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Applications are invited for the post of Deputy Principal in St. Joseph's NS, Ballybrown, Clarina, Co. Limerick. As St. Joseph’s N.S is a Catholic school, the successful candidate must have a recognised qualification to teach Religious Education and a commitment to supporting the Catholic ethos of the school.

As per Circular 0044/2019 the Deputy Principal will serve as Principal in the absence of the Principal. The Deputy Principal will work in partnership with the principal to ensure the effective leadership and management of the school. The roles and responsibilities for the post relate to the four domains of leadership and management as specified in Circular 0044/2019 as follows:

1. Leading Teaching and Learning

2. Managing the Organisation

3. Leading School Development

4. Developing Leadership Capacity

In addition the following skills, knowledge, competencies and experience are desirable:

• Ability to exercise flexibility and full involvement in the school, in partnership with and under the direction of the Principal, to meet the daily needs of the school.
• Previous teaching experience across a wide range of classes and settings in a primary school.
• Comprehensive knowledge of SSE and the Primary Curriculum.
• Evidence of proficiency in IT Literacy and experience of using it as teaching tool.
• An understanding of and commitment to the ethos of a Catholic school.
• Proven leadership skills, including policy development and implementation.
• Experience in the development, implementation, operation and evaluation of innovative and evidence based school based initiatives.
• Evidence of and a high level of commitment to continuing and relevant professional development .
• Proven ability to work as a flexible member of a team in a collaborative manner.
• Candidates should demonstrate the ability to work well with all staff and the wider school community.
• Ability to promote a culture of learning and creativity in the school.
• Excellent communication skills expressed both in leadership and teamwork.
• Motivated to have a role in mentoring and the professional development of staff members.

The roles and responsibilities of this post are subject to review and change according to procedures set out in Circular 0044/2019. The responsibilities of the role will require participation in the leadership role outside of the standard school day and also outside the standard school year.

Candidates are asked to include an email address. Invitation to interview will issue via email.

Candidates called to interview will be required to provide proof of qualifications and Teaching Council Registration.

Applications will be accepted by post only. Envelopes must be clearly marked ‘Deputy Principal Application’. Please supply three unbound copies of the Standard Application Form for receipt on or before 3.00pm 30th April, 2021.