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The Board of Management of Scoil Mhuire an Chroí gan Smál (Leenane National School) invites applications by post only for the position of Deputy Principal from September 1st 2025.

Leenane NS has two mainstream class teachers and is base school for a shared SET post.

Leenane NS (roll number 18490T) is a co-educational primary school under the Patronage of the Catholic Archbishop of Tuam.

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 a reassignment of the role and the responsibilities within the leadership and management team.

The Deputy Principal will work with the Principal 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

Shortlisting and the interview process will be based on the four domains.

In addition, the successful candidate will demonstrate:

A commitment to continue to lead and strengthen the Catholic ethos of the school and must have a recognised qualification to teach Religious Education.

Experience in the development, implementation, operation and evaluation of school based initiatives and a strong commitment to supporting the Principal in leading teaching and learning.

An in-depth knowledge of the New Primary Curriculum and a range of teaching experience, including multiclass experience.

A high level of understanding of Special Education, Inclusive Education and differentiation.

Effective interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to foster positive relationships with pupils, parents, staff, the Board of Management and the wider school community.

An ability to promote a positive culture of learning and creativity in the school.

A high level of commitment to Continuous Professional Development particularly in the areas of leadership and SEN.

A proven capacity in successfully leading others, as well as the flexibility to meet the daily needs of the school.

A clear understanding of School Self Evaluation / Planning and experience of the implementation of effective initiatives for school improvement.

A commitment to engaging with the wider school community and willingness to participate in before and after school supervision, meetings, local and evening events.

A high-level competency in the use of ICT to enhance teaching, learning and leadership practices.

Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria: fully registered under Route 1 (Primary) with the Teaching Council.

The appointment will be subject to Garda vetting, satisfactory references and Occupational Health Screening.

A minimum of 3 applicants will be required for the process to proceed.

Applications, by post only, marked "Application" to be received by 3pm on Thursday, 26th June 2025.

Please provide 3 copies of standard application form for Principalship/Deputy Principalship
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