ADVERT ID 210463

Principal Teacher

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Scoil Ard Mhuire

Ballsgrove
Drogheda
A92FD60
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MAIN DETAILS

Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Mon Apr 15 2024 11:31:14
Application Closing Date:
Wed May 1 2024
Commencement Date:
Mon Sep 2 2024
Status of Post:
Permanent
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream with Special Classes
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Catholic
Classification:
DEIS 1
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
25
Current Enrolment:
332
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS

Additional Information:
Marymount National School is a vertical co-educational, Catholic school under the patronage of the Catholic Bishop of Meath Dr. Tom Deenihan.
The school seeks to appoint an Administrative Principal beginning 01/09/2024.

The school has Deis 1 status.

The present teaching staff of 25 comprises 1 Administrative Principal, 1 HSCL teacher, 17 class teachers and 6 SETs. The school has a special class for children with a diagnosis of Autism. There are 4.5 SNA positons in the school.

The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator with the strong inter-personal skills that are required to lead and maintain a happy, active and progressive school community. A commitment to supporting the Catholic ethos of the school is essential. Likewise fostering links with the wider community is desirable.

This school always strives to be a child-centred, happy and safe environment for all its pupils to learn and develop to the best of their individual strengths and abilities. In addition to high academic expectations, pupils are provided with opportunities to participate in a wide range of extra-curricular activities.
It is the policy of Marymount National School to foster self -esteem and empathy and to value each pupil for their uniqueness and difference. High standards and expectations are promoted with efforts and initiative recognised and rewarded appropriately.

The roles and responsibilities of the post are set out in the four domains of Leadership and Management as specified in chapter 4 of DoE Circular 0044/2019.

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

Candidates should have current and continuing registration with the Teaching Council and show evidence of and commitment to ongoing Professional Development. They must have an in-depth knowledge of SEN, EAL and the management of special classes.
Candidates should be able to display evidence of an understanding of DEIS and its implementation, the ability to foster the involvement of parents within the school community as well as a commitment to inclusion and diversity.

The appointment will be subject to Garda Vetting requirements and occupational health screening.

All applications must be received by post no later than 3.00pm on Wednesday May 1st 2024.

Please submit 3 copies of the application form and accompanying letter.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

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Applications may be submitted by

  • Post
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APPLY TO THIS JOB VACANCY

Roll Number:
19215C
Apply To:
PRINCIPAL VACANCY
CHAIRPERSON
MARYMOUNT NS
BALLSGROVE
DROGHEDA
CO. LOUTH.
A92FD60
County:
Louth

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