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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.

This is a permanent position in a teaching capacity that will be appointed by open competition. To be eligible for consideration, candidates must be fully registered with the Teaching Council under Route 1 - Primary - and must have a minimum of five years teaching experience, two of which must be in a recognised primary school within the Republic of Ireland.
Applications are invited for the post of Teaching Deputy Principal in Monard NS. This school has a Catholic ethos and is under the patronage of the Catholic Archbishop of Cashel and Emly. The overall responsibility of the Deputy is to assist the Principal in the management and continued growth of the school.
In accordance with Circular 0044/2019, it should be noted that as the needs of the school continuously evolve, a review of duties may result in the reassignment of the roles and responsibilities within the leadership and management team. The responsibilities of the role will, at times, require the successful candidate to participate in the leadership role outside of the standard school day.
Besides the discharge of specific administrative and management duties, the Deputy Principal also exercises a leadership and motivational role in the direction of the school enterprise.
Together, the Principal and Deputy Principal form the senior management team of the school and they must work in tandem to fulfil the aims and objectives 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 following skills, knowledge and experience are desirable:
Evidence of continuing professional development and the ability to promote a culture of learning and creativity in the school,
Excellent communication skills expressed both in leadership and teamwork,
Experience in managing SEN,
Experience in a multigrade setting,
Experience in digital technology
Organisational capabilities in managing school resources and workload.
The roles and responsibilities for this post will relate to each of the four domains - as specified in Circular 0044/2019
1. Leading Teaching and Learning
2. Managing the Organisation
3. Leading School Development
4. Developing Leadership Capacity
These duties are subject to review and change.
In addition, the following knowledge, competencies and skills are desirable:
• Proven leadership skills, including policy development and implementation and prioritising, planning and organising the workload
• Previous teaching experience across a range of classes (multi-grade teaching experience is preferable)
• Proven ability to work as a member of a team in a collaborative manner
• Long-term strategic planning for the development of the school
• Evidence of a high level of commitment to Continuous Professional Development
• The ability to promote a culture of learning and creativity in school
• An understanding of School Self-Evaluation (SSE) policy development and implementation
• Effective interpersonal, communication and people management skills
• A clear understanding and knowledge of special education, inclusive education and diversity in education
• A proven ability to work collaboratively with all staff members, the Board of Management and the wider community.
Ability to train school teams, co-ordinate sporting activities and develop a chess playing culture in the school would be a distinct advantage.

Invitation to attend interview will be sent via email and only candidates who meet the shortlisting criteria will be contacted. Please provide 3 copies of application form and mark envelopes " DP application"
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