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Aston Village ETNS is a creative, active and inclusive school community comprising of sixteen classes and 5 special classes for autism.
The Educate Together ethos is central to the school and its development. We are committed to promoting the voice of the child, partnership with parents and celebrating inclusion, respect and diversity.
The successful candidate will ideally demonstrate:
A clear understanding of and commitment to the Educate Together ethos.
An excellent level of understanding and knowledge of school leadership, management and administration in a primary school setting. / Knowledge and capacity to successfully lead and administer a school. A postgraduate qualification in school leadership would be an advantage.
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.
A commitment to and evidence of continuing and relevant professional development.
Excellent people management and communication skills.
A commitment to shared leadership and a willingness to delegate and develop leadership capacity and empower others
Understanding and knowledge of the requirements associated with the provision of Special Education Needs, special classes, EAL, inclusion and diversity.
Knowledge and capacity to successfully lead teaching and learning.
Ability to promote a culture of learning and creativity in the school.
Proven leadership, management, administration and communication skills.
A willingness and ability to work in partnership with external agencies and community groups.
The roles and responsibilities of 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
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.'
Applicants must be registered with the Teaching Council of Ireland (Route 1- Primary), be fully Garda vetted and have a minimum of 5 years teaching experience in a recognised primary school in Ireland.
Appointment will be subject to Garda Vetting requirements, satisfactory references, Occupational Health Screening
Candidates must be familiar with Child Safeguarding and have recently completed Túsla Children First.