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Scoil Chéile Chríost Rathmore N.S. is a vertical co-educational primary school under the patronage of the Archbishop of Dublin, Dermot Farrell. The school seeks to appoint an Administrative Principal beginning on Thursday 28th August 2025. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the In-School Leadership and Management Team and staff to lead the school’s next phase of development.
The present teaching staff comprises 1 Administrative Principal 13 Mainstream Class Teachers, 4 SETs and 2.83 SNA positions.
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.
Candidates should have an in-depth knowledge of and professional experience relevant to the four Domains and Standards contained in Looking At Our Schools 2022: A Quality Framework for Primary and Special Schools.

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

Applications are invited by email for the attention of the Chairperson of the Board of Management from teachers who are fully registered with the Teaching Council. Applicants must have a minimum of 5 years teaching experience in a primary school in Ireland and hold a Certificate to teach Religion.
The appointment will be subject to Garda Vetting, satisfactory references, Occupational Health Screening and the approval of the Patron.
Requirements
• A clear understanding of and commitment to upholding the school’s Catholic Ethos and the ability to support and promote school and parish links.
• An understanding of the importance of maintaining Scoil Chéile Chríost Rathmore N.S. as a safe, supportive and nurturing place for pupils to learn and flourish.
• 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.
• Comprehensive understanding of special education provision as well as an acceptance of the importance of maintaining a policy of diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the school.
• In-depth knowledge and experience of the Primary Curriculum and evidence of involvement and facilitating positive change through the School Self-Evaluation process (SSE).
• Experience and knowledge of prioritising, planning, implementing and embedding whole school policies and procedures.
• A commitment to and evidence of continuing and relevant professional development.
• Evidence of ability to work collaboratively and foster positive relationships with staff members, Board of Management, parents and guardians and the wider school community.