ADVERT ID 256678
Principal Teacher
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St Patricks NS
St Patrick's NS
Edmonton
Killucan
08100U
Edmonton
Killucan
08100U
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Tue Jun 23 2026
Application Closing Date:
Tue Jul 7 2026
Commencement Date:
Tue Sep 1 2026
Status of Post:
Permanent
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Catholic
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
5
Current Enrolment:
74
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
Additional Information:
St Patrick's NS, Edmonton is a (vertical co-educational) school under the patronage of the Catholic Bishop of Meath, Dr. Tom Deenihan. The school seeks to appoint an Administrative/Teaching Principal beginning on the 1st of September 2026.
The present teaching staff comprises 1 Teaching Principal, 3 Class Teachers and 2 SETs. The school has 0 special classes for children with additional needs.
The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator with strong inter-personal skills that are required to lead and maintain a happy, active, and progressive school community. A commitment to supporting the Catholic ethos of the school is essential. Likewise, fostering links with the wider community is desirable.
This school always strives to be a child-centred, happy and safe environment for all its pupils to learn and develop to the best of their individual strengths and abilities. In addition to high academic expectations, pupils are provided with opportunities to participate in a wide range of extra-curricular activities.
It is the policy of St. Patrick's NS to foster self-esteem and empathy and to value each pupil for their uniqueness and difference. High standards and expectations are promoted, with effort and initiative recognised and rewarded appropriately. This school is at the heart of the community it serves.
The roles and responsibilities for the post are set out in the four domains of Leadership and Management as specified in DoE Circular 0044/2019, Chapter 4.
1. Leading Teaching and Learning.
2. Managing the Organisation.
3. Leading School Development.
4. Developing Leadership Capacity.
Candidates should have current and continuing Teaching Council registration and show evidence of and commitment to ongoing Professional Development. They must have an in-depth knowledge and experience of SEN, EAL and managing special classes.
The appointment will be subject to current vetting requirements and occupational health screening.
St Patrick's NS, Edmonton is a (vertical co-educational) school under the patronage of the Catholic Bishop of Meath, Dr. Tom Deenihan. The school seeks to appoint an Administrative/Teaching Principal beginning on the 1st of September 2026.
The present teaching staff comprises 1 Teaching Principal, 3 Class Teachers and 2 SETs. The school has 0 special classes for children with additional needs.
The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator with strong inter-personal skills that are required to lead and maintain a happy, active, and progressive school community. A commitment to supporting the Catholic ethos of the school is essential. Likewise, fostering links with the wider community is desirable.
This school always strives to be a child-centred, happy and safe environment for all its pupils to learn and develop to the best of their individual strengths and abilities. In addition to high academic expectations, pupils are provided with opportunities to participate in a wide range of extra-curricular activities.
It is the policy of St. Patrick's NS to foster self-esteem and empathy and to value each pupil for their uniqueness and difference. High standards and expectations are promoted, with effort and initiative recognised and rewarded appropriately. This school is at the heart of the community it serves.
The roles and responsibilities for the post are set out in the four domains of Leadership and Management as specified in DoE Circular 0044/2019, Chapter 4.
1. Leading Teaching and Learning.
2. Managing the Organisation.
3. Leading School Development.
4. Developing Leadership Capacity.
Candidates should have current and continuing Teaching Council registration and show evidence of and commitment to ongoing Professional Development. They must have an in-depth knowledge and experience of SEN, EAL and managing special classes.
The appointment will be subject to current vetting requirements and occupational health screening.
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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
- Post
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