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An internal panel of suitable applicants may be set up to fill vacancies which may occur within a specific time period (four months for teacher posts and the duration of the school year for SNA posts) from the date on which the Board approves the successful candidate.

The Board of Management of Aghamore N.S., Co. Mayo invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the post of Principal Teacher, to take effect from 1st September 2025.
Aghamore NS is a Catholic School under the patronage of the Archbishop of Tuam.
Aghamore NS, is a co-educational, vertical, mainstream school, with 4 class teachers, 2 support teachers and 3 Special Needs Assistants. We also have a secretary and cleaner. This position arises as the current Principal is retiring after 32 years of Principalship in the school.

Applications are invited from fully registered teachers (under Route 1 (Primary) with the Teaching Council), and have minimum 5 years recognised teaching service , two of which must be in a recognised primary school within the Republic of Ireland.

The successful candidate will demonstrate :
- An understanding of and commitment to the Catholic ethos of Aghamore National School and an ability to support and promote school-parish links.
- An in-depth knowledge of the Primary school curriculum and a broad range of
teaching experience.
- 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
-Proven leadership skills.
-Experience in the development, implementation, operation and evaluation of innovative school-based initiatives.
-In-depth knowledge and experience of the primary curriculum at different levels and evidence of involvement in facilitating positive change through the school self-evaluation process (SSE).
-Knowledge and capacity to successfully lead and administer a school.
-Experience in prioritising, planning and organising workload.
- 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.'

Appointment is subject to current Garda Vetting, proof of Teaching Council Registration, satisfactory references, Occupational Health Screening and the approval of the Patron.