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Scoil Cholmcille, Kilmacrennan, Co Donegal is a co-educational school under the patronage of the Catholic Diocese of Raphoe.

The school seeks to appoint an Administrative Principal beginning on 1 September 2025.

The present teaching staff comprises 1 Administrative Principal, 9 Class Teachers, 2 ASD Classes, 4 SET teachers and 11 SNAs.

The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator with 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, active 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 Scoil Cholmcille, Kilmacrennan 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.

The successful candidate must have an in-depth knowledge of the primary curriculum, an understanding and experience of policy development, possess a range of teaching experiences and demonstrate a commitment to ongoing Professional Development.
An understanding and knowledge of SEN, EAL and special classes is essential.

Please submit three hard copies of the Standard Application Form, Letter of Application and all other requirements including TUSLA Children First, Garda Vetting and Teaching Council registration certificates.

Applications are by POST only, addressed for the attention of the Chairperson of the Board of Management, from teachers who are fully registered with the Teaching Council. Please mark the envelope 'Principal Application'. Applicants must have a minimum of 5 years teaching experience in a recognised primary school in Ireland. The appointment will be subject to satisfactory references, current vetting and occupational health requirements, and the approval of the Patron.