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Féadfar painéal inmheánach d’iarratasóirí oiriúnacha a bhunú chun folúntais a líonadh a d’fhéadfadh teacht chun cinn laistigh de thréimhse ama ar leith ón dáta a fhaomhfaidh an Bord an t-iarrthóir rathúil (ceithre mhí i gcás poist mhúinteora agus fad na scoilbhliana do phoist CRS).

Woodstock Educate Together National School, Roll Number: 20524W is inviting applications for the position of Deputy Principal. This is a permanent position. The appointment will be made via open competition.

Additional Information:
Circular 0044/2019 states: ‘While the Principal is ultimately responsible to the Board of Management, as appropriate, for the leadership and management of the school, the Deputy Principal occupies a position of vital importance within the senior leadership team in a school.
Shared leadership requires openness and willingness on the part of Principals and Deputy Principals, to share and to distribute leadership and management responsibilities in a manner that encourages and supports partnership. The Deputy Principal co-operates with the Principal in the fulfilment of the Principal’s role and acts or deputises as the Principal in the Principal’s absence’.
In accordance with Circular 0044/2019, it should be noted that as the needs of the school continuously evolve, a review of duties may result in reassignment of the role and responsibilities within the leadership and management team. The Deputy Principal will work with the Principal and the In-School Leadership Team to support and develop effective leadership within the school. Specific Roles and Responsibilities for this position relate to the four domains of Leadership and
Management as outlined in circular 0044/2019 as follows:
1. Leading Teaching and Learning
2. Managing the Organisation
3. Leading School Development
4. Developing Leadership Capacity
In line with the above domains and working closely with the Principal, the duties attached to the role involve whole school curricular development, policy development, day-to-day management of resources and personnel and long-term strategic planning for the future development of the school.
The Deputy Principal will be expected to uphold and promote the Educate Together ethos, values, and traditions of the school. Candidates should have current and continuing Teaching Council registration and show evidence of and commitment to ongoing Professional Development. An in- depth knowledge and experience of SEN is desirable. Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria: Fully registered under Route 1 (Primary) with the Teaching Council and have 5 years recognised teaching service, two of which must be in a recognised primary school within the Republic of Ireland.
Shortlisting and the interview process will be based on the four domains and as well as the following criteria:
- Experience in a Developing School setting desirable.
- Understanding and appreciation of the Educate Together Ethos.
- Whole school curricular planning and development, policy development and implementation, prioritising, planning and organising the workload.
- Understanding and knowledge of the requirements associated with the provision of Special Education Needs, inclusion and diversity.
- Evidence of ability to work collaboratively and foster positive relationships with all staff members, Board of Management, outside agencies, parents/ guardians and the wider school community.
- Ability to promote a culture of learning and creativity in the school.
- Evidence of a high level of commitment to Continuous Professional Development.
- A clear understanding of School Self Evaluation (SSE) and experience of the implementation of effective initiatives for school improvement.


Panel of Applicants:
An internal panel of suitable applicants may be set up to fill vacancies which may occur within a
specific time period (four months for teacher posts and the duration of the school year for SNA
posts) from the date on which the Board approves the successful candidate.
Appointment is subject, but not limited to, satisfactory references, current and continuing Teaching
Council registration, current vetting requirements and Occupational Health Screening.
Only those shortlisted for interview will be contacted. Invitations to interview will be sent via email.
A minimum of 5 valid applications are required for the competition to proceed.


APPLY TO THIS JOB VACANCY BY EMAIL ONLY
Roll Number:
20524W

Applications may be submitted by
Email Anne Gregory Bridal annegregorybridalstudio@gmail.com

Newtown Mount Kennedy
A63KV80
County: Wicklow

Enquiries To: info@woodstocketns.ie
Website: https://woodstocketns.ie/