ADVERT ID 236808
Principal Teacher
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Fri Jun 6 2025
Application Closing Date:
Fri Jun 20 2025
Commencement Date:
Wed Aug 27 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:
5
Current Enrolment:
74
Droichead school:
No
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
Scoil Naomh Bríd in Ardaghy is a rural, co-educational school under the patronage of the Catholic Bishop of Armagh. The school seeks to appoint a Teaching Principal. It has three mainstream class teachers, a full-time special education teacher, a part-time special education teacher and 3.5 special needs assistants.
Applications are invited from fully qualified teachers, 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.
Specific Roles and Responsibilities for this position relate to the four domains of Leadership and Management, taken from ‘Looking at our School, 2022: A Quality framework for Primary Schools and Special Schools’.
1. Leading Teaching and Learning
2. Managing the Organisation
3. Leading School Development
4. Developing Leadership Capacity
The following skills, knowledge, experience and competencies are desirable:
An understanding and commitment to the ethos of a Catholic primary school and an ability to support and promote school/parish links.
An excellent level of understanding and knowledge of school leadership, management and administration in a primary school setting.
Evidence of ability to work collaboratively and foster positive relationships with all staff members, Board of Management, parents/ guardians and the wider school community
.• A high level of understanding and knowledge of special education needs and of inclusion in a multi grade 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, implementation, operation and evaluation of innovative school-based initiatives with a strong commitment to leading teaching and learning.
• Experience in prioritising, planning and organising workload
• Previous experience in policy development.
The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator with strong inter-personal skills that are essential in maintaining a happy, active and progressive school community.
Applications are by email only. To snbridprincipalpost@gmail.com
Deadline is 17:00pm 20th June 2025.
Appointment will be subject to Garda Vetting requirements, satisfactory references, Occupational Health Screening and approval of the patron.
Applications are invited from fully qualified teachers, 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.
Specific Roles and Responsibilities for this position relate to the four domains of Leadership and Management, taken from ‘Looking at our School, 2022: A Quality framework for Primary Schools and Special Schools’.
1. Leading Teaching and Learning
2. Managing the Organisation
3. Leading School Development
4. Developing Leadership Capacity
The following skills, knowledge, experience and competencies are desirable:
An understanding and commitment to the ethos of a Catholic primary school and an ability to support and promote school/parish links.
An excellent level of understanding and knowledge of school leadership, management and administration in a primary school setting.
Evidence of ability to work collaboratively and foster positive relationships with all staff members, Board of Management, parents/ guardians and the wider school community
.• A high level of understanding and knowledge of special education needs and of inclusion in a multi grade 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, implementation, operation and evaluation of innovative school-based initiatives with a strong commitment to leading teaching and learning.
• Experience in prioritising, planning and organising workload
• Previous experience in policy development.
The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator with strong inter-personal skills that are essential in maintaining a happy, active and progressive school community.
Applications are by email only. To snbridprincipalpost@gmail.com
Deadline is 17:00pm 20th June 2025.
Appointment will be subject to Garda Vetting requirements, satisfactory references, Occupational Health Screening and approval of the patron.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Standard Application Form for Principalship/Deputy Principalship - in English
- Letter of Application
- Referees (name, role, contact no.)
- Copy of Certificates, Diplomas, Degrees
- Teaching Council Registration
- Recognised Certificate to Teach Religious Education
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Applications may be submitted by
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Roll Number:
17965M
Apply To:
The Chairperson
Board of Management
Scoil Naomh Brid,
Ardaghy, Omeath
Board of Management
Scoil Naomh Brid,
Ardaghy, Omeath
County:
Louth
Enquiries To:
Website:
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