ADVERT ID 211617
Principal Teacher
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Wed Apr 24 2024 15:48:10
Application Closing Date:
Fri May 10 2024
Commencement Date:
Mon Sep 2 2024
Status of Post:
Permanent
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream with Special Classes
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Boys
School Patronage:
Catholic
Classification:
DEIS 1
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
35
Current Enrolment:
366
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
Mount Sion Primary School, an Edmund Rice school, is a vertical all boys DEIS Band 1 school under the patronage of the Catholic Bishop of Waterford and Lismore, Alphonsus Cullinan.
The school seeks to appoint an Administrative Principal beginning on the 01/09/2024.
Please include 5 copies of the Standard Application Form in your application.
The present teaching staff comprises 1 Administrative Principal, 16 Class Teachers, 3 Special Class Teachers, 12 SETs and 1 HSCL Teacher. The school has 3 special classes for children with autism. The school is also a base for a Substitute Supply Panel of 4 teachers.
Applicants must be registered with the Teaching Council of Ireland (Route 1 - Primary), be fully Garda vetted and have a minimum of 5 years teaching experience in a recognised primary school in Ireland.
The roles and responsibilities of the post of Principal Teacher are determined by the four domains of Leadership and Management as set out in chapter 4 of Circular 0044/2019.
1 Leading Teaching and Learning
2 Managing the Organisation
3 Leading School Development
4 Developing Leadership Capacity
In addition, the successful candidate will demonstrate:
• An understanding and a commitment to the school’s Catholic ethos and an ability to support and promote the ethos of the Edmund Rice Schools Trust (ERST).
• An in-depth knowledge of the Primary Curriculum and a range of teaching experience.
• An understanding and knowledge of Special Education Needs, as well as a commitment to inclusion and diversity in education.
• Excellent people management and communication skills and demonstrate an ability to foster positive relationships with pupils, parents and the wider community.
• Proven leadership skills and a commitment to school self-evaluation
• A commitment to and evidence of relevant continuing professional development
Candidates should be able to display evidence of an intimate understanding of DEIS and its implementation and the ability to foster the involvement of parents within the school community.
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. The appointment will be subject to current vetting requirements and occupational health screening.
The school seeks to appoint an Administrative Principal beginning on the 01/09/2024.
Please include 5 copies of the Standard Application Form in your application.
The present teaching staff comprises 1 Administrative Principal, 16 Class Teachers, 3 Special Class Teachers, 12 SETs and 1 HSCL Teacher. The school has 3 special classes for children with autism. The school is also a base for a Substitute Supply Panel of 4 teachers.
Applicants must be registered with the Teaching Council of Ireland (Route 1 - Primary), be fully Garda vetted and have a minimum of 5 years teaching experience in a recognised primary school in Ireland.
The roles and responsibilities of the post of Principal Teacher are determined by the four domains of Leadership and Management as set out in chapter 4 of Circular 0044/2019.
1 Leading Teaching and Learning
2 Managing the Organisation
3 Leading School Development
4 Developing Leadership Capacity
In addition, the successful candidate will demonstrate:
• An understanding and a commitment to the school’s Catholic ethos and an ability to support and promote the ethos of the Edmund Rice Schools Trust (ERST).
• An in-depth knowledge of the Primary Curriculum and a range of teaching experience.
• An understanding and knowledge of Special Education Needs, as well as a commitment to inclusion and diversity in education.
• Excellent people management and communication skills and demonstrate an ability to foster positive relationships with pupils, parents and the wider community.
• Proven leadership skills and a commitment to school self-evaluation
• A commitment to and evidence of relevant continuing professional development
Candidates should be able to display evidence of an intimate understanding of DEIS and its implementation and the ability to foster the involvement of parents within the school community.
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. 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
- Letter of Application
- Referees (name, role, contact no.)
- Teaching Council Registration
- Recognised Certificate to Teach Religious Education
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Applications may be submitted by
- Post
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Roll Number:
19947U
Apply To:
Mr. Kenny Stafford,
Chairperson,
8 Hawthorn Grove,
Hillview,
Waterford City,
X91 F5NH
Chairperson,
8 Hawthorn Grove,
Hillview,
Waterford City,
X91 F5NH
County:
Waterford
Enquiries To:
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