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Stratford National School is a small, co-educational, multi-grade primary school in the heart of Rathgar, Dublin 6. The school shares a campus with Stratford College Co-educational Secondary School and has four mainstream classes, and two autism classes which opened in September 2023. It operates under the patronage of the Dublin Talmud Torah and has a Jewish ethos. Faith education for our Jewish children is provided prior to secular classes each day. Enrolment consists of pupils from a wide range of cultural backgrounds and the school welcomes children of all religions and none. Diversity and inclusion are cherished by the school. This position is a permanent administrative principal post and officially commences on 1st September 2024. The school year is due to begin for students on 27th August 2024.

Minimum requirements for the role:
Applicants must be registered with the Teaching Council of Ireland, be fully garda-vetted and have a minimum of 5 years' teaching experience in a recognised primary school.

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

Candidates should:
- Be excellent communicators with strong interpersonal, leadership and team-building skills who work collaboratively and effectively with others and foster authentic and positive relationships with all members of the school community including pupils, staff, parents and the board of management.
- Have strong organisational capabilities including in relation to school management, planning, prioritising and policy development.
- Demonstrate leadership associated with planning and implementation of the school curriculum including with reference to continuous self-evaluation and ensuring the holistic development of each pupil within a happy and healthy learning environment
- Have a desire and a willingness to empower and develop leadership capacity within the staff.
- Have a commitment to supporting the Jewish ethos of the school.
- Have an understanding of and commitment to special education, inclusion and diversity in education.