ADVERT ID 257629
Principal Teacher
.
Scoil Phadraig
Milltown
Rathconrath
Mullingar
Rathconrath
Mullingar
.
MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Fri Jun 26 2026
Application Closing Date:
Fri Jul 10 2026
Commencement Date:
Tue Sep 1 2026
Status of Post:
Acting
.
SCHOOL DETAILS
School Patronage:
Catholic
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
5
.
POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
Scoil Ph獺draig is a (vertical co-educational) school under the patronage of the Catholic Bishop of Meath, Dr. Tom Deenihan. The school seeks to appoint an Acting Principal beginning on the 1st September 2026.
The present teaching staff comprises of Teaching Principal, 3 Class Teachers and 1 SET.
The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator with the 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.
If necessary, the BOM and School Patron will facilitate a secondment from their current school on behalf of the successful candidate.
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 Scoil Ph獺draig to foster self-esteem and empathy and to value each pupil for their uniqueness and difference. High standards and expectations are promoted, with efforts and initiative recognised and rewarded appropriately. This school is at the heart of the community it serves.
The roles and responsibilities for 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.
Candidates should be able to display the ability to foster the involvement of parents within the school community, as well as a commitment to inclusion and diversity.
The appointment will be subject to current vetting requirements and occupational health screening.
Submit 3 copies of Application form and accompanying letter.
The present teaching staff comprises of Teaching Principal, 3 Class Teachers and 1 SET.
The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator with the 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.
If necessary, the BOM and School Patron will facilitate a secondment from their current school on behalf of the successful candidate.
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 Scoil Ph獺draig to foster self-esteem and empathy and to value each pupil for their uniqueness and difference. High standards and expectations are promoted, with efforts and initiative recognised and rewarded appropriately. This school is at the heart of the community it serves.
The roles and responsibilities for 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.
Candidates should be able to display the ability to foster the involvement of parents within the school community, as well as a commitment to inclusion and diversity.
The appointment will be subject to current vetting requirements and occupational health screening.
Submit 3 copies of Application form and accompanying letter.
.
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
.
Applications may be submitted by
- Post
.
Roll Number:
19008U
Apply To:
Principal Vacancy
Chairperson BOM,
C/O Parochial House,
Milltown
Rathconrath
Mullingar
Chairperson BOM,
C/O Parochial House,
Milltown
Rathconrath
Mullingar
County:
Westmeath
Enquiries To:
Website:
Further Information:
SHARE THIS ADVERT