ADVERT ID 235028
Principal Teacher
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Wed May 21 2025 14:42:45
Application Closing Date:
Wed Jun 4 2025
Commencement Date:
Mon Sep 1 2025
Status of Post:
Permanent
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Boys
School Patronage:
Catholic
Classification:
DEIS 1
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
29
Current Enrolment:
374
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
The Board of Management of St. Canice’s Boys’ National School, Finglas, invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the post of Principal Teacher to take effect from 1st September 2025.
St. Canice’s Boys’ National School is a Catholic School under the patronage of the Archbishop of Dublin, Dermot Farrell.
St. Canice’s Boys’ National School is a DEIS band 1, all boys, vertical, mainstream school, with 28 teaching posts and 7 Special Needs Assistants
Recruitment and appointment procedures are in accordance with DE Circular 0044/2019, Chapter 4.
The roles and responsibilities for this post relate 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.
Applicants who qualified after Sept 2011, a recognised certificate to teach Religious Education is required. Applicants who qualified pre-Sept 2011, a recognised qualification to teach Religious Education is desirable.
Applicants should demonstrate:
• An understanding and a commitment to the values, vision and Catholic ethos of St. Canice’s Boys’ National School, Finglas and an ability to support and promote school/community links
• An in-depth knowledge of the Primary Curriculum, a range of teaching experience and high level of understanding of SEN, EAL inclusion and differentiation
• An excellent level of understanding and knowledge of school leadership, management and administration in a primary school setting
• Involvement in the development, implementation, operation and evaluation of school based initiatives
• A proven ability to work collaboratively with all staff members, parents, Board of Management and the wider school community
• A proven experience in prioritising, planning and policy development is essential
• The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator with the strong interpersonal skills required to lead and maintain a happy, active, and progressive school community.
St. Canice’s Boys’ National School is a Catholic School under the patronage of the Archbishop of Dublin, Dermot Farrell.
St. Canice’s Boys’ National School is a DEIS band 1, all boys, vertical, mainstream school, with 28 teaching posts and 7 Special Needs Assistants
Recruitment and appointment procedures are in accordance with DE Circular 0044/2019, Chapter 4.
The roles and responsibilities for this post relate 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.
Applicants who qualified after Sept 2011, a recognised certificate to teach Religious Education is required. Applicants who qualified pre-Sept 2011, a recognised qualification to teach Religious Education is desirable.
Applicants should demonstrate:
• An understanding and a commitment to the values, vision and Catholic ethos of St. Canice’s Boys’ National School, Finglas and an ability to support and promote school/community links
• An in-depth knowledge of the Primary Curriculum, a range of teaching experience and high level of understanding of SEN, EAL inclusion and differentiation
• An excellent level of understanding and knowledge of school leadership, management and administration in a primary school setting
• Involvement in the development, implementation, operation and evaluation of school based initiatives
• A proven ability to work collaboratively with all staff members, parents, Board of Management and the wider school community
• A proven experience in prioritising, planning and policy development is essential
• The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator with the strong interpersonal skills required to lead and maintain a happy, active, and progressive school community.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Standard Application Form for Principalship/Deputy Principalship - in English
- Letter of Application
- Copy of Certificates, Diplomas, Degrees
- 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:
18682F
Apply To:
Chairperson of the Board of Management
St. Canice's Boys' National School
Glasanaon Road
Finglas
Dublin 11
D11TW01
St. Canice's Boys' National School
Glasanaon Road
Finglas
Dublin 11
D11TW01
County:
Dublin
Postal District:
Dublin 11
Enquiries To:
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