ADVERT ID 233588
Principal Teacher
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St Columbas NS
Cogaula
Westport
F28RR68
Westport
F28RR68
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Tue May 6 2025 08:34:01
Application Closing Date:
Tue May 20 2025
Commencement Date:
Mon Sep 1 2025
Status of Post:
Permanent
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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:
33
Droichead school:
No
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
The Board of Management of Scoil Colm Naofa (Cogaula NS) invites applications, by post only, for the position of Principal Teacher from September 1st 2025.
Cogaula NS has two mainstream class teachers and is base school for a shared SET post.
Cogaula NS is a co-educational primary school under the Patronage of the Catholic Archbishop of Tuam.
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.
Applications are invited from fully qualified teachers who are registered with the Teaching Council.
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 School 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.
Please provide 3 copies of Standard Application Form and Letter of Application.
Applications by post only.
Cogaula NS has two mainstream class teachers and is base school for a shared SET post.
Cogaula NS is a co-educational primary school under the Patronage of the Catholic Archbishop of Tuam.
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.
Applications are invited from fully qualified teachers who are registered with the Teaching Council.
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 School 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.
Please provide 3 copies of Standard Application Form and Letter of Application.
Applications by post only.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Standard Application Form for Principalship/Deputy Principalship - in English
- Letter of Application
- Referees (name, role, contact no.)
- Copy of Certificates, Diplomas, Degrees
- CV (Unbound/Slide Binder)
- 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:
17682A
Apply To:
The Chairperson,
Scoil Colm Naofa,
Cogaula NS
Cogaula
Westport, Co.Mayo
F28RR68
Scoil Colm Naofa,
Cogaula NS
Cogaula
Westport, Co.Mayo
F28RR68
County:
Mayo
Enquiries To:
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