvantage.
• Proven leadership, organisational and administrative experience within a school setting, including policy development, strategic planning and school self-evaluation.
• Experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of innovative school-based initiatives.
• Strong leadership skills and commitment to work in partnership with the in-school management team in furthering the aims of the school.
• In-depth knowledge and experience of SET along with a commitment to inclusion and diversity.
• Excellent people management and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships across the whole school community.
• The capacity to empower staff and promote distributed leadership, professional learning and the use of school-based TPL to promote collaborative teaching across the school.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development relevant to school leadership.

Please Note:
• Letter of application should indicate your suitability for the post.
• Please apply using only the current version of the Standard Application Form for Primary Principalship/Deputy Principalship (Open competition).
• Please include one copy of relevant certs, diplomas, degrees together with a copy of the relevant certificate to teach Religious Education and a copy of your Teaching Council Registration Certificate with this application.
Please mark the envelope “Principal Application”