ADVERT ID 211703

Principal Teacher

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Corlea NS

Corlea
Kingscourt
A81 AT88
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MAIN DETAILS

Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Thu Apr 25 2024 14:31:20
Application Closing Date:
Fri May 17 2024
Commencement Date:
Thu Aug 29 2024
Status of Post:
Permanent
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Catholic
Classification:
DEIS Rural
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
4
Current Enrolment:
21
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS

Additional Information:
Corlea National School is a vertical co-educational school under the patronage of the Catholic Bishop of Meath, Dr. Tom Deenihan. The school seeks to appoint an Administrative/Teaching Principal beginning on the 29th August 2024.

The present teaching staff comprises of 1 Administrative/Teaching Principal, 1 Class Teacher, the school is a base school for a (20 hour per week ) SET post, and base school for Principal Release Day cluster.

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. The successful candidate will ideally demonstrate experience of multi grade teaching in primary school setting and have an in-depth knowledge of the Primary Curriculum and a broad range of teaching experience. The successful candidate should have experience in policy development and in the development, implementation, operation and evaluation of innovative school based initiatives.

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 Corlea 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 for post are set out in the four domains of Leadership and
Management as specified in DoE Circular 0044/2019, Chapter 4.

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

Candidates should have current and continuing Teaching Council registration and show evidence of and commitment to ongoing Professional Development. Candidates should show a high level of understanding and knowledge of special education needs and of inclusion and diversity in education. 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.

Please apply using ONLY the current version of the Standard Application Form for Primary Principalship / Deputy Principalship (Open Competition )

Please submit 3 copies of your completed application form and mark the envelope “Principal Application”

Covering letter should indicate your suitability for the post

Candidates called for interview will be required to provide proof of qualifications and Teaching Council registration and Garda vetting

Applications close at 12 noon on the closing date for receipt of applications.

Appointment will be subject, but not limited to:

• Satisfactory references
• Current and Continuing Teaching Council registration
• Current vetting requirements
• Occupational Health Screening
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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:
14320U
Apply To:
Michael Donohoe, Chairperson BOM
Corlea National School,
Corlea,
Kingscourt,
Co. Cavan
A81 AT88
County:
Cavan

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