ADVERT ID 235381
Principal Teacher
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Wed May 28 2025 09:35:35
Application Closing Date:
Wed Jun 11 2025
Commencement Date:
Thu Aug 28 2025
Status of Post:
Permanent
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Catholic
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
23
Current Enrolment:
401
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
The Board of Management of Cloonakilla NS, Bealnamulla, Athlone, Co. Roscommon invites applications for the position of Principal Teacher.
Cloonakilla N.S. is a co-educational primary school under the Patronage of the Catholic Bishop of Elphin & Achonry, Kevin Doran.
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:
1. Leading teaching and learning.
2. Managing the organisation.
3. Leading school development.
4. Developing leadership capacity.
Applicants for this position should demonstrate:
• An understanding of and commitment to the Catholic ethos of Cloonakilla N.S. and an ability to support and promote school and parish links
• Evidence of ability to work collaboratively and foster positive relationships with staff members, Board of Management, parents and guardians and the wider school community
• An excellent level of understanding and knowledge of school leadership, management and administration in a primary school
• A commitment to shared leadership and a willingness to delegate and develop leadership capacity and empower others
• Proven leadership skills in a primary school
• An in-depth knowledge of the Primary Curriculum and a wide range of teaching experience within a primary school
• Understanding and knowledge of the requirements associated with the provision of Special Education Needs, inclusion and diversity
• Involvement in the development, implementation, operation and evaluation of innovative school-based initiatives
• Previous experience in policy development
* Experience of managing/teaching pupils with ASD would be desirable as the school plans to open 2 ASD classrooms in 2025/26
Applications are invited by post only addressed for the attention 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. The appointment will be subject to Garda Vetting, satisfactory references, Occupational Health Screening and the approval of the Patron.
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Cloonakilla N.S. is a co-educational primary school under the Patronage of the Catholic Bishop of Elphin & Achonry, Kevin Doran.
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:
1. Leading teaching and learning.
2. Managing the organisation.
3. Leading school development.
4. Developing leadership capacity.
Applicants for this position should demonstrate:
• An understanding of and commitment to the Catholic ethos of Cloonakilla N.S. and an ability to support and promote school and parish links
• Evidence of ability to work collaboratively and foster positive relationships with staff members, Board of Management, parents and guardians and the wider school community
• An excellent level of understanding and knowledge of school leadership, management and administration in a primary school
• A commitment to shared leadership and a willingness to delegate and develop leadership capacity and empower others
• Proven leadership skills in a primary school
• An in-depth knowledge of the Primary Curriculum and a wide range of teaching experience within a primary school
• Understanding and knowledge of the requirements associated with the provision of Special Education Needs, inclusion and diversity
• Involvement in the development, implementation, operation and evaluation of innovative school-based initiatives
• Previous experience in policy development
* Experience of managing/teaching pupils with ASD would be desirable as the school plans to open 2 ASD classrooms in 2025/26
Applications are invited by post only addressed for the attention 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. The appointment will be subject to Garda Vetting, satisfactory references, Occupational Health Screening and the approval of the Patron.
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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:
18395C
Apply To:
The Board Management
10 Ashford
Monksland
Athlone
Co. Roscommon
N37TW98
10 Ashford
Monksland
Athlone
Co. Roscommon
N37TW98
County:
Roscommon
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