Gníomhach

Bunscoil

Máirt Samh 3 2026

Céad Samh 18 2026

Céad Ean 6 2027

Buan

Príomhshruth le Ranganna Speisialta

Ingearach

Comhoideachas

Caitliceach

11

165

Tá

Féadfar painéal inmheánach d’iarratasóirí oiriúnacha a bhunú chun folúntais a líonadh a d’fhéadfadh teacht chun cinn laistigh de thréimhse ama ar leith ón dáta a fhaomhfaidh an Bord an t-iarrthóir rathúil (ceithre mhí i gcás poist mhúinteora agus fad na scoilbhliana do phoist CRS).

St Patrick's National School, Craanford is a Catholic school in the diocese of Ferns. There are currently 165 pupils enrolled in our school across 6 mainstream classes and 2 special classes.

The Board of Management of St Patrick's 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 accordance with Circular 0044/2019.

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.

The Deputy Principal will work closely with the Principal to support and develop effective teaching and learning, promote the Catholic ethos, lead school development, provide efficient and effective management and promote and develop educational leadership within the school. 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.

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

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 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 and a recognised qualification to teach Religious Education.

Appointment will be subject but not limited to:
• Satisfactory references
• Current and continuing Teaching Council registration
• Current Garda Vetting requirements
• Occupational Health screening.

Applications should be sent by email to applications.craanfordns@gmail.com

Please enter "Deputy Principal Application" into the subject line of your email when applying.