ADVERT ID 233599

Principal Teacher

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Scoil Mhuire Fatima

North Monastery Primary School
North Monastery Road
Cork
T23VY17
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MAIN DETAILS

Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Tue May 6 2025 10:32:41
Application Closing Date:
Tue May 20 2025
Commencement Date:
Wed Oct 1 2025
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:
21
Current Enrolment:
196
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS

Additional Information:
Scoil Mhuire Fatima – North Monastery Primary School is a vertical co-educational school under the patronage of the Catholic Bishop of Cork, Bishop Fintan Gavin.

The school seeks to appoint an Administrative Principal beginning on the 1st October 2025.
The present teaching staff comprises 1 Administrative Principal, 13 Class Teachers (10 Mainstream and 3 Autism Special Class), 5 SEN teachers, 2 EAL teachers and 9 SNAs.

Scoil Mhuire Fatima – North Monastery Primary School are committed to providing a nurturing and inclusive environment where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential. Our dedicated staff work collaboratively to deliver a holistic education that fosters academic excellence, personal growth, and a strong sense of community.

The roles and responsibilities for the 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 following skills, knowledge, experience and competencies are desirable:
~ An excellent level of understanding and knowledge of school leadership, management and administration in a primary school setting.
~An understanding of and commitment to the Catholic ethos of Scoil Mhuire Fatima – North Monastery Primary School and an ability to support and promote school/parish links
~ 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 commitment to shared leadership and a willingness to delegate and develop leadership capacity and empower others
~ Excellent communication skills
~ An in-depth knowledge of the Primary Curriculum and a range of teaching experience
~ Understanding and knowledge of the requirements associated with the provision of Special Education Needs, special classes, teaching English as an Additional Language, inclusion and diversity

Candidates should have current and continuing Teaching Council registration and show evidence of and commitment to ongoing Professional Development. They must be fully Garda vetted, have a minimum of 5 years teaching experience in a recognised primary school in Ireland and hold a certificate for the teaching of religion.
Candidates must be familiar with Child Safeguarding and have recently completed Túsla Children First.

Appointment will be subject to Garda Vetting requirements, satisfactory references, Occupational Health Screening and approval of the patron.

Applications are by email and please write "Principal Application" in the subject bar.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

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Applications may be submitted by

  • Email
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APPLY TO THIS JOB VACANCY

Roll Number:
20140E
Apply To:
Chairperson, Pat Mullins
pm@ofx.ie
County:
Cork

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