ADVERT ID 233409
Principal Teacher
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Deactivated
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Thu May 1 2025 17:42:22
Application Closing Date:
Fri May 16 2025
Commencement Date:
Mon Sep 1 2025
Status of Post:
Permanent
This is a readvertisement
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Catholic
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
3
Current Enrolment:
26
Droichead school:
No
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
The Board of Management of Leenane NS, Leenane, Co. Galway invites applications for the position of Principal Teacher starting on 1st September 2025.
Leenane NS is a co-educational primary school under the Patronage of the Catholic Archbishop of Tuam.
Leenane NS has two mainstream teachers and is base school for a shared SET teacher.
Applications are invited from fully qualified teachers who are registered with the Teaching Council.
The roles and responsibilities for the post of Principal are aligned to the four domains of leadership and management as specified in Circular 0044/2019:
1. Leading teaching and learning.
2. Managing the organisation.
3. Leading school development.
4. Developing leadership capacity.
The successful candidate will ideally demonstrate:
* An understanding of and commitment to the ethos of this Catholic primary school
* Proven leadership skills
* A high level of understanding and knowledge of special education needs and of inclusion and diversity in education
* Excellent management and communication skills
* A commitment to and evidence of continuing and relevant professional development
* An in-depth knowledge of the Primary school curriculum and a broad range of teaching experience
* Knowledge and capacity to successfully lead and administer a school.
* Experience in prioritising, planning and organising workload.
* Evidence of ability to work collaboratively and foster positive relationships with all staff members, Board of Management, parents/ guardians and the wider school community.
* A clear and definite understanding of the four domains for leadership and management in a school as set out in " Looking At Our Schools 2022 - A Quality Framework for Primary Schools and Special Schools "
The appointment will be subject to Garda vetting, satisfactory references, Occupational Health Screening and approval of the patron.
A minimum of 3 applicants will be required for the process to proceed.
Applications by post only, marked "Application".
Please enclose 3 copies of completed Standard Application Form in envelope.
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Leenane NS is a co-educational primary school under the Patronage of the Catholic Archbishop of Tuam.
Leenane NS has two mainstream teachers and is base school for a shared SET teacher.
Applications are invited from fully qualified teachers who are registered with the Teaching Council.
The roles and responsibilities for the post of Principal are aligned to the four domains of leadership and management as specified in Circular 0044/2019:
1. Leading teaching and learning.
2. Managing the organisation.
3. Leading school development.
4. Developing leadership capacity.
The successful candidate will ideally demonstrate:
* An understanding of and commitment to the ethos of this Catholic primary school
* Proven leadership skills
* A high level of understanding and knowledge of special education needs and of inclusion and diversity in education
* Excellent management and communication skills
* A commitment to and evidence of continuing and relevant professional development
* An in-depth knowledge of the Primary school curriculum and a broad range of teaching experience
* Knowledge and capacity to successfully lead and administer a school.
* Experience in prioritising, planning and organising workload.
* Evidence of ability to work collaboratively and foster positive relationships with all staff members, Board of Management, parents/ guardians and the wider school community.
* A clear and definite understanding of the four domains for leadership and management in a school as set out in " Looking At Our Schools 2022 - A Quality Framework for Primary Schools and Special Schools "
The appointment will be subject to Garda vetting, satisfactory references, Occupational Health Screening and approval of the patron.
A minimum of 3 applicants will be required for the process to proceed.
Applications by post only, marked "Application".
Please enclose 3 copies of completed Standard Application Form in envelope.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Standard Application Form for Principalship/Deputy Principalship - in English
- Letter of Application
- Copy of Certificates, Diplomas, Degrees
- Teaching Council Registration
- Recognised Certificate to Teach Religious Education
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Applications may be submitted by
- Post
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Roll Number:
18490T
Apply To:
Application,
FAO Chairperson,
Scoil Mhuire an Chroí gan Smál,
Leenane,
Co. Galway
H91 C6H9
FAO Chairperson,
Scoil Mhuire an Chroí gan Smál,
Leenane,
Co. Galway
H91 C6H9
County:
Galway
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