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Williamstown N.S. is a rural Catholic primary school with DEIS status under the patronage of the Diocese of Tuam. It has five mainstream class teachers, a Special Education Teacher, one shared Special Education Teacher and two Special Needs Assistants.
Applications are invited from fully qualified teachers, who are registered with the Teaching Council (Route 1Primary), for the permanent position of Principal Teacher.
Specific roles and responsibilities for this position 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 for this position should demonstrate:
• An understanding and commitment to the ethos of a Catholic Primary School.
• Leadership, management and administration skills in a primary school setting.
• A commitment to and evidence of continuing and relevant professional
development.
• An in-depth knowledge of the primary school curriculum and a broad range of
teaching experience.
• Experience in the development and implementation of innovative school
initiatives with a focus on leading teaching and learning.
• Ability to work collaboratively with all staff members, Board of Management,
Parents and the wider School Community.

Applications to be submitted by post no later than 4pm on the closing date of the 19th June 2025. Please include three copies of all required documentation with your application and mark the envelope “Principal Application”.
A minimum of three applications will be required for the process to proceed.
Appointment is subject to current Garda vetting requirements, proof of teaching council registration, satisfactory references, occupational health screening, proof of qualifications and approval of the patron.