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An internal panel of suitable applicants may be set up to fill vacancies which may occur within a specific time period (four months for teacher posts and the duration of the school year for SNA posts) from the date on which the Board approves the successful candidate.

The Board of Management of St. Martin de Porres NS invites applications for the position of Deputy Principal. The proposed starting date for this position is 23rd November 2020.

The Deputy Principal will operate in partnership with the Principal to ensure the effective leadership and management of the school. The Deputy Principal may be required to deputise for the Principal in their absence, in all matters organisational/administrative and in relation to discipline within the school. The Deputy Principal must be willing to work in conjunction with/under the direction of the Principal.

The roles and responsibilities for this post relate to the four domains of Leadership and Management as outlined in Circular 44/2019. The main duties of this role will fall within the following four domains:

1. Leading Teaching and Learning
2. Managing the Organisation
3. Leading School Development
4. Developing Leadership Capacity

The following skills, knowledge and experience are desirable:
- An knowledge of and commitment to the Catholic Ethos of the school
- An excellent knowledge and understanding of Leadership, Management and Administration in Primary Schools
- Experience in Special Education Needs and an understanding of inclusion and diversity.
- Experience in the area of School Policy development
- Excellent communication skills, expressed both in leadership and teamwork
- A proven capacity in successfully leading and managing School Teams
- Evidence of and a high level of commitment to ongoing Professional Development
- The ability to promote a culture of learning and creativity in the school.

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 a teacher to participate in the leadership role outside of the standard school day and also outside the standard school year.

Please send a letter of application along with a completed application form and your Teaching Council Certificate of Registration to Antoinette Thompson, Chairperson of the Board of Management at smdpapplications@gmail.com.