ADVERT ID 210027

Principal Teacher

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Scoil Mhuire gan Smal

Sentry Hill
Letterkenny
F92 CK27
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MAIN DETAILS

Status:
Deactivated
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Sun Apr 7 2024 14:08:01
Application Closing Date:
Mon Apr 22 2024
Commencement Date:
Fri Aug 30 2024
Status of Post:
Permanent
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Catholic
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
30
Current Enrolment:
472
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS

Additional Information:
Scoil Mhuire gan Smál is a Loreto-affiliated, co-ed primary school under the patronage of the Catholic Bishop of Raphoe. It is situated in the heart of Letterkenny, Co. Donegal.
The Board of Management of Scoil Mhuire gan Smál invites applications for the position of Principal. This is a permanent position and the appointment will be made via open competition under the terms of Circular 0044/2019.

Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria: Fully registered under Route 1 (Primary) with the Teaching Council and have 5 years recognised teaching service, two of which must be in a recognised primary school within the Republic of Ireland.

Specific Roles and Responsibilities for this position relate to the four domains of Leadership and Management, taken from ‘Looking at our School, 2022: A Quality framework for Primary Schools and Special Schools’.

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


The following skills, knowledge, experience and competencies are desirable:

An excellent level of understanding and knowledge of school leadership, management and administration in a primary school setting

A clear understanding of SSE (School Self-Evaluation) policy development and implementation

A clear understanding and knowledge of special education, inclusive education and diversity in education

A comprehension of, and the ability to support, the embedding of digital technologies in teaching, learning and assessment

Effective interpersonal and communication skills and a proven capacity in successfully leading others

Evidence of a dedicated commitment to ongoing professional development

A knowledge and commitment to the values, vision and ethos of our school

A commitment to shared leadership and a willingness to delegate and develop leadership capacity and empower others

A proven ability to work collaboratively with all staff members, Board of Management and the wider school community


An ability to work with staff and outside agencies to promote pupil wellbeing and provide children with knowledge, skills and competencies to help them deal with challenges.


Applications by email only to the Rev. Chairperson, Board of Management, at the following email address, smgsprincipal24@gmail.com, to be received no later than 3pm on Monday 22nd April, 2024.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

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Applications may be submitted by

  • Email
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APPLY TO THIS JOB VACANCY

Roll Number:
18052S
Apply To:
smgsprincipal24@gmail.com
County:
Donegal

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