ADVERT ID 237398
Principal Teacher
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Mon Jun 9 2025
Application Closing Date:
Mon Jun 23 2025
Commencement Date:
Mon Sep 1 2025
Status of Post:
Permanent
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Church of Ireland
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
5
Current Enrolment:
85
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
The Board of Management of Hewetson School invites applications for the position of Principal Teacher from Sept 1st 2025. This is a Teaching Principal post. Hewetson School is a co-educational primary school under the Patronage of the Church of Ireland, Bishop of Meath and Kildare.
Hewetson School has 4 mainstream teachers, 1 full time SET and 1 full time SNA. 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 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
- An in-depth knowledge of the Primary Curriculum and a range of teaching experience within a Primary School in Ireland with a minimum of 5 years experience.
-Understanding and knowledge of the requirements associated with the provision of special education needs, inclusion and diversity
-Previous experience in policy development
-A commitment to, and evidence of continuing and relevant professional 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, with high standards and expectations.
Recognised Certificate to teach Religious Education in a COI school.
The appointment will be subject to Garda Vetting, satisfactory references, Occupational Health Screening and the approval of the Patron
Hewetson School has 4 mainstream teachers, 1 full time SET and 1 full time SNA. 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 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
- An in-depth knowledge of the Primary Curriculum and a range of teaching experience within a Primary School in Ireland with a minimum of 5 years experience.
-Understanding and knowledge of the requirements associated with the provision of special education needs, inclusion and diversity
-Previous experience in policy development
-A commitment to, and evidence of continuing and relevant professional 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, with high standards and expectations.
Recognised Certificate to teach Religious Education in a COI school.
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
- Referees (name, role, contact no.)
- Teaching Council Registration
- CV (Digital)
- Recognised Certificate to Teach Religious Education
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Applications may be submitted by
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Roll Number:
13902O
Apply To:
rectorclaneunionofparishes@gmail.com
Rev Ruth O'Kelly, Chairperson
Hewetson School
Millicent
Clane
Co. Kildare
W91CA34
Rev Ruth O'Kelly, Chairperson
Hewetson School
Millicent
Clane
Co. Kildare
W91CA34
County:
Kildare
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