ADVERT ID 234911
Principal Teacher
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Tue May 20 2025 13:10:23
Application Closing Date:
Tue Jun 3 2025
Commencement Date:
Mon Sep 1 2025
Status of Post:
Permanent
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream
School Structure:
Senior School
Gender:
Girls
School Patronage:
Catholic
Classification:
DEIS 1
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
13
Current Enrolment:
149
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
St. Catherine's is a Catholic Senior Girls' DEIS Band 1 school (2nd class to 6th class), under the patronage of the Archbishop of Dublin.
St. Catherine’s is an innovative, inclusive and diverse school community.
The school consists of 7 mainstream classes as well as a newly opened special class for students with autism.
This school is in the process of changing its’ status from an all-girls’ school to a co-educational school.
It is expected that applicants will have a clear understanding of and a commitment to the Catholic ethos of the school. Applicants must hold a certificate to teach Religious Education.
The roles and responsibilities of the post are determined by the four domains of leadership and management as set out in Circular 0044/2019:
1. Leading Teaching and Learning
2. Managing the Organisation
3. Leading School Development
4. Developing Leadership Capacity
The following skills, experience and knowledge are desirable:
- An in-depth knowledge of the Curriculum and a broad range of teaching experience.
- Knowledge and capacity to successfully lead teaching and learning.
- Proven ability to work as part of a team.
- Experience in policy development.
- Ability to promote a culture of learning and creativity in the school.
- Proven leadership, management, administration and communication skills.
- Experience in prioritising, planning and organising workload.
- Evidence of continuing and relevant professional development.
St. Catherine’s is an innovative, inclusive and diverse school community.
The school consists of 7 mainstream classes as well as a newly opened special class for students with autism.
This school is in the process of changing its’ status from an all-girls’ school to a co-educational school.
It is expected that applicants will have a clear understanding of and a commitment to the Catholic ethos of the school. Applicants must hold a certificate to teach Religious Education.
The roles and responsibilities of the post are determined by the four domains of leadership and management as set out in Circular 0044/2019:
1. Leading Teaching and Learning
2. Managing the Organisation
3. Leading School Development
4. Developing Leadership Capacity
The following skills, experience and knowledge are desirable:
- An in-depth knowledge of the Curriculum and a broad range of teaching experience.
- Knowledge and capacity to successfully lead teaching and learning.
- Proven ability to work as part of a team.
- Experience in policy development.
- Ability to promote a culture of learning and creativity in the school.
- Proven leadership, management, administration and communication skills.
- Experience in prioritising, planning and organising workload.
- Evidence of continuing and relevant professional development.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Standard Application Form for Principalship/Deputy Principalship - in English
- Letter of Application
- Teaching Council Registration
- Recognised Certificate to Teach Religious Education
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Applications may be submitted by
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Roll Number:
17465P
Apply To:
Applications to The Chairperson, Fr. Paul Thornton by email only: Pauljthornton@gmail.com
Please note that the deadline for receiving applications is 5:00PM on 03/06/2025.
Please note that the deadline for receiving applications is 5:00PM on 03/06/2025.
County:
Dublin
Postal District:
Dublin 7
Enquiries To:
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