91吃瓜

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Bunscoil

Luan Meith 22 2026

Luan I煤il 6 2026

C茅ad L煤n 26 2026

Buan

笔谤铆辞尘丑蝉丑谤耻迟丑

Ingearach

Comhoideachas

Caitliceach

DEIS Tuaithe

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This is a key leadership role, offering an opportunity to work in partnership with the Principal and leadership team to support the effective management, development and wellbeing of our school community. The successful candidate should demonstrate a responsive, reflective and evidence-informed approach to leadership and school improvement. It is a core function of the Deputy Principal鈥檚 role to act or deputise as the Principal in the Principal鈥檚 absence.

The Deputy Principal will work with the Principal and the In-School Leadership Team to support and develop effective leadership within the school. Specific Roles and Responsibilities for this position relate to the four domains of Leadership and Management as outlined in circular 0044/2019 as follows:
1. Leading Teaching and Learning
2. Managing the Organisation
3. Leading School Development
4. Developing Leadership Capacity

In line with the above domains and working 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. 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.

The following skills, knowledge, experience and competencies are desirable:
- A strong understanding of, and commitment to, the Catholic ethos and values of the school.
-An excellent knowledge and understanding of Leadership, Management and Administration in Primary Schools.
-Proficient communication and interpersonal skills.
-An in-depth understanding of the Primary Curriculum Framework and Primary Curriculum with a broad range of teaching experience and knowledge.
-A strong commitment to inclusive education, with proven capacity to lead and support special education and mainstream provision.
-Evidence of and a commitment to ongoing Professional Development.
-An understanding of current and future developments in education.
-A commitment to shared leadership and a willingness to delegate, develop leadership capacity and empower others.
-Demonstrated ability in leading school development, including curriculum development and implementation, school-based initiatives, school self-evaluation and effective use of resources

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.

Applications by post for the attention of the Chairperson to before 5pm on 6/07/26
Envelope should be marked with 'APPLICATION for DEPUTY PRINCIPAL'